Sunrise to Sunset
Experience every Horizon
Sunrise to Sunset Experience every Horizon
Experience the culture, spirituality, and heritage of India on this journey through iconic destinations including Mumbai, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, and Mathura. Visit famous landmarks such as the Golden Temple, Wagah Border, Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, and the Taj Mahal in Agra, while exploring historic cities, royal architecture, and sacred sites.
This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and spiritual experiences across India.
Upon arrival, you will receive a warm welcome and be immediately transferred to your hotel to recover from your long flight.
Overnight stay in a hotel
After breakfast, you will have an extensive city tour of Mumbai. You will visit the Hanging Garden, Dobhi Ghat, the Gateway of India, and Mani Bhawan, among others. Later in the afternoon, you will also visit the homes of film stars in the Juhu area.
Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is a densely populated city on the west coast of India. The iconic stone arch, the Gateway of India, built by the British Raj in 1924, stands on Mumbai Harbor. Near Elephanta Island, there is also an ancient cave temple dedicated to Shiva. Mumbai is also known as the heart of the Bollywood industry.
Overnight stay at a hotel
After breakfast, you will depart for Mumbai airport for your flight to Amritsar. Upon arrival in Amritsar, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Amritsar – is a city in the state of Punjab in northwestern India. The city is located in the Amritsar district of the same name, not far from the border with Pakistan. It is the spiritual center of Sikhism and is also home to the Harmandir Sahib, or the Golden Temple.
Overnight stay at a hotel
After breakfast, you will depart for a full-day city tour of Amritsar. You will visit the Golden Temple and the Jaliawala Bagh, among other places. Later in the afternoon, you will also visit the Wagah Border to attend the flag-raising ceremony. It’s an indescribably beautiful ceremony!
The Golden Temple – The holiest of all gurdwaras, the Golden Temple, is situated in the heart of the sacred pool, the Amrita Sagar, which gives the city its name. As you walk around the temple on its white marble floor, you’ll immediately notice its friendly and peaceful atmosphere. In the background, you’ll hear prayers being read from the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, accompanied by tabla music. Worshippers bathe or sit at the water’s edge.
Wagah Border – Wagah is the only land border crossing between India and Pakistan, located on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, India, and Lahore, Pakistan. A visit to the border during the Wagah Border flag-raising ceremony is one of the most beautiful moments to witness, with the Border Security Force on the Indian side and the Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistani side.
Overnight stay at a hotel
After a delicious breakfast, you will depart from Chandigarh for Rishikesh. En route, you will first stop in Haridwar. In Haridwar, you will first visit the Mansadevi Temple by cable car and then attend the Ganga Aarti. Then, you will continue to Rishikesh.
Haridwar, formerly Gangadwara, is a city and municipality in the Haridwar district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The city is located at the point where the Ganges River flows from the mountains into the valleys and is one of the seven holiest places for Hindus.
Rishikesh is a city and municipality in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies at the foot of the Himalayas in Northern India. It is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas. Rishikesh is the world’s yoga capital and is known, among other things, for the Beatles’ visit to the Maharishi Mahes Yogi Ashram. The sacred Ganges River flows through the city, just after it leaves the Siwalik Mountains. Rishikesh is surrounded by mountains and is bisected by the Ganga River. Situated in the foothills of the Garhwal region, Rishikesh is a land of yogis and ashrams. It is the gateway to the higher Garhwal region and the starting point for pilgrimage routes to the four dhams of Uttarakhand: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
Today, an extensive city tour of Old and New Delhi is planned, led by an expert guide. You will be picked up at the agreed-upon time. During this city tour, you will visit, among other things: You’ll pass the Red Fort (drive past), Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, and also take a rickshaw ride. Later in the afternoon, you’ll visit the Birla Mandir, Lotus Temple, and India Gate. You’ll also see the Presidential Palace/Parliament and Qutub Minar along the way.
The Red Fort is a walled palace in Shahjahanabad, Delhi. It lies on the Yamuna River. It is one of Delhi’s most famous landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also where the Prime Minister of India delivers a speech every August 15th, marking the anniversary of India’s independence from Great Britain. The fort was built as a palace by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
Qutub Minar is one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in India. Located in Delhi, it is one of the city’s major tourist attractions. At 72.5 meters tall, it is the tallest stone tower in India. Construction of the tower began in 1193 under Qutb-ud-din Aybak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. The tower was not finally completed until 1368. The differences in architectural style are clearly visible. UNESCO declared the tower and its associated monuments a World Heritage Site in 1993.
After breakfast, the journey to Jaipur begins at the agreed-upon time.
This drive will give you your first impressions of beautiful Rajasthan. Now you will understand why Jaipur is called “the pink city.” The city is entirely walled in pink stone.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, you will then proceed to the hotel.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today you will visit Amber Fort by elephant, the Hawa Mahal, and Sheez Mahal. (We paid for the elephant ride, but you must pay the entrance fee to enter the Amber Fort yourself.)
The Amber Fort—or Ajmer Fort, as it’s also known—is one of the most popular buildings in India and is heavily visited. An average of 5,000 people visit it daily! The fort is built from a royal palace of light yellow and pink sandstone combined with marble. There are four main sections within the fort, each with its own courtyard. It served as the residence of the emperors of Ajmer, the capital of the Mughal Empire. The fort was built in 1592 by Raja Jai Singh I, with later additions by Sawai Jai Singh. The Amber Fort is located near the city of Jaipur. It was built in what was once a small village called Amba. Later, under the rule of the Kachwaha clan, led by Akbar the Great, this town became the capital of his empire, and construction of the palace began. Amba remained the capital until 1727, when Sawai Jai Sing moved the capital to Jaipur.
After breakfast, today’s journey continues to Agra, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Along the way, you can visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of Emperor Akbar. [Unguided]
Fatehpur Sikri is a city and municipality in Agra district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585 and was built by the Mughal ruler Akbar the Great on a rocky terrain 37 km west of the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India. Because it was a ceremonial capital, the city was never fortified. Fatehpur Sikri is unique in its layout and architecture. The city is believed to express Akbar’s personality and principles.
Overnight stay at a hotel
Today, a half-day city tour is planned. You will visit, among other things, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. A trip to Tonga is also planned.
The Taj Mahal is an imposing white marble mausoleum in Agra (Uttar Pradesh). Shah Jahan, the fifth ruler of the Mughal Empire, commissioned the monument between 1632 and 1648 as the final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631. After Shah Jahan’s death, his remains were also interred in the tomb. The Taj Mahal is not located in the center of the garden, as is customary, but on a raised platform on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, thus dominating the surrounding area. Four freestanding minarets occupy the corners of the platform, giving the structure a three-dimensional reference. The Taj Mahal is flanked by two identical buildings—the mosque and the guesthouse—built in contrasting red sandstone. Between the mausoleum and the main gate of the complex lies the garden, divided by canals into four equal sections according to the Persian chahar bagh pattern.
Today your entire day is at your leisure. You can plan your day as you please. [Without guide/transport]
If you require transport, we can book a car and driver for you.
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14 Nights / 15 Days
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Mathura - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi
