Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where someone from Holidays At will pick you up and take you to your hotel. After getting settled, there's a half-day guided tour that covers Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, plus drive-bys of Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate.
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour to New Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate - Day 2
New Delhi to Agra
Following breakfast, you'll head out on a half-day tour through Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Red Fort. A short rickshaw ride takes you through the Chandni Chowk spice market before driving to Agra. The rest of your day is open.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour to Old Delhi
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks/POIs Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
Agra
Early morning you'll go to the Taj Mahal for sunrise, then return for breakfast. After that comes a guided tour of Agra Fort covering Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas. Later you'll visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and head to Mehtab Bagh for sunset views. The afternoon and evening are yours for shopping or relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Guided tour to Agra Fort
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit Octagonal Tower
- Visit Jahangir Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Enjoy sunset view of Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh - Day 4
Agra to Khajuraho
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to Agra railway station for a train to Jhansi. A representative meets you there and drives you toward Khajuraho, stopping to visit Jhansi Fort, Government Museum, and Rani Mahal along the way. You'll have free time once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Agra to Jhansi
- Visit Jhansi Fort (en-route)
- Visit Government Museum (en-route)
- Visit Rani Mahal (en-route)
Landmarks/POIs Jhansi Fort Government Museum - Day 5
Khajuraho
Following breakfast, you're looking at a full-day guided tour in Khajuraho covering the western group of temples, eastern group, and the Jain group. Come evening, there's a sound and light show at the Western group temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour to Khajuraho
- Visit western group of temples
- Visit eastern group of temples
- Visit Jain group of temples
- Sound and light show at Western group of temples
Landmarks/POIs Khajuraho Western Group of Temples Khajuraho Eastern Group of Temples Khajuraho Jain Group of Temples - Day 6
Khajuraho to Varanasi
After breakfast you'll check out and head to Khajuraho airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon landing, a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. Once refreshed, you'll go on a guided tour to Sarnath, visiting Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery before returning to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - Day 7
Varanasi
Early morning brings a boat ride on the River Ganges, then you'll return for breakfast. The guided tour that follows covers Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening you'll see the Ganges Aarti ceremony at the Ghat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour to Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 8
Varanasi to Kathmandu
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight to Kathmandu. A Holidays At representative will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll take a full-day guided tour around Kathmandu valley hitting Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square. You'll catch the evening Aarti at Pashupatinath and have time to walk the local streets, check out markets, talk with people, and try street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour around Kathmandu valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swyambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Evening Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
- Explore local market and taste street food
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Kathmandu Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square - Day 10
Kathmandu to Chitwan
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Chitwan, then settle into your hotel. Once refreshed, you'll explore Tharu Village to see how the local community lives and watch Tharu Cultural Dance Performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Tharu Village
- Learn about Tharu lifestyle and culture
- Tharu Cultural Dance Performances
Landmarks/POIs Tharu Village - Day 11
Chitwan
Early morning you're heading to Chitwan National Park for a canoe ride on the Rapti River where you might spot crocodiles, then visit the Elephant Breeding Centre. Back at your hotel for breakfast and free time, then after lunch comes an elephant ride through the jungle to look for one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bears, leopards, and Royal Bengal tigers. Your guides help identify birds and plants while you take wildlife photos. You'll return to the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canoeing ride on Rapti River at Chitwan National Park
- Visit Elephant Breeding Centre
- Jungle safari / Game drive by elephant
- Wildlife viewing in Chitwan National Park
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park Rapti River Elephant Breeding Centre - Day 12
Chitwan to Pokhara
After breakfast you check out and drive toward Pokhara, stopping in Bandipur to visit Thani Mai perched on a steep slope and explore Bandipur Bazar. Continuing on to Pokhara, you'll check into your hotel with the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bandipur
- Visit Thani Mai
- Visit Bandipur Bazar
Landmarks/POIs Bandipur Thani Mai Bandipur Bazar - Day 13
Pokhara
Early in the morning you'll drive to Sarangkot for views of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhare, Himchuli, Manaslu, and other peaks. Back at your hotel for breakfast and leisure time, then after refreshing you'll take a sightseeing tour covering Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, Barahi Temple, Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda. The rest is free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Sarangkot
- Enjoy Annapurna range views
- Sightseeing tour to Pokhara
- Visit Phewa Lake
- Visit Begnas Lake
- Visit Mahendra Cave
- Visit Seti River Gorge
- Visit Barahi Temple
- Visit Mountain Museum
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Annapurna Range Machhapuchhare Phewa Lake Begnas Lake Mahendra Cave Seti River Gorge Barahi Temple Mountain Museum World Peace Pagoda - Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast you check out and drive to Kathmandu, stopping at Manakamana Temple along the way. You'll check into your hotel with free time for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Manakamana Temple
Landmarks/POIs Manakamana Temple - Day 15
Kathmandu to Departure
Following breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight to your next destination or home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
