Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Delhi - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

Day 1: Arrival in Mumbai
On arrival at the international airport in Mumbai, our representative will transfer you to the hotel Taj Mahal. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2: Mumbai
In the morning, after breakfast, go for a full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai city. Visit St John's Church at Mumbai Fort; Marine Drive, Gateway of India, and Chowpatty Beach. Later visit Flora Fountain at the Hutama Chowk, 18 km long Juhu Beach, and see the sunset from the famous 1880's Hanging Gardens in Malabar Hills. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Mumbai – Aurangabad
After breakfast at the hotel, the morning is free for you to spend at leisure. After lunch transfer to the airport for a short flight to Aurangabad. This 17th century city is one of the most prominent places in Maharashtra that boasts of the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh and leave for an excursion to the Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort and Aurangabad Caves. At Ellora, visit the 34 Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, Jainism shrines carved from solid rock and Kailash Temple. Later in the evening, return to the hotel Taj Residency for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4:Aurangabad
After an early morning breakfast, go for a full day trip to the 2000-year-old Ajanta Caves. This set of 30 Buddhist rock-cut cave monasteries and chapels are a must visit. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Aurangabad - Mumbai – Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for a short flight to Mumbai. On arrival, go for a day trip to the Elephanta Caves on a jetty. After lunch return to the hotel and drive to the airport to board the flight to Udaipur.

On arrival in Udaipur, check in at the hotel Udaivilas or Lake Palace and relax for the day. The day is free for you to enjoy on your own. Walks to the Udaipur bazaars, boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola, or shop at Shilpgram crafts village. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Udaipur
In the morning, after breakfast proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur. The sightseeing includes visits to City Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Museum and Jagdish Temple. Post lunch proceed for an excursion to the Kumbhalgarh fort and the temples of Eklingi and Nagada. Evening free for you to spend on leisure activities. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Udaipur- Jodhpur
After an early breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jodhpur (260 km). On arrival, check in at the hotel Umaid Bhavan Palace or Taj Hari Mahal. Later on proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace, and white marble cenotaphs. In the evening, explore the local markets. Also try some Rajasthani Indian delicacies. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Jodhpur – Jaipur
After an early breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur (290 km from Jodhpur). On the way visit the Kishangarh Fort and have lunch at the Kishangarh Mahal Palace. On arrival in the city, check in at the hotel Rajvilas, shop at the traditional markets of Jaipur, and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Jaipur
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, the City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Delhi (260 km). On arrival, check in at the hotel Imperial and relax. After lunch check out the prominent temples around the hotel and attend the Dances of India Show in the evening. Return to the hotel for an authentic Indian dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11: Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and visit the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave. Later, take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk markets, Red Fort and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to board the flight to Agra. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel Amarvilas and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight on a battery van ride. Later in the evening, explore the colourful markets of the city. Also try tasting some authentic North Indian dishes. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 13: Agra - Jhansi – Khajuraho
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, board the train to Jhansi (Bhopal Shatabadi Express). On arrival, head for the medieval city of Orchha 12 km away. Orchha has numerous temples and palaces of 16th and 17th century, which are worth seeing. Post lunch continue driving to Khajuraho, a famous World Heritage Site. On arrival in Khajuraho, check in at the hotel Taj Chandela and go on a stroll to the nearby temples and village. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 14: Khajuraho – Varanasi
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a sightseeing tour of the temple city of Khajuraho. Visit the Western Group, built about 1000 years ago. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and transfer to the Khajuraho airport to board the Jet Airways flight to Varanasi. On arrival, check in at the hotel Taj Ganges and proceed on trip to Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi). Visit the major Buddhist Monastery and the Museum. In the evening attend the aarti on the Ghats of Ganga. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 15: Varanasi - Delhi
Wake up early for a boat ride on the Ganges that starts from Daswamedh Ghat. See people bathing and praying to the sun rising. After breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Banaras Hindu University besides other prominent temples, mosques, and museums. In the afternoon visit a famous carpet industry of Varanasi. Return to the hotel and transfer to airport to board the Jet Airways flight for a short journey to Delhi. On arrival, board the connecting flight heading back home or to your onward destination.