13 Days - Delhi, Kathmandu, Patan, Bhadgaon, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ranakpur, Mumbai.

Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive today in India’s capital city of Delhi. You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 - Delhi
After a leisurely morning, your afternoon tour of Old Delhi includes the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. (B)

Day 3 - Delhi Sightseeing
This morning tour New Delhi - drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 4 - Delhi / Kathmandu
This morning fly to Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. This afternoon, visit Durbar Square, Temple of the Living Goddess and Swayambhunath. (B)

Day 5 - Patan & Bhadgaon Excursion
Your morning tour includes the charming towns of Bhaktapur, Pashupathinath and Bodhnath. In the afternoon by Patan and the Tibetan handicrafts center. This evening, enjoy a presentation of Nepalese folk dances. (B)

Day 6 - Kathmandu / Varanasi-Sarnath
Today fly to Varanasi (India’s holiest city), located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon visit the stupas, ruins and museum at Sarnath, scene of Buddha’s first sermon. (B)

Day 7 - Varanasi / Khajuraho
In the early morning enjoy, the sunrise on the Ganges River with a boat ride followed by a walking tour of the old city. Later fly to Khajuraho, upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. Visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples. (B)

Day 8 - Khajuraho / Agra
This morning visit the principal Eastern group of temples. Later, drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra, en route visiting Orchha, a medieval city. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 9 - Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur
Early morning visit the magnificent Taj Mahal for a sunrise view. After breakfast visit the Agra Fort followed by your drive to Jaipur, en route visiting the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. (B)

Day 10 - Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur Sightseeing
In the morning visit the mountain fortress of Amber, riding royally atop regally painted and decorated elephants. Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the ancient observatory. (B)

Day 11 - Jaipur / Udaipur
This morning fly to Udaipur known as “City of Lakes”. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon tour of Udaipur includes City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari and the folklore museum where you can see a presentation of the string puppets typical to this area. (B)

Day 12 - Ranakpur Excursion
Today’s excursion brings you to the beautifully sculpted 15th century Jain temples of Ranakpur. The intricately carved white marble is well preserved. Stop for lunch at Maharani Bagh. (BL)

Day 13 - Udaipur/Mumbai (Bombay)
Fly to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India’s most cosmopolitan city. Your tour of Mumbai includes the “Gateway of India,” the Hanging Gardens and the Malabar Hills, the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. Room will be provided for wash and change at your hotel. Late evening transfer to international airport for flight back home. (B)