Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Your representative will meet you at New Delhi airport and arrange your hotel transfer. Once you're settled, the rest of the day is yours to relax, freshen up, or do some light exploring around your accommodation at your own pace.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll head out for a full guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The itinerary includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb in the newer part of the city, then transitions to Old Delhi where you'll see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort. A rickshaw ride through the bustling Chandni Chowk spice market follows, with lunch at a local restaurant afterwards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided full day tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
The drive to Agra begins after breakfast, stopping at Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb) along the way. Once you arrive in Agra, you'll check in at your hotel and then proceed on a guided tour of Agra Fort with its historic structures. The afternoon continues with visits to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb)
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks Sikandra Fort Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid 
- Day 4
Agra
You'll wake before sunrise for an early visit to the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh with a guide. After returning to your hotel for breakfast and a freshener, the day continues with another guided tour covering Agra Fort's historic structures, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, and Jama Masjid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid - Day 5
Agra to Jaipur
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll drive toward Jaipur with en-route stops at Fatehpur Sikri, an ancient deserted Mughal town built in 1571 from red stone. You'll visit the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal before continuing to Jaipur. Hotel check-in happens upon arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal 
- Day 6
Jaipur
After breakfast, a full day guided tour of Jaipur starts with the impressive Amber Fort where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride. From there, you'll explore the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, pass by the scenic Jal Mahal, visit the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), and finish at Birla Temple. The evening is yours for shopping or returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided full day tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Optional tour to Jaigarh Fort
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort 
- Day 7
Jaipur to New Delhi
Post breakfast and checkout, you'll drive back to New Delhi with a stop at the Rail Museum at Rewari where tea and coffee snacks are available. Upon arrival in New Delhi, you'll check in to your hotel with the remainder of the day free for relaxation or exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rail Museum at Rewari
- Tea/Coffee and Snacks at Rail Museum
Landmarks Rail Museum at Rewari - Day 8
New Delhi to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to New Delhi airport for your flight to Kathmandu. A representative meets you upon arrival and arranges your hotel transfer. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Kathmandu
A full day guided tour of the Kathmandu valley follows breakfast. You'll visit Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, then see Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist Stupa in the region. Kathmandu Durbar Square comes next with its fine arts and historical architecture reflecting ancient Nepalese culture. Evening and remaining daylight hours are free for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour around Kathmandu valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swyambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square 
- Day 10
Patan
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you to Patan to visit numerous temples, statues, and palaces in Durbar Square. You'll explore the Patan Museum which displays traditional sacred arts in an illustrious architectural setting. Following lunch, you'll head to the Tibetan district to see Boudha Stupa and Buddhist temples. Patan also serves as a traditional handicraft center where you can purchase jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided day tour to Patan
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit temples, statues, and palaces in Patan
- Visit Patan Museum
- Visit Tibetan district of Kathmandu
- Visit Boudha Stupa
- Visit Buddhist temples
Optional Activities
- Purchase jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks in Patan
Landmarks Patan Durbar Square Patan Museum Boudha Stupa - Day 11
Kathmandu to Chitwan
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Chitwan National Park. Upon arrival, you'll check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day free to relax and explore the surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Chitwan National Park 
- Day 12
Chitwan National Park
You'll start early before breakfast with a canoeing ride on the Rapti River where crocodiles may be spotted, followed by a visit to the Elephant breeding centre. After returning for breakfast and a refresher, an afternoon wildlife safari begins where you'll ride on an elephant to explore the jungle. Guides will help you identify one-horned rhinoceros, various deer species, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bears, leopards, and potentially the Royal Bengal tiger, along with birds, plants, and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Canoeing ride on Rapti River
- Visit Elephant breeding centre
- Afternoon wildlife safari with elephant ride
- Wildlife viewing including rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard, and tiger
Optional Activities
- Wildlife photography
