About This Tour
Overview
This 13-night journey pairs India's classic Golden Triangle — Delhi, Jaipur and Agra — with the sacred and Nawabi cities of the north: Lucknow, Ayodhya, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Chitrakoot and Varanasi. Begin in Delhi with a full day of Old and New Delhi — the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate and Qutub Minar. Travel to the Pink City of Jaipur for Amber Fort with its legendary elephant ride, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the remarkable Jantar Mantar observatory. At Agra, stand before the Taj Mahal and explore the mighty Agra Fort — two of India's greatest monuments. Then journey east to Lucknow, the city of Nawabs — Hazratganj, the labyrinthine Bada Imambara, the illuminated Chota Imambara, the historic La Martiniere College and the iconic Rumi Darwaza. Continue to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama — the massive new Ram Temple, Kanak Bhavan and Hanuman Garhi. At Prayagraj, take a boat to the Triveni Sangam — the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati — with a day excursion to the forested hermitage of Chitrakoot. Finally, experience Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities: the dawn Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Buddha's first sermon site at Sarnath, before flying back to Delhi and home.
Duration
13 Nights / 14 Days
Tour Type
Heritage · Sacred · Private Guided
Route
Delhi → Jaipur → Agra → Lucknow → Ayodhya → Prayagraj → Varanasi
UNESCO Sites
Taj Mahal · Agra Fort · Jantar Mantar · Qutub Minar
Sacred Highlights
Ram Temple · Triveni Sangam · Ganga Aarti · Sarnath
Languages
Hindi, English + Local Guides
Top Experiences
Highlights
Old & New Delhi
Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk by day; India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Qutub Minar in New Delhi
Pink City Jaipur
Amber Fort with the famous elephant ride, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the Jantar Mantar observatory
Agra — Taj Mahal
Sunrise at the ivory marble mausoleum and the red-sandstone ramparts of the Agra Fort
Nawabi Lucknow
Hazratganj, the Bada and Chota Imambara, La Martiniere College and the stately Rumi Darwaza
Ayodhya & Prayagraj
The Ram Temple at Ayodhya, Hanuman Garhi and the Triveni Sangam — sacred confluence of three rivers
Sacred Varanasi
Dawn Ganga Aarti, the golden Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath
Visual Journey
North India at a Glance
What's Covered
Includes / Excludes
✓ Included
- Hotel accommodation as per package (13 nights) with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
- Varanasi → Delhi domestic flight
- Assistance on arrival at Delhi Airport & departure transfers
- Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing as per itinerary
- Amber Fort elephant ride & Triveni Sangam boat ride
- Ganga Aarti & Sarnath visit at Varanasi
- Driver allowance, parking, tolls & transport taxes
✗ Excluded
- International airfare to & from Delhi
- Lunch, dinner & drinks unless mentioned
- Entry fees at monuments, forts, temples & museums
- Pooja / darshan offerings at temples
- Camera fees, tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
Day by Day
Itinerary — 13 Nights / 14 Days
DAY01
Abroad → Delhi
Arrival · meet & greet
🛬 Namaste Delhi!
- Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi — meet and assist by our representative
- Private transfer to your pre-booked hotel
- Rest of the day at leisure to recover from your journey
- Overnight at the hotel in Delhi
DAY02
Delhi — Old & New Delhi Sightseeing
Full day · heritage & capital
🏛 Two Cities in One Day
- Old Delhi: visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and take a cycle-rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk
- New Delhi: drive past India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House
- Visit Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and the Lotus Temple (closed Fridays)
- Overnight at the hotel in Delhi
DAY03
Delhi → Jaipur
260 km · ~5 hrs by road
🚗 Road to the Pink City
- After breakfast, drive to Jaipur — the Pink City of Rajasthan
- En-route, visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO-listed) near Agra (time permitting)
- Arrive Jaipur and check into your hotel
- Evening at leisure — perhaps explore the vibrant bazaars of Johari and Bapu
- Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur
DAY04
Jaipur — Pink City Sightseeing
Amber Fort · elephant ride · observatory
🐘 Amber Fort & the Pink City
- Morning visit to the hilltop Amber Fort — ascend with the classic elephant ride
- Explore the mirrored Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam and the fort's ramparts overlooking Maota Lake
- Afternoon: City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and the Jantar Mantar observatory
- Optional: block-printing or gem workshop in the old city
- Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur
DAY05
Jaipur → Agra
231 km · ~5 hrs by road
🏛 En Route to the Taj
- Morning drive to Agra — home of the Taj Mahal
- On arrival, check into your hotel
- Afternoon visit to the mighty Agra Fort — the red-sandstone citadel of the Mughals
- Evening: optional visit to Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj across the Yamuna
- Overnight at the hotel in Agra
DAY06
Agra → Lucknow
Taj sunrise · 335 km · 6–7 hrs
🌅 Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
- Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise — the world's most beautiful monument to love
- Return to the hotel for breakfast
- Drive to Lucknow, the city of Nawabs (335 km, approx. 6–7 hours)
- Arrive and check into your hotel
- Overnight at the hotel in Lucknow
DAY07
Lucknow → Ayodhya
Lucknow sights · 150 km · ~3 hrs
🕌 The City of Nawabs
