North India Classic Tour — 14 days
This fourteen-day itinerary is the fuller first-timer's circuit of North India: the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur), on through Rajasthan to Udaipur and Jodhpur, then east to Varanasi for the Ganga Aarti, and a finish in Rishikesh for the river and a slower pace before flying home.
Reviewed by Gurudutt Kaushal · Updated 1 Sept 2026
Government-approved operatorApproved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- Duration14 days / 13 nights
- RouteDelhi → Rishikesh at leisure
- IncludedTransfers, sightseeing and meals
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
- Private guide and vehicle
- Reply within four hours, 9am–9pm ISTA named specialist, the same person from first reply to departure.
- No payment to start planningYou receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.
Itinerary
Arrive Delhi
Day 1
- Met on arrival; rest after the flight.
Meals: None · Stay: Delhi
Delhi sightseeing
Day 2
- Old and New Delhi: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Delhi
Delhi to Agra
Day 3
- Drive to Agra, about 3–4 hours.
- Evening at leisure ahead of a sunrise Taj visit.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Agra
Taj Mahal at sunrise, on to Jaipur
Day 4
- Sunrise at the Taj, then Agra Fort.
- Drive to Jaipur, about 5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaipur
Jaipur sightseeing
Day 5
- Amber Fort early, then City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaipur
Jaipur to Udaipur
Day 6
- Drive south, about 6–6.5 hours, or fly.
- Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Udaipur
Udaipur City Palace
Day 7
- Morning at the City Palace, entered through the Tripolia Gate.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Udaipur
Udaipur to Jodhpur
Day 8
- Drive north via Ranakpur's Jain temple, about 6 hours total.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jodhpur
Jodhpur — Mehrangarh Fort
Day 9
- Full morning inside Mehrangarh Fort, then Jaswant Thada.
- Fly to Varanasi in the evening, via Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varanasi
Varanasi — Ganga Aarti
Day 10
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varanasi
Varanasi — sunrise boat and old city
Day 11
- Before-dawn sunrise boat ride.
- Walk the ghats and old lanes to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varanasi
Varanasi to Rishikesh
Day 12
- Fly to Dehradun via Delhi, then drive to Rishikesh, about 45 minutes.
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Rishikesh
Rishikesh at leisure
Day 13
- Free day for a rafting run on the Ganges, a yoga class, or simply the riverfront cafes.
- Walk across Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Rishikesh
Departure
Day 14
- Drive to Dehradun (Jolly Grant) airport for your onward flight, about 45 minutes.
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Departure day
Day 1 · Arrive DelhiFor reference only. The final plan is confirmed in your written quote.
Highlights
- Travellers on a once-in-a-while long trip who want to cover North India's range — monuments, desert forts, the Ganges, and a gentler finish — in one booking.
- Best October to March; the flights linking Rajasthan, Varanasi and Rishikesh mean this itinerary is less weather-dependent than an all-road version, though fog can occasionally delay winter flights in the plains.
- Fourteen days is enough to link North India's headline stops without a different city every single night.
Full description
Where you stay
Delhi
2 nights · Days 1–2
Agra
1 night · Day 3
Jaipur
2 nights · Days 4–5
Udaipur
2 nights · Days 6–7
Jodhpur
1 night · Day 8
Varanasi
3 nights · Days 9–11
Rishikesh
2 nights · Days 12–13
Departure day
1 night · Day 14
Includes
- Private car and driver in each city/region
- Domestic flights Jodhpur–Varanasi and Varanasi–Dehradun (via Delhi)
- Local guide in each city
- Ganga Aarti seating in Varanasi and Rishikesh
- Hotel stays as confirmed at enquiry
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- International flights
- Monument entry fees, paid locally
- Rafting and yoga class fees in Rishikesh
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
Price
Experience My India quotes this trip in INR after confirming your dates, hotel category and group size. The written quote names every hotel and inclusion, and nothing is charged until you approve it.
Important information
North India Classic Tour — 14 days
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- No payment is taken until you approve the itinerary.
Who it suits
- Travellers on a once-in-a-while long trip who want to cover North India's range — monuments, desert forts, the Ganges, and a gentler finish — in one booking. Best October to March; the flights linking Rajasthan, Varanasi and Rishikesh mean this itinerary is less weather-dependent than an all-road version, though fog can occasionally delay winter flights in the plains.
How booking works
Send an enquiry
Dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel. Two fields to start.
We check availability
Hotels, guides and permits for your dates, with honest alternatives if something is full.
Price and hotels named
Every hotel and inclusion is named before you pay anything.
Written quote in INR
One document, no hidden lines, valid for the dates it quotes.
You approve
Change anything you like. Nothing is charged until you say yes.
A named specialist runs it
The same person from first reply to departure, Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST.
Your trip designer
Gurudutt Kaushal
Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur
Gurudutt Kaushal founded Experience My India and set the two rules every trip here runs on: hotels and guides are named before you pay, and a human replies within four hours. Your itinerary is designed by one of the 35+ destination specialists on his team and checked against our vetting standard.
Trust and protection
Ministry of Tourism approved
Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Registered business
GSTIN 09BZFPM8067A1Z9
4.3 / 5 on Tripadvisor
Independent guest reviews
No payment to start
A written quote first; charged in INR only after you approve.
Why book with Experience My India
Government-approved operator
Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
500+ vetted local guides
35+ destination specialists plan every trip by hand.
Human help, every day
Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST · +91 73022 65809
No payment until you approve
You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.
Frequently asked questions
Is fourteen days too much travelling for one trip?
It is a full trip, but the pace is built around two to three nights per stop rather than one-night hops everywhere, and the flights between Rajasthan, Varanasi and Rishikesh cut what would otherwise be very long drives.
Can this itinerary be shortened?
Yes — dropping either Udaipur/Jodhpur or the Varanasi/Rishikesh leg brings it to roughly nine to ten days. Ask and we will re-quote either version.
Why fly rather than drive between Rajasthan and Varanasi?
The road distance is well over a thousand kilometres; flying (usually via Delhi) turns what would be two draining driving days into a half-day of travel, leaving more time at each stop.
Does winter fog affect this itinerary?
Occasionally. North Indian plains airports, including Delhi, can see fog-related delays in December and January. We build a little slack into the connecting days where possible.
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