DAY 1: ARRIVE IN DELHI

You will be greeted at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel
Overnight in Delhi.

DAY 2: DELHI VISIT

You will spend the day visiting Delhi’s major attractions including the Red Fort [exterior view only] and Humayan’s tomb. Try some of Delhi’s delectable famous street cuisine for lunch and explore the Old Delhi market by rickshaw. We will also take a heritage walking tour in Food Street and the Spice market.Delve into the antiquated maze of organised chaos of Chandni chowk. Explore Paranthe Wali Gali. The atmosphere here in the old part of Delhi is filled with high pitched shouts of shop owners articulated bartering and chaos from the maze of busy alleyways as porters carrying sacks and boxes to the roads to await transport. As the world goes by, you will be drawn by the aromas of stuffed parathas being dipped into a large cauldrons, where they emerge golden and beautifully transformed. Hard to resist a snack at this point.
Overnight in Delhi.

DAY 3: DELHI & AGRA

After breakfast, a drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra a visit to the Agra fort and Mehtab Garden with the stunning picturesque Taj Mahal as her décor backdrop. Agra fort built by Akbar. It was the main residence of Mughal emperors Akbar and Shahjahan. You will visit palaces and mosques in this massive fort.

Overnight in Agra.

Optional Activity: In the morning enjoy 90 mins train ride to Agra.

DAY 4: AGRA-JAIPUR

Early morning visit to the undoubtedly most romantic burial site in the entire world, The Taj Mahal. It was built by Shah Jahan as a token of his love for his deceased wife and has gleamingly stood since showcasing his affections immortalised in time.Return to the hotel for breakfast and then drive to Jaipur. Along the way a stop to visit the former imperial city of Fatehpur Sikri and the perfect triangular symmetry of the 3500 steps over 13 floors of the abandoned Abhaneri stepwell.  
Overnight in Jaipur.

DAY 5: JAIPUR

After breakfast it’s off to explore the enchanting Pink City. The harmonious consolidation of old and new propitiously comforted over Jaipur’s shoulders like that old favourite jacket that’s buttons have since been replaced with a modern zipper. It still has the same feel, it’s just more functional. The regal bygone opulent era merged with modernity gently stirred not shaken created this appetizer of a city. Enough to drown the thirst of any traveller with its vast array of offerings. The perfect cocktail of past and present will leave you astonishingly in admiration of the countries first planned city.

You will visit the famous Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), Amber Palace and Water Palace. An optional stroll through the Old City, giving you an opportunity to maximise you’re understanding about Jaipur and experience the hidden corners of this captivating city. Your guide will take you through the vibrant bazaars and lanes that interweave the Old City in a lattice patchwork of inspiration. You will have the opportunity to interact with locals and try some of the delectable street food delicacies of Rajasthani cuisine.

Overnight in Jaipur.

DAY 6: JAIPUR - VARANASI [BY FLIGHT]

You will be transferred to Jaipur airport today, for a flight bound for the mythical captivations of the holy city of Varanasi.Check into the hotel. Rest of the day to explore the surroundings and explore the merchant’s wears.
Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 7: VARANASI

After breakfast, your guide will take you on an intriguing walking tour of the unrivalled mythical city. With its Ghats, monasteries and shrines blanketed in spirituality, rituals, fascination and curiosity around every twist and turn of this city’s narrow lanes. Enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganga to get the astounding view from the mystical healing waters. Observe the life of people who come to take a holy bath in river Ganga. A visit to Sarnath where the lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. In the evening head to the banks of the sacred Ganga to be drawn hypnotically into the flickering lights of the candles whirling where the spiritual aarti ceremony will captivate your curiosities.
Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 8: VARANASI - DELHI [BY FLIGHT]

Transferred to Varanasi Airport bound for Delhi to catch your outbound flight. Or if you would prefer an extra night in Delhi this can be arranged and transferred to the airport at a later date.