Flight to Delhi.

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar Hotel 5*

Discovery of Old Delhi, including a pass by the Red Fort overlooking the lively market street of Chandni Chowk. Visit of Jama Masjid Mosque, Raj Ghat and its Mahatma Gandhi memorial and museum. Visit of India Gate, the Presidential Palace, Connaught Place and Humayun’s Tomb. (B-L-D)

Stop for the discovery of Qutab Minar, an impressive red sandstone minaret, followed by transfer to the airport, lunch and flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival, transfer and check-in at the hotel. Late afternoon mini-cruise on Lake Pichola and stop at Jag Mandir Island. TatSaraasa Resort & Spa 5* (B‑L‑D)

Visit to Jagdish Temple. Discovery of the Maharana’s palaces. Lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the lake, followed by a visit to a silk painting center. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B‑L‑D)

Departure for Ranakpur along roads lined with acacia trees. Discovery of the Jain temples, followed by a vegetarian lunch. Continuation to Jodhpur. Check-in and dinner at the hotel. Radisson Hotel 5* (B‑L‑D)

Discovery of Jodhpur, also known as the “Blue City,” a true oasis in the heart of the Thar Desert. Visit to Mehrangarh Fort, perched atop a hill overlooking the city. Turban-tying demonstration, followed by a visit to Jaswant Thada. (B-L-D)

Continuation to Dechu, in the heart of the Rajasthan desert along the road linking Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, a Thar Desert oasis. Jeep tour for the discovery of a Bishnoi village, traditional dwellings and local artisans. Camel ride through the dunes at sunset, followed by dinner and a performance. Overnight in the desert. Thar Oasis Camp (tents) (B‑L‑D)

Departure for Jaisalmer, a caravan city in the heart of the Thar Desert. Visit to a school, followed by the discovery of the Bada Bagh cenotaphs at sunset. Check-in and dinner at the hotel. Jaisalkot Hotel 5* (B‑L‑D)

Morning discovery of the city of Jaisalmer, its havelis and Jain temple, followed by a walking tour through the bazaar. Free time. (B‑L‑D)

Departure for Bikaner, a fortified city surrounded by the Thar Desert. Demonstration of sari draping, followed by a visit to Junagarh Fort and its palaces and temples. Visit of the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. Tuk‑tuk ride, chai tea tasting and stop at a local pastry shop for the discovery of regional specialties. Heritage Resort Hotel 4* (B‑L‑D)

Departure for the Shekhawati region, known as an open-air art gallery of Rajasthan. Stop in a village for an introduction to brick-making. Lunch featuring local specialties, followed by a henna tattoo demonstration. Continuation to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. Evening Bollywood cinema experience. Holiday Inn City Centre Hotel 5* (B‑L‑D)

Welcome at Diggi Palace, a former 19th‑century royal residence. Participation in Holi celebrations featuring folk dances, traditional music and local specialties, including activities with natural colored powders. Afternoon discovery of the City Palace complex and the Palace of Winds. Electric rickshaw ride and discovery of Jaipur’s market, followed by a tasting of lassi, a traditional Indian beverage. (B‑L‑D)

Excursion to Amber Fort, perched on a hill near Jaipur and known for its Rajput architecture and ornate décor. Departure for Fatehpur Sikri for a visit to Jama Masjid Mosque, the audience halls of Emperor Akbar and the giant chessboard. Continuation to Agra and check-in at the hotel. Evening cooking class to prepare jeera aloo with an Indian family, followed by dinner. Radisson Agra Hotel 5* (B‑L‑D)

Discovery of the Taj Mahal, a white marble masterpiece and symbol of love. Discovery of a marble workshop for a demonstration of semi‑precious stone inlay work, followed by a visit to the Red Fort. (B‑L‑D)

Transfer to the train station and train to Jhansi, followed by continuation to an Ayurvedic wellness center. Free time, followed by a vegetarian dinner. Hotel Shatam Jeeva 4+* (B‑L‑D)

Drive to Orchha and visit of its palace, followed by continuation to Khajuraho and check-in at the hotel. Chandela Hotel 5* (B‑L‑D)

Visit of the Khajuraho site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its finely sculpted temples and their artistic and symbolic scenes. Free time at the hotel. (B‑L‑D)

Free morning. Afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Varanasi. Check‑in at the hotel, followed by a rickshaw ride along the ghats and discovery of the evening puja ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. Hotel Rivatas By Ideal 4* (B‑L‑D)

Early morning transfer to the pier for a boat ride on the Ganges, a place of purification for many pilgrims. Discovery of Tulsi Manas Temple and Bharat Mata Temple, followed by a visit to Sarnath and its museum. (B‑L‑D)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi. Visit to Gandhi Smriti, followed by free time at the local Janpath market. Check‑in at the hotel while awaiting the evening return flight. Welcomehotel by ITC, Dwarka 5* (B‑L‑D)

Return flight to Montreal.