Welcome to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, where our representative will assist you and transfer you by air-conditioned car to the pre-booked hotel. After check-in, you will receive the required tour documents and a briefing about the itinerary and services. The evening is free for leisure and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, begin with the Gateway of India, Mumbai's landmark waterfront arch built in 1924, followed by a boat ride to the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of rock-cut Hindu temples dating mainly from the 5th to 6th centuries. Return to the Gateway of India and continue to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai's principal museum, housed in an Indo-Saracenic building and known for its collections of art and archaeology. Drive through Nariman Point and along Marine Drive, then visit Dhobi Ghat and Mani Bhavan, associated with Mahatma Gandhi's years in Mumbai. If time permits, explore the Bandra and Juhu areas before visiting the ISKCON Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for the scheduled flight to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad). On arrival, continue to the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing Buddhist monasteries and prayer halls carved into a horseshoe-shaped rock gorge. Dating from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, the caves are particularly known for their murals, sculptures and rock-cut architecture. After sightseeing, return to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 34 Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples and monasteries dating from the 6th to 10th centuries. The highlight is Kailasa Temple, an enormous monolithic temple carved from the living rock. Continue to Daulatabad Fort, a hilltop medieval fortress known for its massive defensive works and strategic setting. Later visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, a 17th-century marble mausoleum influenced by Mughal architecture, followed by Panchakki, an old water-powered flour mill complex. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Goa. On arrival, transfer to the pre-booked beach resort and relax. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy the beach and resort facilities. Overnight at the resort.
After breakfast, explore Old Goa, visiting the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Goa's most important Portuguese-era churches, followed by Se Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Continue to Fort Aguada, a 17th-century Portuguese fort overlooking the Arabian Sea and Mandovi estuary. Return to the resort and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Enjoy a free day in Goa to relax at the beach or explore the surrounding area. Optional activities such as water sports, cruises and other excursions can be arranged at additional cost, subject to weather and local availability. Overnight at the resort.
After breakfast, check out from the resort and transfer to Goa International Airport, Goa for your scheduled flight to Delhi. On arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, assistance and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free for shopping and exploring Delhi's markets, with options including Chandni Chowk, Dilli Haat and Connaught Place. In the evening, attend the Light and Sound Show at the Red Fort, subject to the operating schedule. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Old Delhi, visiting the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Mughal imperial residence, followed by Jama Masjid, one of India's largest historic mosques, and Rajghat, the memorial marking Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site. Continue through New Delhi to see Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and Parliament House from outside. Visit Birla Mandir, a modern Hindu temple, followed by Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important early example of Mughal garden-tomb architecture. Continue to the lotus-shaped Lotus Temple and Qutb Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the 72.5-metre minaret and surrounding medieval monuments. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi for your scheduled flight to Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later explore the City Palace, the former residence of Udaipur's royal family, known for its courtyards, ornate gateways and Rajput-Mughal architectural influences. Continue to Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon Ki Bari, a historic garden created for the royal ladies. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, subject to operating conditions. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, take an excursion to Chittorgarh and explore Chittorgarh Fort, one of India's largest historic fort complexes and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Set on a hilltop, the fort contains palaces, temples and memorial towers, including the Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace and Meera Temple. After sightseeing, return to Udaipur. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. En route, visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple, a 15th-century marble temple dedicated to Adinath and known for its intricate carvings and more than 1,400 individually carved pillars. Continue to Jodhpur and transfer to the hotel. If time permits, visit the surrounding Bishnoi villages to experience local crafts, traditional homes and community-led wildlife conservation. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, explore Jodhpur, beginning with Mehrangarh Fort, one of Rajasthan's largest hill forts, rising above the old city and containing palaces, courtyards and galleries. Continue to Jaswant Thada, a white-marble memorial built in the early 20th century, and Umaid Bhawan Palace, a 20th-century palace built in an Art Deco and Indo-Saracenic style. Drive to Jaipur via Pushkar, visiting the sacred Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple. Continue to Jaipur and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Jaipur. Begin with Amer Fort, the former capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs, developed from the late 16th century. Its Rajput and Mughal-influenced architecture includes the Diwan-i-Am, Ganesh Pol, Sheesh Mahal and a series of courtyards and palaces built around the hilltop fort. Continue to the City Palace, the former residence of Jaipur's royal family, known for its courtyards, ornate gateways and a blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. Visit Jantar Mantar, completed in 1734 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), built in 1799 as a five-storey pink sandstone structure with 953 jharokhas (windows) that allowed royal women to observe street life while remaining screened from view. Later explore Jaipur's bustling bazaars before visiting Chokhi Dhani for Rajasthani folk performances, traditional entertainment and regional cuisine. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former Mughal capital established in the 16th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chishti and Buland Darwaza. Continue to Agra and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, if time permits, attend the Mohabbat-the-Taj show or visit a local marble workshop. Overnight at the hotel.
Early morning, visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site commissioned as the mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal and known for its white-marble architecture, symmetrical layout and pietra dura inlay work. Continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site developed mainly under Akbar and later expanded with marble palaces and halls. Visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, a white-marble Mughal mausoleum known for its detailed inlay work. Later transfer to Agra Railway Station to board the scheduled train to Varanasi. Overnight on board.
On arrival at Varanasi Railway Station, assistance and transfer to the hotel. After some rest, visit Sarnath, the Buddhist site where the Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon. Explore the archaeological remains, including the Dhamek Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, remains of monasteries and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which houses the Lion Capital of Ashoka. Sarnath was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2026. Return to Varanasi and explore the old city's lanes and markets, known for Banarasi silk and traditional crafts. Overnight at the hotel.
Early morning, take a boat ride on the Ganges to observe the city's historic ghats and riverside activity at sunrise. After breakfast, explore Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, the city's principal cremation ghats, followed by Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of Varanasi's principal Shiva temples, and continue to Banaras Hindu University. In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti on the riverfront. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Khajuraho. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later, if operating conditions permit, visit Raneh Falls, a canyon formed by the Ken and Khuddar rivers and known for its exposed crystalline rock formations. Return to Khajuraho and visit the Archaeological Museum. In the evening, attend the Light and Sound Show, subject to the operating schedule. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing the mature form of Chandella-era Nagara temple architecture. Begin with the Western Group, including Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshmana Temple and Varaha Temple, known for their carved sandstone surfaces and sculptural programmes. Continue to the Eastern Group, containing Hindu and Jain temples including Parshvanatha Temple, Adinatha Temple and Vamana Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Khajuraho Airport, Khajuraho for your scheduled flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Continue with your connecting flight for your onward journey. The tour concludes with happy memories.
The final cost of a customized tour varies depending on accommodation choices, travel period, number of travellers and individual preferences. The following indicative price range is based on a minimum of two persons sharing a double room.
