Commencing in Delhi, we travel to the Rajasthani capital - the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. A highlight of our stay in this fascinating city is visiting the huge Amber Fort. We continue our journey to the eerie abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri before reaching Agra, where we visit one of the world’s most famous and beautiful monuments - the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort is also well worth a visit. An overnight train takes us to Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu cities jammed along the banks of the Ganges River. The river’s ghats come alive at dawn as Hindu pilgrims, many from far away, perform their rituals as the sun rises. We take a boat trip to witness this mesmerizing spectacle. The old city is a warren of alleyways and a lot of fun to explore. We then return to Delhi for some sightseeing, shopping and a final night out on the town.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Sun) Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Catch train to Jaipur – capital of Rajasthan. |
| Day 3 |
Visit Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Optional visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar. |
| Day 4 |
Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. |
| Day 5 |
Morning visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight train to Varanasi. |
| Day 6 |
Arrive in Varanasi. Afternoon visit to Buddhist holy site of Sarnath. |
| Day 7 |
Morning boat ride on Ganges River and explore old city. |
| Day 8 |
Fly to Delhi and enjoy city orientation, including India Gate and Janpath Bazaar. |
| Day 9 |
Trip finishes in Delhi this morning (Mon). |