Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi Arrival
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around at your own pace. You can check out the busy streets or walk along the tree-lined boulevards to get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport in New Delhi as per your flight timing.)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
Delhi
Start at Rajghat early to see the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, then make your way to Jama Masjid, which is India's largest mosque. After that, you'll take a rickshaw through the lively Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi where the streets are packed with vendors and shoppers. The afternoon involves driving past the Presidential House and India Gate to get a sense of Delhi's government architecture. Later, you'll walk through Humayun's Tomb, a structure built in 1562 that's quite intricate with its marble inlay work. Before heading back, stop at Qutab Minar, a tall brick tower that's been standing for centuries. Return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rajghat memorial site
- Explore Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market
- Drive past Presidential House and India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you'll head to Agra and check in at your hotel. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then in the afternoon visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. Later, go to Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj Mahal, walk through marble inlay workshops, and browse the vibrant markets before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Mehtab Bagh for sunset view
- Explore marble inlay workshops
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Agra's vibrant markets
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort Mehtab Bagh - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
You'll wake early to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then return for breakfast at your hotel. After eating, travel to Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO site about 37 kilometers from Agra that once served as Mughal Emperor Akbar's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 5
Jaipur Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
Following breakfast, you'll join a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. The day starts at Amber Fort and Palace, a UNESCO site built in red sandstone and marble overlooking Maota Lake. From there you'll visit Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort and Palace
- Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir
Landmarks Amber Fort and Palace Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 6
Jaipur to New Delhi
After breakfast you'll drive back to New Delhi, roughly a five and a half hour journey. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city however you'd like at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore New Delhi
- Day 7
New Delhi to Paro - Thimphu
Leave Delhi early and head to IGI Airport for your flight to Paro, Bhutan. Once you land at Paro International Airport, your guide meets you there and drives you toward Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. Check into your hotel and take some time to rest and get settled after your flight. Later in the evening, walk around Thimphu's main street and explore the market area. This gives you a feel for local life and you'll see traditional crafts and handicrafts available for purchase from local artisans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll around Thimphu's main street and market area
Landmarks Paro International Airport Thimphu Main Street and Market Area 
- Day 8
Thimphu Full-Day Cultural Exploration
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Thimphu's cultural side. You'll visit Pangri Zampa Monastery for an astrology session, check out the National Library with its Buddhist manuscripts, see traditional arts at the Painting School, and tour the Textile Museum. Then visit Simply Bhutan living museum. Later head to Changangkha Lhakhang temple for ridge views, then drive to Buddha Point to see the country's largest Buddha statue and panoramic valley views. If time permits, stop at the King's Memorial Chorten.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pangri Zampa Monastery for astrology session
- Visit National Library
- Visit Institute for Zorig Chusum (Painting School)
- Visit Textile Museum
- Visit Simply Bhutan
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
- Visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang)
- Visit King's Memorial Chorten (if time allows)
Landmarks Pangri Zampa Monastery National Library Institute for Zorig Chusum Textile Museum Simply Bhutan Changangkha Lhakhang Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) King's Memorial Chorten - Day 9
Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula Pass
After breakfast, drive from Thimphu to Punakha, crossing Dochula Pass where 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens are located. On clear days you'll get nice views of Bhutan's highest mountains. Once in Punakha, check in and visit the Punakha Dzong fortress. Later, trek to Chimi Lhakhang, known as the 'temple of fertility' on a hillock, and walk through the surrounding village to see how locals live.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Dochula Pass
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Trek to Chimi Lhakhang
- Stroll through surrounding village
Landmarks Dochula Pass Druk Wangyel Chortens Punakha Dzong Chimi Lhakhang 
- Day 10
Punakha to Paro via Wangdue Phodrang
After breakfast, travel to Paro with a stop in Wangdue Phodrang. You'll visit Wangdue Dzong fortress to see its architecture and history, and browse the local market for regional culture. When you reach Paro, check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the valley at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wangdue Dzong
- Explore local market in Wangdue Phodrang
Landmarks Wangdue Dzong - Day 11
Paro Full-Day Adventure
After breakfast, you'll hike to Taktsang Monastery, also called Tiger's Nest, which sits dramatically on a cliffside. This sacred site was blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century and was restored after a 1998 fire. The trek takes roughly 2 hours with nice views along the way. In the afternoon, visit Ta Dzong National Museum, explore Rinpung Dzong fortress-monastery, tour Kichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest Buddhist temples, and see Drukgyal Dzong fortress with its panoramic landscape views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Visit Rinpung Dzong
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang
- Visit Drukgyal Dzong
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong Kichu Lhakhang Drukgyal Dzong - Day 12
Paro Departure
Your driver will pick you up in the morning and take you to Paro International Airport for your departure flight to Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Bangkok, or Singapore. Have a great flight.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Drop-off at Paro International Airport (Bhutan).)
