North India trip

Arrive in Delhi in the morning and transfer to your hotel to settle in comfortably. A local host will meet you for a brief orientation walk through the surrounding streets, sharing authentic insights into daily life and offering food recommendations tailored to your tastes, easing you into your India travel experience.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, with the option to explore the bustling bazaars of Old Delhi or enjoy the calm grandeur of New Delhi’s monuments at your own pace.

After breakfast, set out on a guided tour of Old Delhi, beginning with a visit to Jama Masjid, followed by a rickshaw ride through the lively lanes of Chandni Chowk en route to the Red Fort.

Continue to Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, and pause at India Gate for photographs. After lunch, drive to Jaipur and check in at your hotel in the vibrant Pink City.

After breakfast, enjoy a tailored day in Jaipur with a visit to Amber Fort, followed by lunch in the city. In the afternoon, stop at the Hawa Mahal, explore the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, and enjoy free time in Jaipur’s colorful bazaars amid the festive Holi atmosphere.

In the evening, take part in the Holika Dahan bonfire, followed by a private cooking class, henna or Mehndi demonstration, and dinner, with the option to wear traditional Rajasthani attire for an authentic cultural experience.

Celebrate Holi on our North India trip, a vibrant seasonal highlight often considered the best time to visit India for cultural immersion.

After breakfast, wear traditional Indian white attire and enjoy a tailor-made hotel celebration with colors, music, dance, and local snacks. Join a joyful Holi procession through the Pink City before returning for lunch.

As the Festival of Colors is seasonal, guests traveling at other times can enjoy curated cultural alternatives, from local rituals to hands-on experiences, ensuring a meaningful journey year-round.

After breakfast, depart Jaipur for Agra with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri along the way. Explore this 16th-century red sandstone citadel on a private guided walk, an evocative abandoned city that blends Indo-Islamic, Hindu, Christian, and Jain influences through its striking courtyards and palaces.

Continue onward to Agra and check in to your hotel, settling into a tailored India trip experience in the heart of the Mughal empire.

Discover UNESCO World Heritage landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, learn the stories of emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan, and choose to attend the Mohabbat Taj theatrical show in the evening for a cultural finale.

At dawn, visit the Taj Mahal, a defining highlight of any carefully crafted India itinerary. Return to your hotel for breakfast before enjoying a traditional tonga ride, followed by guided visits to Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb, often called the Baby Taj, and Mehtab Bagh for serene riverside views. Spend time exploring local bazaars and the marble market for authentic crafts.

In the late afternoon, join a heritage walk through Agra to discover Gyarah Sidi, the Humayun Mosque, and village life in Kachhpura. Observe traditional leather shoemaking, meet local artisans, and arrange custom souvenirs that reflect the city’s living heritage.

Board the Bhopal Shatabdi train from Agra to Jhansi, then continue by road to Orchha and check in at your hotel. Set on an island along the Betwa River, Orchha reveals its quiet charm during a guided tour of Sunder Mahal, Raj Mahal, the royal chhatris, and the striking Chaturbhuj Temple.

Admire delicate murals, intricate jali screens, and the rhythm of peaceful village life before returning to your hotel to relax.

After breakfast in Orchha, drive to Khajuraho and check in at your hotel. Spend the afternoon on a guided tour of the Eastern and Western Groups of Temples, admiring the sublime stone carvings that portray myth, love, and everyday life, making Khajuraho one of the best places to visit in India for art and heritage.

Continue with a visit to a nearby village to experience rural life and interact with residents, followed by the lively Kandariya folk dance performance. Conclude the day at the Archaeological Museum in Khajuraho, showcasing rare sculptures and architectural fragments from the Chandela era.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Khajuraho, with time for a final temple visit or a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Fly to Varanasi in the afternoon and arrive on the banks of the Ganges, where the city’s spiritual energy unfolds through narrow lanes, pilgrims, and evening rituals along the ghats.

After checking in, experience the evocative Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, with chanting, incense, and rows of glowing lamps reflected on the river. The evening concludes with time to explore the sacred lanes around Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the holy confluence of the Varuna and Assi rivers.

Begin the day with an early morning boat ride on the Ganges, witnessing sunrise rituals unfold along the ghats. Return to your hotel for breakfast before visiting the New Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the campus of Banaras Hindu University, and the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum of Indian art.

After lunch, drive to Sarnath to explore the sacred Buddhist sites where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. In the evening, return to the ghats to experience the moving Ganga Aarti before heading back to your hotel.

Start the day with a one-hour yoga session to rejuvenate mind and body, featuring sun salutations, pranayama, mantra meditation, and reflections from sacred texts.

After breakfast, enjoy an immersive visit to the weavers’ villages of Chiraigaon and Sarai Mohana, meeting residents, learning traditional farming and pickle making, and witnessing the art of Banarasi silk weaving.

Later, transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight to Delhi and check in at your hotel on arrival.

Begin your morning with a guided tour of Delhi, driving along Rajpath past the grand Lutyens-era buildings and pausing at India Gate and the Presidential Palace for photographs and historical insights.

Continue to Humayun’s Tomb, the Mughal masterpiece that inspired the Taj Mahal, followed by a visit to the soaring Qutub Minar.

After sightseeing, enjoy a private transfer to Delhi airport, with local guide support ensuring a smooth and comfortable onward departure.