Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll land at IGI Airport in New Delhi where a Go Book Tours representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are open, so it's a good chance to get oriented by walking around the city's streets and tree-lined boulevards at whatever pace works for you.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport, New Delhi)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander the tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
This is a full day of sightseeing across Delhi. Start at Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial, then head to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. You'll take a rickshaw ride through the busy Chandni Chowk market, drive past President House and India Gate, check out Humayun's Tomb, and finish up at Qutab Minar. By evening you'll have seen quite a bit of the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing at Rajghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- Drive past President House and India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk President House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you're heading to Agra. Once you check in at the hotel, take some time to relax. Later in the day you'll visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. The evening is free, so you can wander the local markets looking for handicrafts and souvenirs if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Shopping of handicrafts and souvenirs at Agra market
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
You'll head out early for a guided tour of Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh before sunrise. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, you'll depart for Jaipur and stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along the way. It's a full but interesting travel day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Jaipur's main attractions fill this day. You'll start at Amber Fort and Palace, a UNESCO site with great architecture set on a mountain above Maota Lake. From there it's on to Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. That's a lot to cover, so you'll be moving between sites throughout the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort and Palace
- Visit Jal Mahal
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- 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 Varanasi
After breakfast you head to Jaipur airport for a flight to Varanasi. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel and get settled. Later, spend time walking through the various ghats, checking out sacred temples and the local markets. In the evening you'll be at the banks of the River Ganges for Aarti, the spiritual ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Explore various ghats in Varanasi
- Visit sacred temples
- Explore local market of Varanasi
- Attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 7
Varanasi
Start early with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then visit an Akhara to see traditional martial arts training. The morning continues with a walk through the ghats and a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath shrine, also called the Golden Temple. You'll also stop by Bharat Mata Mandir. After that, head to Sarnath to see the Dhamekha Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. The day ends with evening Aarti on the river.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Akhara
- Morning city tour of Varanasi
- Walk through various sacred Ghats
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum in Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges
Landmarks Akhara Kashi Vishwanath Bharat Mata Mandir Dhamekha Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 8
Varanasi to Kathmandu
Morning transfer to Varanasi airport for a flight to Kathmandu via New Delhi. When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, you'll head to Nagarkot, a quiet hill station with nice views of the Himalayas. You'll check in and settle at your hotel there.
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Niva Niwa Lodge or similar - Nagarkot)
Landmarks Nagarkot 
- Day 9
Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Catch the sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, then have breakfast. From there you drive to Bhaktapur to see its medieval art and architecture, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Next you'll visit Boudhanath, one of Nepal's largest stupas, and then head to Swayambhunath for the valley views and Buddhist and Hindu shrines. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Kathmandu and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ghangri Boutique Hotel or similar - Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the Himalayas
- Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Marvel at exquisite temples in Bhaktapur
- Visit Boudhanath
- Visit Swayambhunath
Optional Activities
- Stroll through quaint streets of Bhaktapur
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Boudhanath Swayambhunath - Day 10
Kathmandu
After breakfast you'll explore Kathmandu's major sites, starting with Swayambhunath Stupa on a hill west of the city. A 20-minute rickshaw ride takes you to Thamel, the main tourist area with shops and restaurants for picking up souvenirs. Then you'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square with its temples, courtyards, and royal palaces like Hanuman Dhoka Palace and Taleju Temple. Wrap up at Patan Durbar Square, known for its Newari architecture and detailed carvings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ghangri Boutique Hotel or similar - Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Rickshaw ride to Thamel
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Explore Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace
- Visit Taleju Temple
- Visit Kumari Ghar
- Visit Ashok Vinayak Temple
- Visit Kal Bhairav
- Visit Kasthamandap
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel district
- Dining at restaurants in Thamel
Landmarks Swayambhunath Stupa Thamel Kathmandu Durbar Square Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace Taleju Temple Kumari Ghar Ashok Vinayak Temple Kal Bhairav Kasthamandap Patan Durbar Square - Day 11
Kathmandu
You'll have a morning transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight home or onward to your next destination. This marks the end of your tour.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop-off at Kathmandu International Airport)