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 13
Chitwan to Pokhara
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Pokhara. After checking in and freshening up at your hotel, an afternoon tour covers the city, new market, Tibetan Camp, Gupteshwar Cave, Seti Gorge, and Devi Fall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon tour of Pokhara
- Visit Pokhara city and new market
- Visit Tibetan Camp
- Visit Gupteshwar Cave
- Visit Seti Gorge
- Visit Devi Fall
Landmarks Gupteshwar Cave Seti Gorge Devi Fall - Day 14
Pokhara
Starting early before breakfast, you'll drive to Sarangkot to view the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhare, Himchuli, Manaslu, and other peaks. After spending a couple of hours there, you'll return for breakfast and rest. Later in the afternoon, a Pokhara sightseeing tour visits Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, Barahi Temple, Mountain Museum, World Peace Pagoda, and other popular spots. The evening is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Sarangkot for mountain views
- Afternoon Pokhara sightseeing tour
- Visit Phewa Lake
- Visit Begnas Lake
- Visit Mahendra Cave
- Visit Seti River Gorge
- Visit Barahi Temple
- Visit Mountain Museum
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
Landmarks Sarangkot Annapurna Range Machhapuchhare Himchuli Manaslu Phewa Lake Begnas Lake Mahendra Cave Seti River Gorge Barahi Temple Mountain Museum World Peace Pagoda - Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you'll check in to your hotel with the rest of the day free for relaxation or exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Kathmandu to Thimphu
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll head to the airport and fly to Paro. A representative assists with your transfer to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. After freshening up at your hotel, you can visit the National Library, a fundamental source for Buddhist scripts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit National Library in Thimphu
Landmarks National Library of Bhutan 
- Day 17
Thimphu
After breakfast, a full day guided tour of Thimphu covers Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, National Memorial Chorten, Buddha View Point, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museums, the National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside view), and the Zoo. The remainder of the day is free for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided full day tour of Thimphu
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
- Visit BBS Tower
- Visit Government Run Handicraft Emporium
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha View Point
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum
- Visit National Textile Museums
- Visit National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside view)
- Visit Zoo
Landmarks Tashichho Dzong BBS Tower National Memorial Chorten Buddha View Point Folk Heritage Museum National Textile Museums National Institute of Traditional Medicine Thimphu Zoo - Day 18
Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast and checkout, you'll enjoy a scenic drive from Thimphu crossing the Dochu La Pass with views of the Himalaya mountains forming Bhutan's northern border. A visit to a traditional farmhouse follows where you'll experience colorful, decorative buildings traditionally constructed with mud and stones. Upon arrival at your destination, check in to your hotel for leisure activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive over Dochu La Pass
- Visit traditional farmhouse for authentic village experience
Landmarks Dochu La Pass 
- Day 19
Punakha
Post breakfast, you'll head out on a guided sightseeing tour to Punakha. The Punakha Dzong, a magnificent 17th-century fortress and the largest in Bhutan, is the main stop. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit the Nalanda Buddhist Institute to meet with Buddhist monks and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. The rest of the day is free for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour to Punakha
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Nalanda Buddhist Institute
- Meet with Buddhist monks
Landmarks Punakha Dzong Nalanda Buddhist Institute - Day 20
Punakha to Paro
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Paro. Once you arrive and check in at your hotel, you'll freshen up and continue sightseeing to visit Ta Dzong, originally the watchtower of Paro Dzong and renovated in 1968 to house the National Museum of Bhutan. Later, you'll enjoy a cooking class in spicy Bhutanese cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
- Cooking class in spicy Bhutanese cuisine
Landmarks Ta Dzong - Day 21
Paro
After breakfast, you'll take a spectacular walk to the iconic 300-year-old Tiger's Nest Monastery where Guru Padmasambava is believed to have landed on a tiger's back in the 8th century (the round trip walk is approximately 5 hours). Afterwards, you'll visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum with antique thangka paintings, textiles, weapons, armor, household objects, and natural and historic artifacts. A short walk to Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) follows, featuring fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore. In the evening, you'll stroll around Paro main street visiting shops and the local market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
- Visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong)
- Evening stroll around Paro main street
Optional Activities
- Shop at Paro main street
- Visit local market in Paro
Landmarks Tiger's Nest Monastery Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong - Day 22
Paro
After breakfast and checkout from your hotel, you'll transfer to Paro airport to board your flight to your next destination.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Paro.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
