Incredible North India: From Ghats to Palaces

Welcome to India! Arrival at Delhi Airport, private transfer to hotel, and rest.

• Airport pickup and check-in to your comfortable hotel.
• Briefing about your 12-day tour with your private tour manager.
• Rest and relax to overcome jetlag, or explore nearby markets in the evening.

Full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi heritage monuments.

• Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and the iconic Lotus Temple.
• Drive past India Gate, Parliament House, and President's Palace.
• Explore Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk bazaar with an optional rickshaw ride.

Transfer to Delhi airport for a short flight to Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India.

• Morning flight to Varanasi; airport transfer to your hotel.
• Witness the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
• Enjoy a heritage walk along the sacred river Ganges.

Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and a visit to the historical Buddhist site Sarnath.

• Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to witness pilgrims conducting morning prayers.
• Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other historical temples.
• Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.

Fly back to Delhi and drive directly to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal.

• Morning flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
• Private air-conditioned drive from Delhi to Agra via Yamuna Expressway (3-4 hours).
• Check-in at your hotel in Agra; evening view of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.

Sunrise Taj Mahal visit, explore Agra Fort, and drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.

• Breathtaking sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
• Return to hotel for breakfast and visit the red sandstone Agra Fort.
• Drive to Jaipur, stopping en route to explore the ghost city Fatehpur Sikri.

Full day tour of the Pink City's majestic forts, observatories, and royal palaces.

• Explore the hilltop Amber Fort with an optional elephant or jeep ride.
• Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and snap photos at Hawa Mahal.
• Enjoy traditional Rajasthani cuisine for dinner.

A relaxed day to explore local artisan markets and experience Jaipur's rich crafts.

• Visit local bazaars for block print textiles, gems, and blue pottery.
• Optional visit to Galta Ji (Monkey Temple) or Albert Hall Museum.
• Leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.

Drive to the holy town of Pushkar, famous for its sacred lake and Brahma temple.

• Drive to Pushkar (~3 hours) and check-in to your hotel.
• Explore the holy Pushkar Lake, its ghats, and the rare Lord Brahma Temple.
• Enjoy a beautiful sunset walk around the peaceful desert town.

Drive to Jodhpur, the Blue City, and visit the colossal Mehrangarh Fort.

• Drive to Jodhpur (~4.5 hours) and check-in at your heritage hotel.
• Explore the mighty Mehrangarh Fort towering over the city.
• Visit Jaswant Thada, the marble cenotaph dedicated to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.

Experience local lifestyle with a Blue City walk and a rural village safari.

• Take a guided morning walk through Jodhpur's signature blue-painted streets.
• Afternoon excursion to Bishnoi Village to observe local wildlife, opium ceremony, and pottery.
• Spend your final evening shopping at the Clock Tower bazaar.

Final departure transfer to Jodhpur airport or drive back to Delhi.

• After breakfast, transfer to Jodhpur Airport for your flight home/Delhi, or private drive back to Delhi.
• End of your memorable Incredible North India tour.