HIMACHAL · RISHIKESH · DELHI · JAIPUR · AGRA
Thirteen days from Delhi through Dharamshala, Manali, Rishikesh, Jaipur and Agra. A journey through mountain towns, river culture and the Golden Triangle.
DELHI · DHARAMSHALA · MANALI · RISHIKESH · JAIPUR · AGRA
Explore North India on a thirteen-day Delhi round trip, combining Dharamshala and Manali with Rishikesh, Jaipur and Agra.
Begin in Delhi, travel into Himachal for Tibetan cultural surroundings and mountain-town sightseeing, then continue towards the Ganges. The final section links Jaipur’s forts and palaces with Fatehpur Sikri, Agra and the Taj Mahal before returning to Delhi.
The route is thirteen days and twelve nights, including a planned overnight transfer towards Rishikesh. Accommodation, agreed itinerary transport, daily breakfast and selected meals, English-speaking guides and listed sightseeing are included. Confirm exact travel modes, hotel nights, meal coverage and optional activities in your final plan.
Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and Manali.
Riverfront visits and a flexible local day.
Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, with the Taj Mahal.
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · NORTH INDIA ITINERARY
ARRIVE · DELHI
Meet the team at Delhi Airport and take the arranged transfer to your hotel. Allow time to check in and rest after your journey.
The planned evening includes India Gate, a drive through the Parliament area and Connaught Place, subject to your arrival time, access and traffic.
DELHI → DHARAMSHALA
Take the confirmed flight or private road transfer towards Dharamshala, then check into your McLeod Ganj hotel. The travel mode, tickets, baggage allowance and local transfers must match your written plan.
If arrival time allows, explore the Bhagsu area and Tibetan market. An overnight bus alternative would require a revised arrival and hotel schedule, so agree any change before booking.
DHARAMSHALA · MCLEOD GANJ
Visit the public areas of Namgyal Monastery and the Dalai Lama Temple complex, along with St. John in the Wilderness Church, as opening arrangements allow.
An optional Gallu waterfall walk or Dharamkot–Naddi trail can be discussed around your walking experience, conditions and available time. Return to your Dharamshala hotel.
DHARAMSHALA → MANALI
Travel towards Manali, with planned stops around Palampur tea gardens and Kullu shawl-making sites where the road schedule permits.
This is a substantial driving day. Agree the route, stops and expected arrival time with the team; traffic, breaks and road conditions can extend the journey. Check into your Manali hotel.
MANALI · LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
The sightseeing plan includes Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple and the Vashisht hot-spring area, with time around Old Manali cafés and markets.
Solang Valley ziplining or paragliding is optional. Confirm activity availability, suitability, transport and coverage separately before adding it to the day.
MANALI → RISHIKESH
Depart for Rishikesh using the agreed overnight bus or private vehicle arrangement. This is a long intercity journey, with its route, breaks and travel mode confirmed before departure.
The baseline plan uses an overnight journey. If you prefer an en-route hotel rest stop, agree the accommodation and any changes to the following day’s arrival and sightseeing in advance.
ARRIVE · RISHIKESH
Arrive in Rishikesh and check into the confirmed hotel or ashram stay. Allow time to rest after the overnight journey.
The planned visits cover the Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula areas and Beatles Ashram, subject to current access; bridge crossings are not assumed. Attend Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat if the day’s timing and local arrangements permit.
RISHIKESH · FLEXIBLE DAY
Spend time by the Ganges and around local cafés, bakeries and bookshops. A yoga session can be requested around the available programme.
Rafting is an optional activity to confirm separately for operating conditions, participant requirements, availability and coverage. A riverside walk provides another way to spend the day.
RISHIKESH → JAIPUR
Take the agreed road or rail journey towards Jaipur. Confirm the exact departure point, travel time, tickets and local station transfers in your itinerary.
This is a major travel day. Check into the Jaipur hotel and keep the evening flexible; a local market visit depends on arrival time and your energy after the journey.
JAIPUR · FORTS & PALACES
The planned sightseeing includes Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, with the visit order arranged around opening hours and traffic.
A light-and-sound show or other optional experience needs separate confirmation. The itinerary also proposes a Rajasthani dinner experience; agree its venue, timing and inclusion in your selected meal plan.
