10 Days South To North Discovery tour

After breakfast, get picked up from your hotel in Bangalore and begin your journey towards Mysore. En route, stop at the historic town of Srirangapatna, the capital of Tipu Sultan, to explore key attractions like Dariya Daulat Bagh (Summer Palace), Gumbaz (Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali), Tipu’s Fort, and the revered Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. 

Upon arrival in Mysore, begin your city sightseeing with a visit to the magnificent Mysore Palace, an architectural marvel and one of the grandest royal residences in India. Continue to Chamundi Hills to seek blessings at the Chamundeshwari Temple, followed by visits to the Mysore Zoo, the iconic Big Bull (Nandi), St. Philomena’s Church, one of India’s most majestic churches, and the Jagan Mohan Palace, which houses an impressive art gallery. 

In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll at the beautiful Brindavan Gardens, famous for its landscaped lawns and the enchanting musical fountain show. 

Later in the day, drive back to Bangalore and get dropped off at your hotel for an overnight stay. 

Get picked up from your hotel in Delhi. On your arrival you will be assisted by a live Tour Guide. After pick up drive past India Gate, Raj Ghat, Parliament House and Red Fort.  

Later visit Jama Masjid and enjoy a Rickshaw ride at the oldest market of Old Delhi "Chandini Chowk Market” which is almost 3 centuries old famous for Pan Shops (Betel Leaf), spices shops, Dried fruits, street food and much more.  Now its time visit Humanyun Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humanyun commissioned by his first wife empress Bega Begum. Post visit Qutub Minar is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city.  In the end visit Lotus temple  is a Bahai House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its lotuslike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.  Later in day check into your hotel and stay overnight in Delhi. 

In the morning get picked up from your hotel and drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway (3.5 hrs. drive to Agra). On reaching Agra check into your hotel and relax some time to rejuvenate yourself for your further journey. 

Post check inn meet your tour guide with him proceed to visit “Agra Fort” It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also visit Itimad-Ud-Daulah also known as the jewel box or Baby Taj the main building, the structure consists of numerous outbuildings and gardens. The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628, represents a transition between the first phase of monumental Mughal architecture primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations. Later in the day get back to your hotel in Agra and stay overnight. 

In the morning at sunrise time your tour guide will be meet your at the hotel with him proceed to visit “Taj Mahal” a world heritage site, built by fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal literally mean crown palace made of pure white marble & team of 20,000 craftsmen worked consistently for 17 years.  Post visiting Taj Mahal get back to your hotel for breakfast and check out process.  

Later in the day straight drive to Jaipur enroute way visit Fatehpur Sikri which is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 35.7 km’s from Agra also known as ghost town on reaching visit Buland darwazah and Jodha Bai’s Palace. Later continue your drive to Jaipur on reaching check into your hotel and stay overnight. 

n the morning post breakfast and check out process meet your tour guide and leave for a sightseeing tour visit Amer Fort was constructed in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh I who was one of the Navratnas (nine gems) of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Ascend the amer hilltop by an elephant ride. Also visit Panna Meena ka Kund is a unique architectural marvel in India, visited annually by thousands. In addition, the 200-meter deep stepwell attracts attention from tourists globally 

In the afternoon, tour the old walled city of Jaipur. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory situated in the heart of the city. Built in the 1700’s (A.D), it still looks futuristic. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds). The old City Palace & its museum display a rare fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, and house a rare collection of paintings, Rajasthani armory and costumes. Pass through Patrik Gate the gate serves as an entrance to Jawahar Circle Garden the opulent design is genuinely awe-inspiring. And the vibrant and intricate walkways serve as a true reflection of Rajasthani culture.  Later in day check into your hotel and stay overnight at your hotel in Jaipur. 

In the morning post breakfast, you will be meeting your English speaking live Tour Guide who will assist you for the day. Firstly, enjoy a boat ride on river Ganges, Hindus come to Varanasi from all around the world to purify themselves in the holy Ganges water and perform rituals along the dozens of ghats along the river. 

Post visit various ghat of Varanasi including Manikarnika Ghat and various temples such as Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple. Also visit Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city where lord Buddha preached his first sermon.  

Later just before sunset, you are going to get the most memorable moment of your life, because you will be taken to the River Ganges and embark to witness the Ganga aarti ceremony, a grand event that starts at 5.00 pm and you experience a great rapture during this process at Dasashwamedh Ghat. Aarti, written as Aarti, is a Hindu ritual performed by a group of young clergymen well garbed in silk saffron and white robes holding lamps which are waves in a synced motion with the sound of bells drums cymbals, and chanting some Sanskrit mantras takes up a specific spot in the Ghat and start the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga and light is offered to one or more deities. After this, you will return back to the hotel and stay overnight. 

In the morning post breakfast and check out process, straight drive to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi to connect your flight back to Bangalore. Now your tour comes to an end.