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10-Day North India Cultural Tour with Taj Mahal and Varanasi

10 Days Round trip from Jaipur Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur
02 Enjoy an elephant ride up to Amber Fort
03 See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra
04 Visit Karauli City Palace, a cow breeding farm, and an organic vegetable farm
05 Explore Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
06 Discover the ancient temples of Khajuraho on a bicycle tour
07 Experience Varanasi's sacred atmosphere with a Ganges boat ride and grand Aarti ceremony

Explore the cultural treasures of North India on a 10-day journey through Jaipur, Karauli, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Delhi. Visit famous forts and palaces in Jaipur, stop in Karauli to see its City Palace and local farms, and continue to Agra for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri. Discover the temples and cenotaphs of Orchha, tour the ancient monuments of Khajuraho by bicycle, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi with a boat ride on the Ganges and the grand Ganga Aarti. The tour concludes in Delhi after visits to some of North India's most iconic cultural and religious sites.

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Fatehpur Sikri, Sarnath

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Jaipur

Meet your tour representative at Jaipur Airport and check in to the hotel.
Relax for the rest of the day and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Jaipur Forts, Palaces, and Shopping

After breakfast, visit Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride up to the fort.
Later, continue to City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar.
In the evening, go shopping.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Drive from Jaipur to Karauli

After breakfast, drive to Karauli. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
Later, visit Karauli City Palace. Then pay a visit to a cow breeding farm and an organic vegetable farm.
In the evening, relax at the hotel.

Day 04

Karauli to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

After breakfast, head to Agra. En route, stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue the drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
In the evening, visit Agra Fort.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05

Taj Mahal, Train to Jhansi, and Orchha Sightseeing

Early in the morning, proceed to visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later, board the train to Jhansi. (Train details: Taj Exp. 09:37 / 14:10 in Chair Car.)
Upon arrival in Jhansi, your tour representatives will transfer you to Orchha. Check in to the hotel.
Visit Orchha Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, and the cenotaphs.
In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06

Orchha to Khajuraho Monuments

After breakfast, leave for Khajuraho. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and proceed to visit the western and eastern groups of Khajuraho monuments.
In the evening, enjoy the Light and Sound Show at Khajuraho.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07

Bicycle Tour of Khajuraho and Flight to Varanasi

Early in the morning, proceed for a bicycle tour of Khajuraho.
After the bicycle tour, have breakfast at the hotel and take a flight to Varanasi.
Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 08

Varanasi Temples, Sarnath, and Ganga Aarti

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges.
After breakfast, visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata Temple.
Drive past Banaras Hindu University and head to Sarnath, famous for its Buddhist sites.
In the evening, attend the grand Aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 09