Classical North India
Overview
The great northern circuit — Mughal Delhi, the painted havelis and desert forts of Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal, the temples of Khajuraho and the ghats of Varanasi.
Route
Delhi → Rajasthan → Agra → Khajuraho → Varanasi
Trip highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Arrival Delhi
Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02
In Delhi
Old Delhi — Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk — and New Delhi, ending at Qutub Minar.
Day 03
Drive Delhi – Mandawa
Drive (270 km) to the painted-haveli town of Mandawa in Shekhawati.
Day 04
Drive Mandawa – Bikaner
Drive (190 km) to the desert city of Bikaner, founded by Rao Bikaji in 1488.
Day 05
Drive Bikaner – Jodhpur
Continue to Jodhpur; walking tour of the local bazaars and Clock Tower area.
Day 06
Drive Jodhpur – Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, the Pink City.
Day 07
In Jaipur
Morning at Amber Fort; afternoon city tour of Jaipur.
Day 08
Drive Jaipur – Agra
En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, then continue to Agra and the Taj Mahal.
Day 09
Train Agra – Jhansi – Khajuraho
Shatabdi Express to Jhansi, then drive (4–5 hrs) to Khajuraho.
Day 10
In Khajuraho
Eastern & Western Group of Temples by bullock cart, including Kandariya Mahadeo.
Day 11
Drive Khajuraho – Allahabad
Drive (300 km) to Allahabad (Prayagraj), the city of the Sangam.
Day 12
Drive Allahabad – Varanasi
Visit Anand Bhawan, drive to Varanasi; evening rickshaw tour of the old town.
Day 13
Fly Varanasi – Delhi
Morning city tour of Varanasi ending at Bharat Mata Temple, then fly to Delhi.
Day 14
Fly out from Delhi
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
