All Women - Golden Triangle Tour with Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi

After breakfast, proceed for Delhi sightseeing starting with a visit to the Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Later, walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride till Red Fort. Here our driver will meet you, drive past Red Fort (a 17th-century historical fort in Delhi) and reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial.

Visit the Humayun’s Tomb - the first garden-style tomb of India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - the residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honour of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutb-al-Din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India.

Early morning, we will attend a Yoga class at Lodi Garden. Yoga is a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Go back to the hotel for breakfast. After this proceed for a cooking class at the host’s home in Delhi followed by lunch. We can also arrange for a lesson on how to wear a saree.

In the evening visit Dilli Haat which is an open-air food plaza along with stores selling handicrafts and artefacts. Extensive foundation work, small thatched roof cottages and kiosks give the plaza a village atmosphere. Get an opportunity to see how "Mehndi" is applied and also experience it. Mehndi is the art of colouring hands with a Henna paste which is very popular in India. You can end the day with a spa session at the hotel itself.

Post breakfast and check out, drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Jaipur is a city known as the Pink City of India due to extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings of the city. Its monuments showcase a myriad of architectural styles and its vibrant bazaars are famous for traditional handicrafts and jewellery. The ambience of this city speaks volumes of the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings.

After breakfast, proceed for Jaipur sightseeing starting with a visit to Amer Fort. It is a hill fort built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh. This fort displays various prominent monuments like private halls, pavilions, private chambers for the King and the Rajput women. It stands as a testimony to the golden era of Rajput rule in Jaipur. The reflection of this fort falling on the Maota Lake is truly captivating. Enjoy an Elephant ride here to and fro the fort.

Next, visit the City Palace. It is the royal Palace of Jaipur that boasts former private and public meeting chambers of the Kings, giant silver vessels, courtyards, beautifully-designed gateways, intricately-carved private chambers of the King and much more. Visit the Jantar Mantar - an astronomical observatory that features the World’s largest Sundial - Samrat Yantra. End the day with a visit to Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds. This is a five-storey palace built in the year 1799 during the Rajput era in Jaipur. The main highlight of this palace is the intricately-designed 953 windows adorned with beautiful latticework.

After breakfast, drive to Agra. En-route, visit 16th century Fatehpur Sikri that boasts of some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal Era. Here visit the Panch Mahal (a five-storey palace built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar), Buland Darwaza (the highest gateway in the world built by Emperor Akbar in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat) and much more. Continue driving to Agra. It is a beautiful city located on the banks of River Yamuna. It is dotted with various historical structures that reflect the opulence of the Mughal era in India. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. The day is free at leisure.

Start your day with an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and one of the 7 wonders of the world, built in 1631. Witness its stunning sunrise views, as the monument reflects pink hues in the morning, milky white in the evening, and golden under moonlight. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Later, explore Agra Fort, a grand red sandstone structure resembling Delhi’s Red Fort. Key attractions include Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, and Jahangir Palace. Visit the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, often called the “Baby Taj,” India’s first pure white marble tomb. Return to the Hotel to rest.

After breakfast, drive to Agra railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival, our representative will drive you to Orchha. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Orchha is a city dotted with artistically-beautiful palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century that still retains much of its pristine perfection. After some relaxation, go for sightseeing at Orchha Fort Complex. Visit the Jehangir Mahal built in the 17th century by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. Its strong lines are counterbalanced by delicate chhatris and trellis work. Explore the Raj Mahal crowned by chhatris and exquisite interiors, boldly colourful murals based on religious themes. Visit the Ram Raja Temple, which is the most unusual as it is a palace turned temple where Rama is worshipped as a Raja (King). Head to the Laxminarayan Temple linked by a flagstone path to the Ram Raja Temple. Its interiors contain the most exquisite wall paintings in Orchha.

After breakfast, we will drive you to Khajuraho. On arrival, check into the hotel. Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela kings and its temples were built in the short span of hundred years from 950-1050 AD. Most of them were destroyed by Muslim invaders. Adorned with exquisite sculpture, only 22 temples remain of the original 85. Khajuraho’s temples are covered with hundreds of sculptured figures - a galaxy of Gods and Goddesses, beasts and serpents and a multitude of erotic couples. After some relaxation, head out to visit the Khajuraho Group of Temples that speak volumes of the grandeur of Chandela Kings. These temples are around 200 years old. These are a set of temples divided into eastern, western and southern wings The Eastern wing is majorly dominated with meticulously-designed Jain Temples. The Parsvanath Temple is the largest temple of this wing. The western wing features some of the finest temples including the Andariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagadambe Temple, Chausat Yogini, and Chitragupt Temple, etc. while the Southern wing comprises of three temples: Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, and Beejamandal Temple. All these temples display exquisite detailing, erotic carvings that are hard to find anywhere else in India. Overnight in Khajuraho.

After breakfast, our company representative will drive you to the Airport to board your flight to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi, our company representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure. Varanasi is a city located on the banks of River Ganga that is the 2nd largest river of India. Formerly known as Kashi and Benares, this city is around 3000 years old. It is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites of Hindus as it is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva (God of Destruction). Every year, Hindu devotees visit this city to take a holy dip in the River Ganga that is said to wash away all the sins.

Varanasi sightseeing tour begins with an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges. Enjoy soaking in the spectacular sunrise views and later, return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to Sarnath - where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. It is the place dotted with various Buddhist pilgrimage sites of great significance. If you’re a devout follower of Buddha, then visiting this place is a must. Later, visit the New Vishwanath Temple also known as the Birla Mandir. Settled within the Banaras Hindu University, it is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (God of Destruction). It took around 35 years to build this temple.

Head to the Tulsi Manas Temple built by the royal family of Banaras in 1964. It is believed to be the place where the legendary poet Tulsidas wrote the great Indian epic Ramcharitramanas. Close to this temple is the Durga Temple (Monkey temple) dedicated to Goddess Durga (divine feminine energy). In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is a daily evening ceremony that has been practised for thousands of years on the banks of River Ganges.

After breakfast, get transferred to Varanasi Airport to board flight back home.