Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi airport where your Yolo India Tours representative will be waiting to help with your transfer to the hotel. Get yourself settled in for the night and rest up before the days ahead.
- Day 2
Delhi Old and New City Tour
After breakfast, head into Old Delhi and see the Jama Mosque, then take a rickshaw through the historic 300-year-old Chandni Chowk bazaar and Asia's largest spice market. From there, stop at Raj Ghat memorial before moving to New Delhi to see the President's official home, Parliament Building, and India Gate. Your day wraps up with visits to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutub Minar UNESCO site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Mosque
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar and Asia's largest spice market
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's official home)
- Drive past Parliament Building
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks/POIs Jama Mosque Chandni Chowk Raj Ghat Rashtrapati Bhavan Parliament Building India Gate Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur (Pink City)
Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Jaipur, passing through rural villages, the Aravalli hills, and agricultural land. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free. If you're interested, there are optional visits to Galta Ji temple complex with its natural spring and monkey colony, or you could check out the architecturally impressive Laxmi Narayana Temple instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Galta Ji temple complex (10 km outside Jaipur) - large Hindu temple centered on natural spring with seven pools and monkey colony
- Visit Laxmi Narayana Temple - featuring Hindu deities, mythological carvings, and images of Buddha, Socrates, Zarathustra, and Confucius
Landmarks/POIs Galta Ji Temple Laxmi Narayana Temple - Day 4
Jaipur City Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit the 16th-century step well Panna Meena Ka Kund, then head to Amer Fort which sits about 11 km outside the city. Trek up to see marble palaces, mosaics, and mirror work, including the 17th-century Sheesh Mahal and the Zenana courtyard. On the way back, stop for photos at Jal Mahal. Later, explore City Palace to see peacock gates and museums displaying royal costumes, then visit Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. Before finishing, you'll drive past Hawa Mahal and take photos at Patrika Gate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Panna Meena Ka Kund (16th-century step well)
- Visit Amer Fort
- View Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors)
- View Zenana courtyard
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit City Palace
- View peacock gate
- Museum visit with royal costumes and exhibits
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace)
- Photo stop at Patrika Gate
Optional Activities
- Elephant ride at Amer Fort
Landmarks/POIs Panna Meena Ka Kund Amer Fort Sheesh Mahal Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Patrika Gate - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra via Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri
Drive to Agra after breakfast with stops en route to see the 9th-century step well at Abhaneri and the historic ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. Once you check in at your hotel, the evening is open. If interested, you can optionally visit Mehtab Bagh across the river for views of the Taj Mahal framed by gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit 9th-century step well at Abhaneri
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Optional Activities
- Visit Mehtab Bagh (Moonlit Garden) - 950 square foot garden with views of Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Abhaneri Step Well Fatehpur Sikri Mehtab Bagh - Day 6
Agra to Delhi
Get up early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then return for breakfast. After checking out, visit Agra Fort and the Mini/Baby Taj. You'll then drive back to Delhi via one of India's best highways. Check into your hotel and the rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Mini/Baby Taj
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah - Day 7
Delhi to Kathmandu
This morning, transfer to Delhi airport to catch your flight to Kathmandu. When you arrive, your representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. After settling in, take a walking tour through the colorful markets. Later, you'll explore Kathmandu including Durbar Square, the golden Swayambunath Stupa which is over 2,000 years old, then visit Bouddhanth and Pushupatinath temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of colorful markets in Kathmandu
- Visit Durbar Square
- Visit golden Swayambunath Stupa
- Visit Bouddhanth
- Visit Pushupatinath
Landmarks/POIs Durbar Square Swayambunath Stupa Bouddhanth Pashupatinath - Day 8
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara, one of Nepal's most beautiful towns. Check in at your resort and if you'd like, head to the new market for an evening visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit new market in Pokhara
- Day 9
Pokhara Sightseeing and Return to Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll have free time to do as you please. In the afternoon, take a half-day sightseeing tour that includes an hour of boating on Fewa Lake, a stop at David Fall, and a visit to Mahendra Cave. After that, you'll transfer back to Kathmandu for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boating on Fewa Lake (approximately 1 hour)
- Visit David Fall
- Visit Mahendra Cave
Landmarks/POIs Fewa Lake David Fall Mahendra Cave - Day 10
Departure from Kathmandu
Check out from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward journey. Your tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
