Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your guide and driver will meet you at Kathmandu airport for the transfer to your hotel. After settling in, there's a briefing session in the evening followed by a welcome dinner with your guide to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This day focuses on Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO sites. You'll check out Bouddhanath Temple and Pashupatinath Temple, then head to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan, which is Nepal's oldest temple. Along the way, your guide shares insights into local history, culture, religion and how people live here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bouddhanath Temple
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Changu Narayan temple
Landmarks/POIs Bouddhanath Temple Pashupatinath Temple Bhaktapur Durbar Square Changu Narayan - Day 3
Kathmandu
Early morning brings a scenic flight over Mount Everest and the Himalayan range with aerial views of Kathmandu Valley. After landing, you'll visit a local family's home to see their daily life and have an authentic Nepalese lunch with them. The afternoon is yours to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Nepalese lunch with local family)
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Mount Everest
- Visit local family
- Authentic Nepalese lunch
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest - Day 4
Kathmandu to Delhi
A short international flight takes you from Kathmandu to Delhi. Once you arrive, you're transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Delhi
Starting in the morning, you'll visit Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Then you pass by the Red Fort and stop at Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. In the afternoon, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar are on the agenda, followed by a tour through Lutyens' Delhi to see monuments like India Gate and Viceroy's House.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Explore Lutyens' Delhi and India Gate
- Drive past Viceroy's House
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Red Fort Raj Ghat Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar India Gate Viceroy's House - Day 6
Delhi to Agra
Head to the train station to board the luxury Maharajas Express. You'll receive a traditional Indian welcome, complete your registration, and get settled into your cabin. Brunch happens onboard, then you disembark in Agra to tour Agra Fort, a UNESCO site and former Mughal fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch onboard Maharajas Express)
Included Activities
- Board Maharajas Express luxury train
- Traditional Indian welcome ceremony
- Brunch onboard train
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort - Day 7
Agra to Ranthambore to Jaipur
After breakfast in a private setting, you'll see the Taj Mahal, the iconic white-marble UNESCO monument and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. From there, it's on to Ranthambore National Park for a safari where you might spot Royal Bengal tigers and other wildlife. You're back on the train by evening for dinner as it heads toward Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at private setting), Dinner (Dinner onboard Maharajas Express)
Included Activities
- Private breakfast setting
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Ranthambore National Park - Day 8
Jaipur
Breakfast comes to you onboard the train before touring Jaipur. You'll explore Amer Fort, a UNESCO site known for its magnificent Rajputana architecture perched on the hills. Lunch is back on the train, then you have free time in the afternoon. Evening brings dinner at an exclusive venue where you'll experience Rajputana hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard train), Lunch (Lunch onboard Maharajas Express luxury restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at exclusive venue - Rajputana hospitality experience)
Included Activities
- Visit Amer Fort
- Lunch onboard train
Landmarks/POIs Amer Fort - Day 9
Jaipur to Udaipur
After saying goodbye to the Maharajas Express crew, you head to the airport for a short domestic flight to Udaipur, known as the City of Lakes. Upon arrival, you're transferred to the Taj Lake Palace hotel, which sits in the middle of Lake Pichola. In the evening, take a boat ride on the lake with a visit to Jag Mandir.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Udaipur
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Visit Jag Mandir
Landmarks/POIs Lake Pichola Jag Mandir - Day 10
Udaipur
Udaipur's exploration starts with touring the City Palace, which sits above Lake Pichola. Next up is Saheliyon Ki Bari, one of India's most beautiful gardens with its historical significance. After that, you can wander through local markets and bazaars to get a feel for the vibrant culture and see what people are selling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari garden
- Explore markets and bazaars
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Saheliyon Ki Bari - Day 11
Udaipur to Mumbai
Following breakfast, a short domestic flight brings you to Mumbai. You're welcomed and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll see the city's key sights including the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, and local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Mumbai
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Explore local markets
Landmarks/POIs Gateway of India Prince of Wales Museum Dhobi Ghat - Day 12
Mumbai
This day is yours to explore Mumbai on your own or simply relax. In the evening, join the group for a farewell dinner to mark the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner
- Day 13
Mumbai Departure
After breakfast, you're transferred to the airport for your departure flight home, bringing your journey through India and Nepal to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
