Itinerary at a Glance

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrival Transfer from airport to hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi

Breakfast at hotel. Half day Old Delhi sightseeing with street-food cooking lesson.

Followed by New Delhi city tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (265km/ 5hr approx)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Evening explore Jaipur local Market. Overnight at hotel.

Dinner at Narain Niwas Palace watching folk performance. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Jaipur

Breakfast at hotel visit Amber Fort and elephant ride followed by visit to Jaigarh Fort

Rajasthani food cooking in form-house or in a village.

Afternoon Jaipur City Tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur – Agra (245km/ 5hr approx)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra via visiting Abhaneri step-well and Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Agra check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Agra – Lucknow (335km/ 6hr approx)

Breakfast at hotel. Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at hotel.

Visit Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah’s Tomb.

Afternoon drive to Lucknow check in at hotel. rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Lucknow

Breakfast at hotel. Lucknow city tour followed by cooking lessons Kebabs of Lucknow. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Lucknow – Varanasi (330km/ 6hr approx)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening Ghats’s & temples visit, attend Holy River Ganges aarti riding a boat. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Varanasi – Delhi (flight)

Sunrise ghat visit and boat ride followed by breakfast at hotel.

Check out from hotel and proceed for city tour of Varanasi and Sarnath. After sightseeing transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.

On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel.

Farewell dinner exclusively organised for the group. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Delhi – Departure (flight)

Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01; Arrive Delhi

Arrival Transfer

On arrival at Delhi IGI airport meet with our office representative, assistance and transfer to hotel
(Hotel check / in out time 1200hrs, early check in subject to rooms availability).

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02; Delhi

Breakfast at hotel.

Old Delhi Sightseeing

City tour of Old Delhi visit Red Fort (Monday’s closed) the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly
200 years, until 1857. Cycle rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk Bazar. Visit Jama Masjid (Mosque)
opposite the fort one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan.

Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.

India Gate: The 42m high stone “Arch of Triumph”, erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War;
Drive through Rajpath “Kingsway” a VVIP area of Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Food tour – cooking lessons street food of Old Delhi

New Delhi Sightseeing

City tour of New Delhi visit Humayun’s Tomb: Build by wife of Humayun, the second mughal king. It is
an early example of Mughal architecture. Qutab Minar: The building complex dated back on the onset
of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple (Monday’s closed)
in the heart of New Delhi, the bustling capital of India, a lotus-shaped outline has etched itself on the
consciousness of the city’s inhabitants, capturing their imagination, fuelling their curiosity, and
revolutionizing the concept of worship.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 03; Delhi – Jaipur (265km/ 5hr approx)

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur check in at hotel.

Explore Jaipur Market

Afternoon free for personal activities, leisure, explore the market etc. Overnight at hotel.

Dinner at Narain Niwas Palace serving ethnic Rajasthani food with live folk performance.

Overnight at hotel.

Jaipur

The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the
reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of
Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history –
Beautiful fusion of the yesteryear’s and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the
extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal
consort of Queen Victoria Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite
temples and lush gardens.

Day 04; Jaipur<h/4>
Breakfast at hotel.

Jaipur – Amber Fort & Jaigarh Fort

Visit Amber Fort and enjoy Elephant Ride. Raja Man Singh the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army
constructed the fortress palace in the end of 16th century. Amber is superb example of Rajput
architecture, situated on a hilltop, overlooking a lake. Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style,
blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements, and its ornate and breathtaking artistic mastery.
The fort borders the Maota Lake.

Jaigarh Fort considered to be one of the most well fortified structures in India. The magnificent fort
was constructed by Sawai Singh of Jaipur in 1726 in order to tighten the security of Amber and Jaipur.
Situated on the top of the hill the fort provides the stunning view of the Jaipur town and magnificent
amber fort. The main highlights of the fort are massive Cannon, fortification, museum, palaces,
temples and the magnificent water tanks. Jai Van is claimed to be the largest cannon on wheels in the
world. The length of the barrel of this cannon is 20 ft. 2 inches, the diameter 8 ft. 7 inches and it
weighs 50 tons. The range of the gun is 22 miles and it consumes 100kgs of gunpowder for every
shot.

Food tour – Rajasthani food cooking lessons

Jaipur City Tour

Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, visiting Main tourist attractions of Jaipur. City Palace situated in the heart
of the old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and
Mughal architecture and house fine collection of textiles, costumes and armory. Palace of the Winds
built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5
storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is
a fine piece of Rajput architecture. Observatory Maharaja Jai Singh was a great astronomer of his
time. He built here extraordinary (and very accurate) stargazing Observatory here named as “Jantar
Mantar”. Laxmi Narayan Temple known for the intricate marble carvings in white marble, popularly
known as Birla Temple.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 05; Jaipur – Agra (245km/ 5hr approx)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra via visiting Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri.

Abhaneri Sightseeing

Abhaneri is a small village popular for the amazing ‘Baoris’ (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. The
village of Abhaneri is believed to be established by the King Raja Chand. Originally Abhaneri was
named as Abha Nagri, which means the city of brightness, but due to mispronunciation of the term, it is
changed to the present name. In the present day, this city of brightness is in ruins; still it attracts
tourists from across the globe. Abhaneri is prominent for ‘Baoris’, which are the unique invention of the
natives for harvesting rain water. Amongst the other step wells, Chand Baori is the most popular one.
This colossal step well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India’s
deepest and largest step wells. The huge tank with delicate carvings is certainly delightful to the eyes.

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri: built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 yrs. Due to scarcity of water.
Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area, the architectural style is very
much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles. See the graceful
buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch M ahal & other places.

