Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where a representative meets you for your hotel transfer. The rest of your day is free, so you can walk around the city at your own pace, checking out the busy streets and tree-lined boulevards whenever you feel like it.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport in New Delhi, as per your flight time)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
This is a full day of sightseeing around Delhi. You'll start at Rajghat, then head to Jama Masjid and take a rickshaw through the chaotic Chandni Chowk market. After that, you'll pass by President House and India Gate, then visit Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar to round out the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing of Delhi
- Visit Rajghat memorial
- 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
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you'll travel to Agra and check into your hotel. Lunch comes at a local restaurant, then you visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. Later, you'll head to Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj Mahal, and finish with time at marble workshops and local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Travel to Agra
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Mehtab Bagh for sunset view of Taj Mahal
- Explore marble inlay workshops
- Shop in Agra's markets
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort Mehtab Bagh Taj Mahal 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Start early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then return for breakfast. From there you'll drive toward Jaipur, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri (37 kilometers from Agra), the 16th-century capital Emperor Akbar built and then abandoned, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast you'll take a guided tour of Jaipur. The day includes Amber Fort and Palace (built in 1592), Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Albert Hall Museum, covering most of what makes Jaipur culturally significant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Jaipur
- 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
Landmarks Amber Fort and Palace Maota Lake Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum - Day 6
Jaipur to New Delhi
After breakfast you'll travel back to New Delhi. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, the day is yours to spend relaxing or exploring the city however you'd like, with no scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Travel to New Delhi
- Day 7
New Delhi to Kathmandu
After breakfast (or earlier if your flight's early), you'll transfer to IGI Airport for your flight to Kathmandu. During the flight you'll see panoramic views of the mountains. Your guide meets you when you land, then escorts you to Nagarkot, a hill station where you can watch sunrises and sunsets over the Himalayas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Niva Niwa Lodge or similar - Nagarkot)
Included Activities
- Transfer to IGI Airport
- Transfer to Nagarkot
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport 
- Day 8
Nagarkot to Kathmandu
You'll wake up early to see the sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot. After breakfast, you drive to Bhaktapur to see its medieval architecture and Durbar Square. In the afternoon you visit the sacred Boudhanath Stupa, then drive to Kathmandu for check-in and an evening on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ghangri Boutique Hotel or similar - Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Himalayas
- Drive to Bhaktapur
- Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Explore temples and streets of Bhaktapur
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Drive to Kathmandu
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Boudhanath Stupa 
- Day 9
Kathmandu
After breakfast you'll explore Kathmandu's cultural sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, the busy Thamel district, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square, hitting the main highlights of what makes the city worth seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ghangri Boutique Hotel or similar - Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Explore Thamel district
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Thamel Swayambhunath Stupa Patan Durbar Square - Day 10
Kathmandu to Thimphu
After breakfast (timing depends on your flight), you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Paro, with beautiful Himalayan views as you descend. Your guide meets you there and drives you to Thimphu. After checking in, you'll take an evening walk through the main street and local market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gakyil Thimphu or similar - Thimphu)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Scenic drive to Thimphu
- Evening walk through Thimphu's main street
- Explore local market in Thimphu
Landmarks Paro International Airport 
- Day 11
Thimphu
After breakfast you'll explore Thimphu's cultural sites including an astrology session at Pangri Zampa Monastery, rare Buddhist manuscripts at the National Library, the Institute for Zorig Chusum, and the Textile Museum. You'll also visit Simply Bhutan living museum, Changangkha Lhakhang temple, and Buddha Point for city views, with King's Memorial Chorten if time permits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gakyil Thimphu or similar - Thimphu)
Included Activities
- Visit Pangri Zampa Monastery with astrology session
- Visit National Library
- Visit Institute for Zorig Chusum
- Visit Textile Museum
- Visit Simply Bhutan
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
- Visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang)
- Visit King's Memorial Chorten (if time permits)
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 12
Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast you drive from Thimphu to Punakha through Dochula Pass, which has 108 chortens built by the Queen Mother and offers Himalayan views on clear days. Once you check in, you visit Punakha Dzong at the river junction, then hike to Chimi Lhakhang and explore the nearby village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kingaling or similar - Punakha)
Included Activities
- Drive through Dochula Pass
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
- Explore nearby village
Landmarks Dochula Pass Punakha Dzong Chimi Lhakhang 
- Day 13
Punakha to Paro
After breakfast you drive from Punakha to Paro, stopping in Wangdue Phodrang to see the historic Wangdue Dzong and its local market. Then you continue through the scenic Paro valley with its lush hills and traditional villages. After checking in, the rest of the day is free for relaxing or exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mandala Resort or similar - Paro)
Included Activities
- Drive to Wangdue Phodrang
- Visit Wangdue Dzong
- Explore local market in Wangdue Phodrang
- Drive to Paro
Landmarks Wangdue Dzong - Day 14
Paro
After breakfast you start a hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), which takes about 2 hours and leads to the clifftop landmark. The effort pays off with views and a sense of serenity at this iconic location. If there's time left, you can visit Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, and Drukgyal Dzong before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mandala Resort or similar - Paro)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Ta Dzong (if time permits)
- Visit Rinpung Dzong (if time permits)
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang (if time permits)
- Visit Drukgyal Dzong (if time permits)
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong Kichu Lhakhang Drukgyal Dzong - Day 15
Paro
In the morning your representative will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your flight onward to either Kathmandu or Kolkata, depending on which direction you're heading next.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Drop-off at Paro International Airport, Bhutan)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Paro International Airport
Landmarks Paro International Airport
