10-Day Delhi Agra Khajuraho Tour: Mughal Heritage and Central India Temples

Our Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour joins the Mughal heritage of Delhi and Agra with the forts, palaces and temples of Central India. See the Taj Mahal at sunrise and join heritage walks in Old Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. Then travel by road through Madhya Pradesh to the hill fort of Gwalior, the riverside palaces of Orchha and the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Khajuraho, and end with a jeep safari in Panna National Park. It is a private tour with your own car, driver and local guides.

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Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 10-day Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour.

Tour name: Delhi Agra with Central India Heritage
Duration: 10 days and 9 nights
Route: Delhi (2 nights), Agra (2 nights), Gwalior (1 night), Orchha (1 night), Khajuraho (3 nights)
Starts: Delhi airport. Ends: Khajuraho airport
Tour type: private tour with car, driver and local guides
Highlights: Old Delhi, the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Gwalior Fort, Orchha, the Khajuraho temples and Panna National Park
Best time: October to March

Why Choose This Tour

Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and the Khajuraho temples.
Mughal heritage and Mughal architecture: heritage walks in Old Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri with expert guides.
Central India’s hidden gems: Gwalior Fort, the Sas Bahu temples and the Bundela palaces of Orchha, far from the crowds.
Temples and tigers: three nights in Khajuraho with a jeep safari in Panna.
Easy drives: no drive is longer than about four hours.
More than the Golden Triangle: the Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour swaps Jaipur for the heritage of Madhya Pradesh.

Delhi Agra Khajuraho Tour Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour.

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing

We meet you at Delhi airport and take you to your hotel. After a rest, see the Qutub Minar, the tall victory tower of the Delhi Sultans, and Humayun’s Tomb, the garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal and a fine example of early Mughal architecture. In the evening, drive past India Gate or visit the Akshardham temple.

Shamrock travel tip: keep a copy of your passport and visa, carry some cash in rupees for small shops, and drink only bottled or filtered water. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Overnight: Delhi. Read about Delhi.

Day 2: Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi

The Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour begins in the old city. Join a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi, with your guide: the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, a cycle-rickshaw ride through the spice lanes of Chandni Chowk and the Red Fort. In the afternoon, drive past the government buildings of New Delhi. In the evening, watch the light and sound show at the Red Fort.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Delhi

Day 3: Delhi to Agra and the Mughal Heritage of Agra

Drive about 230 km, three to four hours, on the Yamuna Expressway to Agra. Join a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Heritage of Agra: the red sandstone Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Baby Taj. At sunset, see the Taj Mahal from the Mehtab Bagh garden across the Yamuna river.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Agra. Read about Agra.

Day 4: Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri

This is a highlight of your Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour. Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when the white marble turns pink and gold. After breakfast, see Sikandra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar, then drive about 40 km, one hour, for a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s red sandstone capital with the Buland Darwaza and the tomb of Salim Chishti. Return to Agra.

Shamrock travel tip: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, and only small bags, phones and cameras are allowed inside. We plan your Agra days around this. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Agra. Read about Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 5: Agra to Gwalior Fort

Today your Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour leaves the Mughal cities for Central India. Drive about 120 km, two to three hours, to Gwalior. Visit Gwalior Fort on its high rock, with the blue-tiled Man Singh Palace, the Sas Bahu temples and Teli ka Mandir, then the Jai Vilas Palace and its museum of the Scindia royal family.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Gwalior

Day 6: Gwalior to Orchha

Drive about 120 km, two to three hours, to Orchha, the old capital of the Bundela kings on the Betwa river. Visit the Jahangir Mahal and Raj Mahal in the Orchha Fort and the Chaturbhuj temple, and see the royal cenotaphs (chhatris) by the river at sunset. In the evening, you can join the aarti at the Ram Raja temple.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Orchha

Day 7: Orchha to Khajuraho and the Western Group

The temple days of your Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour begin. Drive about 170 km, three to four hours, to Khajuraho. In the afternoon, explore the Western Group with your guide: the Kandariya Mahadev temple, the largest and finest, the Lakshmana, Jagdambi and Chitragupta temples, then the Archaeological Museum. In the evening, watch the light and sound show.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Khajuraho. Read our Khajuraho travel guide.

Day 8: Eastern and Southern Groups and the Adivart Museum

Visit the Eastern Group, with the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath and Shantinath and the Hindu Javari and Brahma temples, and the Southern Group, with the Duladeo and Chaturbhuj temples. In the afternoon, see tribal homes and folk art at the Adivart Tribal and Folk Art Museum, or visit the red canyon of Raneh Falls.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Khajuraho

Day 9: Panna National Park Safari

Drive about 30 km, under one hour, to Panna National Park for a jeep safari through teak forest and the gorges of the Ken river, looking for tigers, leopards, deer and birds. Stop at Pandav Falls and its caves, then return to Khajuraho.

Shamrock travel tip: safari permits are limited, so send us your dates early. Panna is closed for safaris from July to mid-October, when we plan Raneh Falls and the villages instead. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Khajuraho

Day 10: Departure from Khajuraho

After breakfast, we take you to Khajuraho airport for your flight to Delhi or onward. Your Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour includes:

Nine nights in hotels of your choice, with breakfast every day
A private air-conditioned car with driver from Delhi to Khajuraho
Licensed English-speaking guides in Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho
The cycle-rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and monument entry tickets as per the itinerary
All taxes, tolls, parking and driver costs

What Is Not Included

International flights and the flight from Khajuraho
Lunch and dinner
The Panna jeep safari, light and sound shows and camera fees
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

October to March is the best time for the Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour, with pleasant days and Panna open for safaris. The Khajuraho Dance Festival, in February, is a special time to visit. April to June is very hot, and July to September brings rain, but the forts and temples are green and quiet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I end the Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour in Delhi?

Yes. Fly from Khajuraho to Delhi, or we can drive you to Jhansi for a fast train to Delhi.

Can I add Varanasi?

Yes. Our 12-day Varanasi Khajuraho Agra tour adds two nights in Varanasi with the Ganga Aarti and Sarnath.

Can I add Jaipur and Rajasthan?

Yes. We can add Jaipur after Agra to make a Golden Triangle tour with Khajuraho.

Are guides included?

Yes. A licensed local guide joins you at every main stop.

Is the Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour good for families?

Yes. The drives are short, and children enjoy the forts, the light shows and the safari.

How much does the Delhi Agra Khajuraho tour cost?

The price depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Delhi, Agra and Khajuraho Tours

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Golden Triangle tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Khajuraho 4-day tour package: the temples and Panna only.
6-day Varanasi Khajuraho tour: the Ganga and the temples.
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