Uttar Pradesh

Home of the Taj Mahal, and a cultural heartland where the holy Ganges city of Varanasi and Mughal monuments come together.

Uttar Pradesh lies on the Ganges Plain in northern India and is one of the country's richest regions in historical and cultural heritage. The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra, along with nearby Fatehpur Sikri, are all World Heritage Sites. Varanasi is one of Hinduism's holiest cities, where the morning bathing and evening aarti on the Ganges ghats are unforgettable. Sarnath, on the city's outskirts, is where the Buddha gave his first sermon. The capital, Lucknow, is known for its Nawabi architecture and cuisine. The best season is October to March; summers are scorching. Agra can be reached from Delhi by train or road, and both Varanasi and Lucknow have airports.

Destinations

• Varanasi
• Agra
• Lucknow
• Prayagraj
• Ayodhya
• Kushinagar
• Shravasti
• Mathura & Vrindavan
• Chitrakoot
• Orchha
• Khajuraho

Itineraries

• Delhi to Varanasi Ganges Plains Cultural Route – A cultural journey from Delhi to Varanasi via Agra, Orchha, and Khajuraho.
• Buddhist Circuit Pilgrimage (India & Nepal) – A pilgrimage loop covering Sarnath, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Shravasti.
• Central India Heritage Trail: Delhi to Indore – A cultural journey heading south from Delhi through Gwalior, Khajuraho, and Sanchi to Malwa.
• Vrindavan, Mathura & Agra Pilgrimage – A short trip south from Delhi to the Krishna pilgrimage sites of Braj, followed by the Taj Mahal in Agra.
• In the Footsteps of the Buddha Pilgrimage – Follow the sacred path from Bodh Gaya through Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, and Kushinagar, ending at Sarnath.
• Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho Heritage Trail – Follow the main route south from Delhi to explore a hilltop fort, the Bundela capital, and the Chandela temples
• Grand Madhya Pradesh Heritage & Tiger Loop – Traverse Madhya Pradesh from Gwalior to Indore, connecting heritage, tigers, mountains, and sacred cities in one go.
• Delhi, Agra & Jaipur Golden Triangle – A classic loop from Delhi to the Taj Mahal and the Pink City, perfect for first-time visitors to North India.
• Grand Rajasthan Desert & Forts Loop – A grand loop from Delhi covering Shekhawati, desert fortresses, Udaipur, Pushkar, and Jaipur.