Welcome to Incredible India: Upon arrival, our executive will welcome you at the airport exit with a placard and transfer you to your hotel in a private coach. Receive your India travel kit containing all essential trip documents, including air/rail tickets, hotel vouchers, transport details, guides, and sightseeing passes. Note: Standard hotel check-in/check-out is at 12:00 hours.

Ruling Impressions: Explore New Delhi’s rich history and modern charm with visits to the Red Fort (Lal Qila), Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, and drive past colonial-era buildings with photo stops.

Holiest Pilgrimage Center: Fly to Varanasi, a spiritual heart of India and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities globally. Visit Sarnath, the site of Lord Buddha’s first sermon, featuring the iconic Dhameka Stupa.

Oldest Inhabited City in the World: Begin with a dawn boat ride on the River Ganges to witness pilgrims performing devotions amidst centuries-old temples. Later, visit Banaras Hindu University, a hub for Sanskrit, Indian art, culture, and music, followed by the Durga Temple. Evening includes attending the mesmerizing Aarti ceremony at the Ganges ghats.

Celebration of Life in Every Form: Fly to Khajuraho, a quaint town known for its 10th-century Hindu and Jain temples. After hotel check-in, explore the UNESCO World Heritage temples famous for their intricate and erotic rock carvings, rediscovered after centuries under forest cover.

Gibraltar of India: Drive to Gwalior and visit the imposing Gwalior Fort, acclaimed by Emperor Babur as “The pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind.” Also, see the mausoleum of 16th-century Sufi saint Ghous Mohammed and the tomb of Mian Tansen, a legendary musician in Emperor Akbar’s court.

Epitome of Love: Visit Sikandra, home to the mausoleum of Mughal emperor Akbar. Continue to Agra, famous for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and if time allows, the tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah.

Architectural & Astronomical Genius: Explore Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Mughal capital abandoned due to water scarcity. Arrive in Jaipur, the Pink City, painted to honor Prince Albert’s 1876 visit. Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner at an ethnic resort.

Pink City Tour: Visit Amber Fort (elephant ride or jeep), Sukh Mandir (Temple of Contentment), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Palace of Winds, Jantar Mantar observatory, and the City Palace complex. Evening free for shopping in Jaipur’s colorful bazaars.

The Tour Ends: Day at leisure until transfer to Delhi airport for your onward flight.