Arrive Agra check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06; Agra – Lucknow (335km/ 6hr approx)

Agra – sunrise visit Taj Mahal

Sunrise visit Taj Mahal one of the seven wonder of the world build by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was
completed in 1651. This symbol of love made out of white marble took 22 years to complete was build
in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Parsian Architect, is said to be the main
designer and planer of this magnificent memorial. On full moon night, the glory of the Taj is at its
best. (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday)

Breakfast at hotel.

Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah’s Tomb

Agra Fort: build by the famed Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565AD, the fort is predominantly of red
sandstone. Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River
was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson,
Shah Jahan region it has partially become Palace. The Diwan-I-Am (public audience hall) the beautiful
Diwan-I-Khas (private audience hall) were also added by Shah Jahan.

Itmad-ud-daulah’s Tomb: Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, boasts
of marble trellis work and inlaid with-precious stones, this mausoleum on the opposite bank of the
Yamuna from the Taj, exhibits a strong Persian influence. This is actually the very first tomb in India
that is entirely made out of Marble.

Afternoon drive to Lucknow check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07; Lucknow

Breakfast at hotel.

Lucknow Sightseeing
City tour visit Bara Imambara: The Bara Imambara was built in the year 1784 by the fourth Nawab of
Awadh known as Asaf-ud-Daula. It was built as a part of a relief project for a major famine that took
place in the year 1784. British Residency; The British Residency of Lucknow is a famous historical
landmark of this place. It is now in ruins and has been declared a protected monument by the
Archaeological Survey of India. Chattar Manzil: One of the imposing structures built by the Nawabs of
Lucknow, Chattar Manzil is a very famous tourist attraction of Lucknow. The most unique thing about
the Chattar Manzil of Lucknow is the strikingly different architecture. Jama Masjid: In the year 1423,
Sultan Ahmed Shah constructed the Jama Masjid in Lucknow. It is built entirely with yellow sandstone
and is known for its intricate style of design and architecture. Rumi Darwaza: The Rumi Darwaza of
Lucknow is one of the most impressive architectural structures in India. It was constructed in the year
1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula. The Rumi Darwaza is an example of the fine architectural style of
Awadh.

Food tour – cooking lessons
Tunde Kabab cooking

Overnight at hotel.

Day 08; Lucknow – Varanasi (330km/ 6hr approx)

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Varanasi check in at hotel.

Varanasi evening Ghats’s & temples visit

Evening Ghats’s & temples visit, attend Holy Ganga Aarti: Every evening, a magical aarti is
performed at Dasashwamedh Ghat. Halt your boat right at the steps for the best view. The presiding
priests stand on a wooden chauki in the water. To the chant of Sanskrit mantras, and the clash of
cymbals and drums, the river is worshipped with flowers, incense, sandalwood, milk and vermilion. First
the blazing camphor lamp and then the many- flamed aarti lamps are raised high and then arched
back to the water, the dark river reflecting the golden flames as Ganga accepts the worship.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 09; Varanasi – Delhi (flight)

Varanasi Boat Ride
Early morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and
praying in the sacred water. Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and
supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to
the ultimate. It is the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi that complement the concept of divinity. Ghats of
Ganga are perhaps the holiest spots of Varanasi. The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi are full of pilgrims
who flock to the place to take a dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to absolve one from all sins.

There are number of temples on the bank of the Ganga river in Varanasi. It is believed that people are
cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at Ganga Ghats. It is at the Ganga Ghats where we see
life and death together. For thousands of years people have been thronging these Ghats to offer their
morning prayers to the rising sun. There are more than 100 ghats along side Ganga in Varanasi.
Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat,
Harischandra Ghat, Kabir Ghat and Assi Ghat.

Breakfast at hotel.

Varanasi Sightseeing
City tour, visit World famous Banaras Hindu University: founded by Pandit Madan Malviya at the
turn of the century, also has a new Vishwanath temple. The temple, built by the Birlas, a rich
industrialist family, is meant for a caste-less, egalitarian society, Tulsi Manas Temple: Its white marble
walls have the verses of Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas inscribed on them and Bharat Mata Temple: a
modern shrine, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. It has a huge relief map of the Indian sub-continent
showing all its rivers, mountains and pilgrimages.

Excursion to Sarnath
Sarnath: one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists. This is where the Buddha delivered his first
sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is
the dominant religious philosophy. You’ll find the Tibetans, the Chinese, the Japanese, the Burmese
and the Thai have set up centres of learning, monasteries and temples. The Ashokan Pillar here used
to be crowned by a capital that had four lions with their backs to each other looking out in the four
cardinal directions the capital, now a national emblem for the Indian Union, is in the Archaeological
Museum in Sarnath. The Ashokan Pillar, constructed by the legendary King Ashoka (3rd century BC),
still stands. There are many stupas here, as is a bodhi tree that is a sapling from the bodhi tree in Sri
Lanka. The Bodhi tree is the peepul tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. A cutting
from the original was planted in Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka), and the bodhi in Sarnath has been grown
from a sapling from that.

After sightseeing transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.

Arrival transfer from airport to hotel followed by farewell dinner at exclusive venue for the group.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 10; Delhi – Departure (flight)

Breakfast at hotel.

As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

• 9 Nights / 10 Days accommodation in mentioned hotels or similar as per occupancy selection
• All meals inclusive plan begin with 1st dat dinner and end with last day breakfast
• Daily breakfast at hotels
• Lunch at local restaurant during sightseeing also test food you cook during the cooking lesson
• Dinner at hotels
• 3 Cooking lesson
• Transport by private air conditioned coach
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in itinerary
• Bottled drinking water in coach
• Service of English speaking tour guide
• Applicable GST (Government taxes)

• Gratuities (optional)
• Camera charges at any monument to be paid by guest directly
• Any air fare international/ domestic