- Morning sightseeing of Lucknow: the elegant boulevard of Hazratganj
- Visit the labyrinthine Bada Imambara and the illuminated Chota Imambara
- See the historic La Martiniere College and the iconic Rumi Darwaza
- Afternoon drive to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama (150 km, approx. 3 hours)
- Overnight at the hotel in Ayodhya
DAY08
Ayodhya — Darshan of the Ram Temple
Ram Temple · Kanak Bhavan · Hanuman Garhi
🛕 The Birthplace of Lord Rama
- Full day of darshan in Ayodhya
- Visit the massive Ram Temple — one of the world's grandest Hindu temples
- Darshan at Kanak Bhavan and the hilltop Hanuman Garhi Temple
- Evening: the Saryu river aarti at Ram Ki Paidi (subject to schedule)
- Overnight at the hotel in Ayodhya
DAY09
Ayodhya → Prayagraj (Allahabad)
170 km · ~3 hrs by road
🌊 To the Triveni Sangam
- Morning drive to Prayagraj (Allahabad) — city of the Kumbh Mela (170 km, approx. 3 hours)
- On arrival, visit the Triveni Sangam — the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati
- Take a boat ride across the confluence
- Optional: visit the historic Anand Bhavan, the Nehru family home
- Overnight at the hotel in Prayagraj
DAY10
Prayagraj → Chitrakoot → Prayagraj
135 km one way · ~3 hrs
🌿 The Forest of Lord Rama's Exile
- Full-day excursion to Chitrakoot (135 km one way, approx. 3 hours) — the forest hermitage where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent their exile years
- Visit Ramghat, Kamadgiri Hill and the Hanuman Dhara shrine
- Return to Prayagraj in the evening
- Overnight at the hotel in Prayagraj
DAY11
Prayagraj → Varanasi
120 km · ~3 hrs by road
🛕 Arrival in the Eternal City
- Morning drive to Varanasi — one of the world's oldest living cities (120 km, approx. 3 hours)
- On arrival, check into your hotel
- Late afternoon: walking tour of the ghats along the Ganga
- Evening: witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi
DAY12
Varanasi — Dawn Aarti, Temples & Sarnath
Kashi Vishwanath · Sarnath
🌅 The Eternal City Awakens
- Pre-dawn boat ride on the Ganga to witness the subah-e-Banaras — the city waking along the ghats
- Visit the golden Kashi Vishwanath Temple — one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
- Walk the lanes of old Varanasi and visit Annapurna Temple
- Afternoon excursion to Sarnath — where the Buddha gave his first sermon (Dhamek Stupa & museum)
- Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi
DAY13
Varanasi → Delhi (by air)
Domestic flight · leisure evening
✈ Flying Home to Delhi
- Morning at leisure in Varanasi — a final walk along the ghats or last-minute silk shopping
- Transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Delhi
- On arrival, transfer to your Delhi hotel
- Evening at leisure — last-minute shopping at Connaught Place or Dilli Haat
- Overnight at the hotel in Delhi
DAY14
Delhi → Abroad
Departure · journey home
🛫 Phir Milenge!
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel
- In-time transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your onward flight
- Tour concludes. Carry with you the pink walls of Jaipur, the marble glow of the Taj, the imambaras of Lucknow, the darshan of Ayodhya, the sangam at Prayagraj and the eternal chants of Varanasi.
Where You'll Stay
Handpicked Hotels
Delhi — Heritage & Boutique
Stay in the heart of the capital with easy access to both Old Delhi's lanes and New Delhi's boulevards.
3 Nights · D1–D2 & D13Jaipur & Agra — Royal Comfort
Palatial heritage hotels in the Pink City and Taj-view properties in Agra, chosen for comfort and character.
3 Nights · D3–D5Sacred Circuit — Up
Comfortable city hotels across Lucknow, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Varanasi, close to the ghats, temples and sangam.
7 Nights · D6–D12We will arrange and confirm your hotel stays as per the trip and budget — hotel options are not fixed and can be customised to your preference. Contact us for details
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to take this tour?
October to March is ideal — pleasant days and cool nights across Delhi, Rajasthan and the plains of Uttar Pradesh. Festive highlights include Diwali (Oct–Nov), the Kumbh Mela cycle at Prayagraj and the Dev Deepawali of Varanasi. Summers (Apr–Jun) are hot and are best avoided.
Do I need a visa to travel to India?
Yes. Most nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Tourist visa online (recommended at least two weeks before travel). A valid passport with at least six months' validity is required. Our team will guide you through the process at booking.
Which part of the tour is the most memorable?
Every traveller finds their own highlight — the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the elephant ride up Amber Fort, the Ram Temple darshan at Ayodhya, the boat to the Triveni Sangam, and the unforgettable Ganga Aarti at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Are there optional activities I can add?
Yes — a Hawa Mahal sunrise walk, Rajasthani folk evening in Jaipur, block-printing or gem workshops, a Mehtab Bagh sunset over the Taj, Kashi Vishwanath corridor darshan, and a Varanasi silk weaving visit. Add them when you enquire for a personalised quotation.
What should I pack for this tour?
Light cottons for day, a warm layer for winter evenings, comfortable walking shoes for ghats and forts, a scarf or stole (useful at temples), modest temple attire, sunscreen and a small daypack for the flight day. Modest dress is appreciated at temples and ghats.
Can I extend this tour?
Certainly — popular extensions include Ranthambore's tigers, Pushkar, Gwalior & Orchha, the Bodh Gaya pilgrimage, or the Vrindavan–Mathura circuit. Mention your dates and interests and we will tailor an extended programme.
Full Route
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