This TourRadar itinerary starts in Delhi, includes a full safari day in Ranthambore and reaches Varanasi after Jaipur. Starting with city sightseeing and finishing by the Ganges gives the trip a different rhythm from Varanasi-first tours.
Itinerary at a glance
- Day 1 • New Delhi arrival
- Day 2 • Delhi sights
- Day 3 • Delhi to Agra
- Day 4 • Fatehpur Sikri and Ranthambore
- Day 5 • Ranthambore National Park
- Day 6 • Ranthambore to Jaipur
- Day 7 • Jaipur
- Day 8 • Jaipur to Varanasi
- Day 9 • Ganges and Sarnath
- Day 10 • Ramnagar Fort and departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 • New Delhi arrival
Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Keep the first day easy if you are arriving after a long flight.
Day 2 • Delhi sights
Spend the day exploring Old and New Delhi with time for markets and monuments.
Day 3 • Delhi to Agra
Drive to Agra and see the city’s Mughal landmarks. Confirm where the Taj Mahal fits in your dates.
Day 4 • Fatehpur Sikri and Ranthambore
Leave Agra and stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Ranthambore. Stay near the park.
Day 5 • Ranthambore National Park
Keep the day available for the scheduled safari sessions. Take layers for an early drive and ask what happens if a permit or session changes.
Day 6 • Ranthambore to Jaipur
Transfer to Jaipur. After check-in, a short market visit can fit if time allows.
Day 7 • Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort and explore the central Jaipur sights on your confirmed route.
Day 8 • Jaipur to Varanasi
Travel to Varanasi. Ask how your flight or other transfer affects time for the temple area and evening aarti.
Day 9 • Ganges and Sarnath
Take the listed river boat ride when conditions permit, then continue to Sarnath for the stupas and archaeological museum if open.
Day 10 • Ramnagar Fort and departure
The itinerary lists Ramnagar Fort on the final day. Agree whether it fits your departure and confirm where the tour actually ends.
What to confirm before you book
The marketplace summary names Varanasi as the end city, while its detailed end-point field lists Delhi airport. Confirm the final drop-off city and any included flight in writing before booking onward travel.
View the published tour itinerary and booking options. For more planning advice, read our related travel guide. Share your dates and group size if you’d like help planning this route. Contact Varanasi Excursion.