About This Tour
Overview
This 13-night, 14-day journey weaves together the grandest chapters of North Indian history and spirituality. Beginning in Delhi, the tour traverses the regal Pink City of Jaipur and the marble poetry of Agra's Taj Mahal before turning east into the Awadh heartland. Lucknow enchants with its Nawabi grace and kebabs, while Ayodhya — the birthplace of Lord Ram — offers profound spiritual resonance along the Sarayu River. Prayagraj's sacred Triveni Sangam marks the confluence of myth and geology, and Varanasi stands as the timeless finale: the world's oldest living city where dawn rituals on the Ganges have continued uninterrupted for millennia. A return flight to Delhi completes a circuit that moves seamlessly from empire to eternity.
Duration
13 Nights / 14 Days
Tour Type
Multi Day · Package · Private
Destinations
7 Cities Across North India
Language
English
Ends With
Varanasi → Delhi by Air
Accommodation
Hotels as per Package
Top Experiences
Highlights
Delhi
India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb & the timeless bustle of Chandni Chowk
Jaipur
Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace & the jewelled bazaars of the Pink City
Agra
Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort & the marble inlay workshops of the Mughal city
Lucknow
Bara Imambara's gravity-defying maze, Rumi Darwaza & the refined art of Awadhi cuisine
Ayodhya
Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi & serene Sarayu River aarti at dusk
Prayagraj
Triveni Sangam boat ride — the sacred meeting of Ganga, Yamuna & mythical Saraswati
Varanasi
Dashashwamedh Ghat Aarti, sunrise boat ride & the ancient galis of Kashi
Spiritual India
Witness centuries-old rituals, temple bells and the eternal flame of faith along the Ganges
Rajasthan
Rajput forts, palace courtyards and the desert colours of India's most regal state
Visual Journey
Destinations at a Glance
What's Covered
Includes / Excludes
✓ Included
- Hotel accommodation as per package (13 nights)
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all ground transfers & sightseeing
- Airport & railway station arrival and departure transfers
- Varanasi to Delhi domestic flight (economy class)
- Driver allowance, parking, tolls and transport taxes
- Basic assistance for sightseeing schedule throughout
✗ Excluded
- International or domestic airfare to/from Delhi
- Lunch, dinner and drinks unless mentioned
- Monument, museum and temple entry fees
- Camera fees, tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
Day by Day
Itinerary
DAY01
Arrive Delhi
New Delhi
- Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport — meet & greet by your driver
- Transfer to your Delhi hotel and check-in
- Evening orientation walk: Connaught Place or India Gate illuminated at dusk
- Welcome dinner on your own; overnight in Delhi
DAY02
Delhi Sightseeing
New Delhi
- Breakfast at hotel
- Old Delhi: Jama Masjid, rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli Spice Market
- New Delhi: India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan drive-past, Parliament House
- Qutub Minar — the world's tallest brick minaret (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Humayun's Tomb — the architectural template for the Taj Mahal (UNESCO)
- Evening: Hauz Khas Village or Dilli Haat for craft shopping
- Overnight in Delhi
DAY03
Delhi to Jaipur
Rajasthan
- Breakfast; drive to Jaipur via NH 48 (~5 hrs)
- En-route stop at Neemrana Fort Palace for a tea break and views (optional)
- Check-in at Jaipur hotel; freshen up
- Evening stroll along MI Road and the old city walls
- Overnight in Jaipur
DAY04
Jaipur Sightseeing
Pink City, Rajasthan
- Breakfast at hotel
- Amber Fort — jeep or elephant ascent to this hilltop Rajput fortress overlooking Maota Lake
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) — the five-storey lattice-windowed icon of Jaipur
- City Palace — still home to the Jaipur royal family; splendid museum & courtyards
- Jantar Mantar — Maharaja Jai Singh II's 18th-century astronomical observatory (UNESCO)
- Evening: Johari Bazaar for gems, textiles, block-print dupattas
- Overnight in Jaipur
DAY05
Jaipur to Agra
Rajasthan → Uttar Pradesh
- Breakfast; check-out and drive toward Agra (~5 hrs)
- En-route visit to Abhaneri Stepwell (Chand Baori) — one of India's deepest and most geometrically stunning stepwells
- Continue to Agra; check-in at hotel
- Late afternoon visit to Agra Fort (Red Fort of Agra) — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Evening: Mehtab Bagh for a silhouetted sunset view of the Taj across the Yamuna
