Grand Tour of North India

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • UK to Delhi

  Depart on your scheduled, overnight flight to Delhi.

• Day 2 • Delhi

  On arrival into India's capital, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, experience flavoursome local dishes at your welcome meal.

• Day 3 • Delhi

  Following breakfast, a full day city tour will commence. Discover both Old and New Delhi, explore bustling markets by rickshaw, view the Red Fort, visit Humayun’s Tomb and the UNESCO-listed Qutb Minar complex.

• Day 4 • Delhi - Varanasi

  This morning, take a train from Delhi to the sacred 'City of Life', Varanasi. Your evening tour takes you to witness the humbling Ganga Aarti Ceremony, a spellbinding display of candles afloat along the river.

• Day 5 • Varanasi

  Begin today with a sunrise boat trip along the Ganges for a unique perspective of this spiritual watercourse. Spend the rest of your morning on a walking tour through this ancient city to observe other ghats, each with distinct floral decoration.

• Day 6 • Varanasi - Jaipur

  Transfer to the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Known as the 'Pink City' due to its distinctive terracotta pink buildings. Spend your evening at leisure, preparing for tomorrow’s full day of exploring the wonders of this unique city.

• Day 7 • Jaipur

  After breakfast, begin your first day in Jaipur with a visit to the spectacular Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the Royal Family until 1728.. After lunch at a local restaurant, you can visit some of the local bazaars and stalls for shopping.

• Day 8 • Jaipur - Agra

  After breakfast you will head out on a city tour of Jaipur that takes in the major sights including the UNESCO recognised world heritage site Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory.

• Day 9 • Agra

  Begin today at a tour highlight and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Wander along ornamental gardens to witness the breathtaking spectacle of its minarets and distinctive bronze dome reflecting the illumination of daybreak. After lunch visit the UNESCO recognised Agra Fort, an enormous sandstone city of pavilions, palaces and splendid courtyards.

• Day 10 • Agra - Delhi

  After breakfast, depart Agra and drive to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel to rest.

• Day 11 • Delhi - Shimla

  This morning board your train to Shimla, the former summer capital of British India.

• Day 12 • Shimla

  Depart Shimla this morning for a day in the neighbouring hill station of Kufri. Nestled at the Himalayan foothills, this charming town is surrounded by a picturesque forest reserve under the imposing gaze of Mahasu Peak.

• Day 13 • Shimla - Chandigarh

  This morning, catch the UNESCO recognised Toy Train to Kandaghat Station, built by colonial forces, it offers dramatic views along its winding course through untouched forests and across immense gorges. Arrive in the city of Chandigarh.

• Day 14 • Chandigarh - Amritsar

  Following breakfast, take the train to the largest city in the Punjab state, Amritsar. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore the Sikhs' holy city at your own pace.

• Day 15 • Amritsar

  Enjoy a half-day city tour of Amritsar with a visit to the Golden Temple. Revered amongst Sikhs, this spectacular golden tank blends Islamic and Hindu architecture, surrounded by the Pool of Nectar.

• Day 16 • Amritsar - Delhi

  Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and in the early afternoon, you will fly to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay.

• Day 17 • Delhi to UK

  After breakfast transfer to the airport in Delhi for your flight back to the UK or continue to your chosen extension.