Immerse yourself in India's most profound spiritual centers, sacred riverbanks, and royal architectural marvels on this 12 Nights / 13 Days pilgrimage and cultural voyage. From the yoga ashrams of Rishikesh and evening Ganga Aarti in Haridwar to sunrise boat rides along the ghats of Varanasi, the erotic stone temples of Khajuraho, medieval Orchha, the Taj Mahal in Agra, and the royal palaces of Jaipur, this circuit captures the mystical soul of India.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Evening visit to Akshardham Temple to witness the water and musical fountain show (closed on Mondays).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga nestled in the Himalayan foothills.
Evening visit to local temples and ashrams, followed by attending the divine Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the sacred river Ganges.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Rishikesh.
After breakfast, take a full-day excursion to the holy city of Haridwar.
Visit Har Ki Pauri ghat, Mansa Devi Temple via ropeway, and various ancient shrines and ashrams.
Attend the grand evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri with thousands of floating leaf lamps (diyas).
Drive back to Rishikesh for overnight stay.
Full day dedicated to visiting prominent ashrams, meditation centers, and experiencing peaceful yogic rituals in Rishikesh.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Rishikesh.
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi.
Evening at leisure to relax or visit local shopping markets in Delhi.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Morning visit to Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk.
After lunch, visit Qutub Minar, then transfer to airport to board your flight for Varanasi.
Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Early morning sunrise boat ride on the sacred river Ganges observing ancient prayer rituals at the bathing ghats.
Return to hotel for breakfast; follow with city tour of Varanasi.
Excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at the Deer Park.
In the evening, attend the hypnotic Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
After breakfast, board your flight to Khajuraho.
Afternoon sightseeing of the world-famous UNESCO Khajuraho temples.
Evening attend the Sound and Light show at the Western Temple Complex.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Khajuraho.
Drive to Jhansi, stopping enroute at Orchha on the Betwa River to tour Jahangir Mahal, Raja Mahal, and Chaturbhuj Temple.
Board the express train from Jhansi to Agra; transfer to hotel upon arrival.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
Early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays).
Later visit Agra Fort and the tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra.
Evening shopping in local marble and leather bazaars.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
Drive to Jaipur with enroute visits to Fatehpur Sikri and the deep geometric stepwell of Chand Baori at Abhaneri.
Evening enjoy a Bollywood film at Raj Mandir Cinema.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
Morning visit to Amber Fort via Elephant ride/Jeep Safari.
Afternoon tour of City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar.
Later drive back to Delhi for overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport to board flight for onward destination.
