Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi International Airport where someone will meet you and drive you to your hotel. After that, the rest of the day is yours to rest and adjust to the time zone.
- Day 2
Delhi
A guided tour takes you through both Old and New Delhi. You'll start at the largest mosque in India, then walk through the busy bazaar before heading to the Red Fort and Rajghat memorial. In the afternoon, you'll see Humayun's Tomb with its Persian-style gardens, pass by the presidential residence and India Gate, and finish at the Qutub Minar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India
- Explore Chandni Chowk - oldest and biggest bazaar of Old Delhi
- Walk to Fatehpuri Masjid
- Rickshaw ride to Red Fort
- Visit Rajghat - memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated
- Visit Humayun's Tomb with garden squares and water passages
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - residence of the President of India
- Visit India Gate - archway built in honor of World War I soldiers
- Visit Qutub Minar built in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Fatehpuri Masjid Red Fort Rajghat Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
You'll drive from Delhi to Jaipur and check into your hotel. The day is open for exploring on your own. Later in the evening, there's an option to join a cooking class at a local home where you'll learn about Indian spices and cook an authentic meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local Jaipur family - learn about Indian ingredients and spices, prepare authentic local dishes and enjoy the meal together
- Day 4
Jaipur
Today focuses on Jaipur's palaces and monuments. You'll head to the hilltop Amer Fort and can take an elephant ride there, then see the reflection in Maota Lake. After that, visit the royal City Palace on the banks of Pichola Lake, check out the Jantar Mantar observatory with its large sundial, and end at the Hawa Mahal with its 953 carved windows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amer Fort - 16th century hill fort with private halls, pavilions, and chambers
- Elephant ride to and from Amer Fort
- Visit City Palace - royal palace on banks of Pichola Lake with royal chambers, courts, and carved gateways
- Visit Jantar Mantar - astronomical observatory featuring the world's largest Sundial (Samrat Yantra)
- Visit Hawa Mahal - Palace of the Winds with 953 intricately-designed windows with beautiful latticework
Landmarks/POIs Amer Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
You'll drive to Agra with a stop along the way to explore the 16th century monuments at Fatehpur Sikri, including the five-storey Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza gateway. After checking in at your Agra hotel, you'll relax before visiting the Agra Fort with its grand halls and the Palace of Mirrors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri - 16th century site with Mughal monuments
- Visit Panch Mahal - five storey palace built by Mughal Emperor Akbar
- Visit Buland Darwaza - the highest gateway in the world built in 1601 to commemorate Emperor Akbar's victory over Gujarat
- Visit Agra Fort - magnificent fort with Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), and Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors)
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Panch Mahal Buland Darwaza Agra Fort - Day 6
Agra to Delhi
Early morning takes you to the Taj Mahal to watch the sunrise light up this ivory-white marble monument and see how the colors shift as the sun rises. You'll return to the hotel for breakfast, then drive back to Delhi for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Taj Mahal - ivory-white marble monument built over 22 years, where Mughal Emperor Shahjahan and his wife Mumtaz rest
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal - Day 7
Delhi to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Upon landing, someone meets you and takes you to your hotel at about 4,600 feet elevation. Kathmandu works as both a spiritual center and adventure hub. Your afternoon and evening are free to explore however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Kathmandu
An optional early mountain flight over the Himalayas and Mt Everest is available for an extra charge. If you take it, you're back for breakfast. Then you'll explore Kathmandu's spiritual sites, starting at Swayambhunath Stupa with its gold temples and prayer flags. After that, walk through Kathmandu Durbar Square to see centuries-old royal palaces and temples, visit Pashupatinath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and end at Boudhnath Stupa with its iconic Buddha eyes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa - sacred site on hillock with gold-ornated temples and vibrant prayer flags, formed around 2,000 years ago
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square - site with royal palaces dating from 3rd century, featuring temples like Jagannath, Kotilingeswara Mahadev, and Taleju Temple from 15th century with Newari architectural style
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple - oldest Hindu Temple of Kathmandu dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Visit Boudhnath Stupa - largest stupa of Kathmandu with pair of omnipresent Buddha eyes
Optional Activities
- 1-hour scenic mountain flight to the Himalayas soaring past Mt Everest (charge extra - not included in tour price)
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhunath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Boudhnath Stupa - Day 9
Kathmandu to Chitwan
You'll drive to Chitwan, which means Heart of the Jungle, at about 1,360 feet elevation. Check in at your hotel in this wildlife sanctuary where endangered Royal Bengal tigers, sloth bears, Indian one-horned rhinos, and other animals live.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Chitwan
A half-day excursion takes you into Chitwan National Park, Nepal's first national park. You can explore through either an elephant safari or jeep safari in the core areas. If conditions are right, you might spot the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day safari in Chitwan National Park - Nepal's first national park with elephant safari or jeep safari through core regions to spot Royal Bengal Tiger and wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 11
Chitwan to Pokhara
You'll drive to Pokhara, also called the City of Lakes, located at roughly 5,710 feet elevation. This is Nepal's second-largest city. After checking in at your hotel, you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Pokhara
Start early at Sarangkot to catch sunrise views over the Annapurna ranges if weather cooperates. Then visit the World Peace Pagoda on Anandi Hills. You'll see Devis Fall where water goes underground, walk through Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave with its Shiva shrine, and visit Tal Bahari Temple. Later, take a boat ride on Phewa Lake and stop at the Bindyabasini Temple. Finish by strolling through Purano Bazaar with its red brick Newar style architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Sarangkot for sunrise views over Annapurna mountain ranges (weather permitting)
- Visit World Peace Pagoda (approximately 3,600 ft) - Pagoda-style monument symbolizing World Peace and Order on Anandi hills
- Visit Devis Fall (Patale Chango) - waterfall that mysteriously vanishes underground through Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
- Visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave (4,245 ft) - shrine to Lord Shiva with huge Shiva lingam made of stalagmite
- Visit Tal Bahari Temple - double storeyed Pagoda-style Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga on Phewa Lake
- Boat ride at Phewa Lake
- Visit Bindyabasini Temple (3,000 ft) - sacred site dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati (form of Goddess Parvati)
- Walk through Pokhara's Purano Bazaar - red brick houses representing Newar architecture
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot World Peace Pagoda Devis Fall Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave Tal Bahari Temple Phewa Lake Bindyabasini Temple - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll drive back to Kathmandu and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city or relax before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Kathmandu Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight home. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