JAIPUR → FATEHPUR SIKRI → AGRA
Drive towards Agra with the listed stop at Fatehpur Sikri, subject to opening arrangements and the road schedule. Check into your Agra hotel.
The plan also includes Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. Confirm visit priorities and the time available rather than fixing every stop around an exact arrival or sunset.
AGRA · TAJ MAHAL → DELHI
The plan proposes an early Taj Mahal visit, with entry and opening arrangements confirmed for your date. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general viewing, so the Agra schedule must account for that.
Travel back to Delhi after the visit and check into your hotel. Keep any shopping or leisure time flexible around the road journey and your departure preparations.
DELHI · DEPARTURE
Check out at the agreed time and take the arranged Delhi Airport transfer for your onward journey.
Share your flight details before confirming the final schedule, and allow enough time for road traffic, airport reporting and any international check-in requirements. International flights are excluded.
Several days involve long transfers. The baseline overnight sequence includes a travel night between Manali and Rishikesh. Confirm transport, accommodation, opening days and the effect of any optional changes before departure.
KNOW YOUR NORTH INDIA TOUR ARRANGEMENTS
Confirm every transport leg, ticket, overnight arrangement, guide service and included meal. Optional walks, yoga, rafting, adventure activities and shows require an agreed plan and explicit coverage.
PLAN THE JOURNEYS AS WELL AS THE VISITS
Discuss the Manali–Rishikesh overnight journey and the Rishikesh–Jaipur transfer before booking. Agree travel mode, breaks, rest-stop preferences and the effect on hotel nights. Keep sightseeing flexible after long journeys.
Plan the Taj Mahal visit around its Friday closure. Monastery visits, riverfront access, yoga, Aarti and other local programmes depend on current opening and operating arrangements.
Share mobility needs, walking experience, dietary requirements and hotel preferences. Pack layers for the hill towns and clothing suited to your dates in the plains. Confirm arrival, departure and baggage details early.
Follow local dress, worship and photography rules, ask before photographing people, and carry litter back from outdoor visits.
Check the Taj Mahal’s official visitor information when planning your Agra date and entry arrangements.
BEFORE YOUR THIRTEEN-DAY JOURNEY
The listed itinerary is thirteen days and twelve nights, starting and finishing in Delhi. It visits Dharamshala, Manali, Rishikesh, Jaipur and Agra along the way.
The baseline route has eleven nights in hotels or an agreed Rishikesh stay, plus an overnight transfer from Manali towards Rishikesh. An en-route hotel rest stop or a different Delhi–Dharamshala travel mode requires a confirmed revised accommodation schedule.
Transport is included as agreed in the final plan, using air-conditioned vehicles, rail or domestic flights where specified. Confirm each leg, tickets, baggage, local transfers and any overnight bus service before booking; the alternatives shown on this page are not all booked together.
Daily breakfast and selected meals are listed inclusions. Confirm breakfast arrangements around overnight travel and the exact lunches, dinners or special meals included. The Rajasthani dinner experience and any meal additions should be identified in the written plan.
English-speaking guides and the listed sightseeing and entry fees are included as agreed in the package. Confirm guide coverage by city and exactly which visits, tickets and activities are covered before departure.
They are optional choices that need separate confirmation of availability, suitability and coverage. Optional activities not listed in your confirmed inclusions are excluded. The route can be discussed around cultural visits and less active alternatives.
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general viewing. Confirm the tour’s start date and Agra visit order so the planned early visit falls on an open day, with tickets and entry arrangements agreed.
The itinerary combines sightseeing with several substantial transfers, including Manali–Rishikesh and Rishikesh–Jaipur. Discuss your comfort with long journeys, walking needs and preferred rest time before confirming the route.
Neither Amritsar nor a separate Haridwar visit is in the thirteen-day detailed route shown here. Ask for a revised itinerary if you want to add another destination, with any extra time and arrangements confirmed.
Yes, discuss your dates, traveller count, transport preferences, standard or deluxe hotel options and activity interests with the team. Confirm the revised route, overnight arrangements, guide coverage and services in writing before booking.
LET’S PLAN YOUR DATES
Include your preferred dates, traveller count, hotel preferences, arrival and departure points, and any sightseeing requests.