India15 days
North India: Delhi, Rajasthan & the Ganges — 15 Days
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Khajuraho and Varanasi with private guide and accommodations
This 15-day itinerary moves through North India's principal heritage sites, beginning in Delhi with the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, then proceeding south to Agra for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The route continues into Rajasthan, where Jaipur's Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort anchor a week of palace and fort visits—Mehrangarh in Jodhpur, the lakeside City Palace in Udaipur, and the Ranakpur Jain temples en route. The final leg flies east to Khajuraho's 11th-century temple complex and Varanasi, where the Ganges ghats and evening Aarti ceremony form the spiritual conclusion. Throughout, private transport, English-speaking guides, and hotel accommodations are included; the itinerary balances major monuments with transit days and leisure time in each city.
Highlights
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra
- Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
- Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
- Ranakpur Jain Temples between Jodhpur and Udaipur
- City Palace and Jagdish Temple in Udaipur
- Khajuraho Western Group of Temples
- Dashashwamedh Ghat and evening Aarti ceremony in Varanasi
- Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Qutub Minar in Delhi
- Sarnath deer park and museum near Varanasi
Day by day
1Arrival in DelhiDelhi airport · hotel
Arrival at Delhi airport with pickup and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
2Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid & Qutub MinarRed Fort · Jama Masjid · Qutub Minar · India Gate · President's House · Humayun's Tomb · Lotus Temple
Full-day sightseeing in Delhi covers the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar. Overnight in Delhi.
3Delhi to Agra: Taj Mahal & Agra FortDelhi to Agra · Agra · Taj Mahal · Agra Fort · Itmad-ud-Daulah · Sikandra
Transfer to Agra (approximately 200 km). Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Sikandra. Overnight in Agra.
4Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur SikriJaipur · Fatehpur Sikri
Drive to Jaipur (approximately 235 km) via the Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.
5Jaipur: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal & City PalaceAmber Fort · Hawa Mahal · City Palace · Jantar Mantar · Albert Hall Museum
Full-day city tour includes Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Albert Hall Museum. Overnight in Jaipur.
6Jaipur to Khejarla via PushkarKhejarla · Pushkar temple and lake
Travel to Khejarla (approximately 270 km) via Pushkar temple and lake. Overnight in Khejarla.
7Khejarla to Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort & Sadar MarketKhejarla to Jodhpur · Mehrangarh Fort · Sadar Market · Jaswant Thada cenotaph · Umaid Bhawan Palace · Clock Tower
Drive to Jodhpur (approximately 85 km). Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada cenotaph, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Clock Tower, and Sadar Market. Overnight in Jodhpur.
8Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur TemplesUdaipur · Ranakpur Jain temple complex · lakes and Jag Mandir
Drive to Udaipur (approximately 260 km) via the Ranakpur Jain temple complex. Evening at leisure by the lakes and Jag Mandir. Overnight in Udaipur.
9Udaipur: City Palace, Temples & LakesCity Palace · Jagdish Temple · Pichola Lake · Fateh Sagar Lake · Crystal Gallery · Gangaur Ghat
City tour includes City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Crystal Gallery, and Gangaur Ghat. Overnight in Udaipur.
10Udaipur to DelhiUdaipur to Delhi · Delhi · hotel
Leisure morning in Udaipur, then fly to Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
11Delhi to Khajuraho: Western Group TemplesDelhi to Khajuraho · Western Group of temples
Fly to Khajuraho. Visit the Western Group of temples and attend the evening light and sound show. Overnight in Khajuraho.
12Khajuraho to Varanasi: Ganges AartiVaranasi · Ganges ghats · Dashashwamedh Aarti ceremony
Fly to Varanasi. Evening visit to the Ganges ghats and Dashashwamedh Aarti ceremony. Overnight in Varanasi.
13Varanasi & Sarnath: Temples & Deer ParkSarnath deer park · Varanasi's temples · Sarnath museum
Visit Sarnath deer park and museum, then visit Varanasi's temples. Overnight in Varanasi.
14Varanasi to DelhiVaranasi to Delhi · Delhi · hotel
Fly to Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
15Departure from DelhiDelhi airport
Transfer to Delhi airport for onward flight after breakfast.
Where you go
- 1hotel
- 2Red Fort
- 3Agra
- 4Taj Mahal
- 5Agra Fort
- 6Jaipur
- 7Fatehpur Sikri
- 8Amber Fort
- 9Hawa Mahal
- 10City Palace
- 11Jantar Mantar
- 12Mehrangarh Fort
- 13Udaipur
- 14City Palace
- 15Jagdish Temple
- 16Delhi
- 17hotel
- 18Varanasi
- 19Delhi
- 20hotel
Included
- Mineral Water Bottles
- Lunch at 5 Star Hotel.
- Preferred Accommodations as Per Package.
- Air Condition Vehicle for All Airport Transfers, Tours and Intercity Travel as Per Itinerary.
- Private English-Speaking Guide,Approved by Ministry of Tourism (Other language guides also available upon request).
- Daily Breakfast at hotel.
- Toll Taxes, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel and all applicable taxes.
- Assistance by a dedicated tour manager and associates throughout the tour. .