- Overnight in Agra
DAY06
Agra — Taj Mahal Day
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Pre-dawn departure for the Taj Mahal at sunrise — the most magical hour to experience it
- Return to hotel for breakfast
- Morning free: explore Agra's marble inlay craft workshops and local bazaars
- Optional: Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb (Baby Taj) — the exquisite precursor to the Taj
- Afternoon leisure; overnight in Agra
DAY07
Agra to Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
- Breakfast; check-out and drive to Lucknow (~4.5 hrs via Agra-Lucknow Expressway)
- Check-in at hotel; afternoon visit to Bara Imambara — the gravity-defining Bhool Bhulaiyaa maze and the world's largest arched construction without support beams
- Rumi Darwaza — the 60-foot Awadhi gateway, Lucknow's iconic symbol
- Chota Imambara — glittering chandeliers, calligraphy and Mughal-era elegance
- Evening: Awadhi culinary walk — seekh kebabs, galouti, and Lucknowi biryani in the old city
- Overnight in Lucknow
DAY08
Lucknow to Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh
- Breakfast; drive to Ayodhya (~3.5 hrs)
- Check-in at hotel; proceed to Ram Janmabhoomi — the sacred birthplace of Lord Ram and one of Hinduism's most revered pilgrimage sites
- Hanuman Garhi — the 10th-century hilltop temple guarding the city, with panoramic views
- Kanak Bhawan — the ornate temple dedicated to Sita, adorned with gold-crowned idols
- Evening: Sarayu River Aarti — watch thousands of diyas float downstream as priests chant at the ghats
- Overnight in Ayodhya
DAY09
Ayodhya — Sacred City Day
Uttar Pradesh
- Breakfast at hotel
- Nageshwarnath Temple — ancient Shiva temple said to have been founded by Kush, Ram's son
- Treta Ke Thakur — the temple housing black sandstone idols of Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman
- Mani Parbat — a sacred mound offering panoramic views of the temple town
- Afternoon: walk through Ram ki Paidi ghats and the temple-lined riverfront
- Evening: second Sarayu Aarti or quiet contemplation at a riverside ashram
- Overnight in Ayodhya
DAY10
Ayodhya to Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh
- Breakfast; drive to Prayagraj (~3 hrs)
- Triveni Sangam — take a sacred boat ride at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna & mythical Saraswati; one of Hinduism's holiest spots
- Allahabad Fort (Akbar's riverside fort, exterior view) and Anand Bhavan — Nehru family heritage home
- All Saints Cathedral — stunning 13th-century Gothic Revival architecture
- Evening: stroll along the Sangam ghats at sunset; watch sadhus and pilgrims perform evening rituals
- Overnight in Prayagraj
DAY11
Prayagraj to Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
- Breakfast; drive to Varanasi (~3.5 hrs)
- Check-in at hotel; afternoon at leisure to absorb the city's energy
- Evening: Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti — the nightly fire ceremony, one of India's most profound spectacles
- Overnight in Varanasi
DAY12
Varanasi — Sacred City Day
Kashi, Uttar Pradesh
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges — drift past 84 ghats as the city awakens; witness dawn rituals, morning bathers, and fishing boats
- Manikarnika Ghat — the sacred cremation ghat, burning continuously for millennia
- Breakfast at hotel
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple — the most sacred Shiva temple in India (non-Hindus may visit the outer corridor)
- Sarnath — 8 km from Varanasi, where the Buddha gave his first sermon; Dhamek Stupa and the Archaeological Museum
- Afternoon: wander the old city lanes (galis) — silk weavers, lassi shops, and centuries-old havelis
- Evening: second Ganga Aarti or rooftop dinner overlooking the ghats
- Overnight in Varanasi
DAY13
Varanasi to Delhi by Air
Uttar Pradesh → New Delhi
- Early breakfast; check-out from Varanasi hotel
- Transfer to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi
- Domestic flight to Delhi (economy class, included in package)
- Arrival in Delhi; transfer to hotel
- Evening at leisure — optional farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Khan Market or Hauz Khas
- Overnight in Delhi
DAY14
Depart Delhi
New Delhi
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning free — optional last visit to India Gate, Lodhi Garden, or Dilli Haat
- Transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your onward journey
- Tour concludes. Safe travels and namasté!
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