Mithila art trail! Madhubani famous for traditional painting style (Mithila art on walls, courtyards using natural dyes), offers village visits to watch artists, purchase authentic paintings. Combine with Rajgir (ancient Magadha capital, Buddha delivered sermons), Nalanda ruins, Vaishali (world first republic, Buddha last sermon), Patna Mahavir Mandir, Patna Museum. Experience rural Bihar culture, art traditions passed through generations, historical Buddhist sites. Perfect for art lovers, culture enthusiasts, history buffs exploring Bihar rich heritage beyond stereotypes.
Day 1:
Arrive Delhi - Arrive Delhi Airport, hotel check-in, rest, afternoon India Gate, Parliament drive, Qutub Minar (UNESCO, Ôé╣40), overnight Delhi|
Day 2:
Delhi to Agra (230km, 4 hours) - Morning Red Fort (UNESCO, Ôé╣35), Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, afternoon drive Agra via Yamuna Expressway, visit Agra Fort (UNESCO, Ôé╣40), Mehtab Bagh Taj sunset, overnight Agra|
Day 3:
Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri - Pre-dawn Taj Mahal (UNESCO Wonder, 6-7am sunrise golden glow, Ôé╣50/Ôé╣1100), return hotel breakfast, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj, first marble tomb, Ôé╣40), afternoon drive Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO abandoned capital, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Ôé╣40), return Agra, overnight|
Day 4:
Agra to Jaipur (240km, 5 hours) - Morning checkout Agra, drive to Jaipur (Pink City), en route stop at Abhaneri Step Well (Chand Baori, 3500 steps, 13 floors, deepest India, Harshat Mata Temple ruins, free), arrive Jaipur evening, hotel check-in, overnight|
Day 5:
Jaipur Sightseeing - Morning Amber Fort (hilltop, elephant ride Ôé╣900 or jeep, Sheesh Mahal mirrors, Ôé╣40), Jal Mahal photo, afternoon City Palace (royal residence museum, Ôé╣200), Jantar Mantar (UNESCO observatory sundial, Ôé╣40), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds, Ôé╣40), Albert Hall Museum (Indo-Saracenic, Ôé╣40), evening Chokhi Dhani (ethnic Rajasthani village resort, cultural show, puppet, folk dance, camel ride, traditional thali dinner, Ôé╣700-900 all inclusive), overnight Jaipur|
Day 6:
Jaipur to Delhi (280km, 5 hours) - Morning optional Nahargarh Fort (hilltop fort, city panorama, sunset spot), drive Delhi, afternoon shopping Karol Bagh, Dilli Haat, Sarojini Nagar, evening departure