Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in India
You'll arrive in India and get settled into your hotel. Mid-afternoon check-in gives you time to rest and adjust after traveling, so take the evening easy and get oriented to your surroundings.
- Day 2
Delhi
Start your Delhi exploration with a private guide visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Later, ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar on a rickshaw through centuries-old alleyways where vendors sell silver, saris, and spices among the crowded streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private guided sightseeing tour including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and Presidential Palace
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
Landmarks Red Fort Jama Masjid India Gate Presidential Palace Chandni Chowk - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
This morning you'll check out Qutub Minar, the towering 13th-century brick minaret, followed by Humayun's Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi's main Sikh temple. After lunch, you'll head to Agra where historical structures dot the landscape, setting up for the next day's highlights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Delhi including Qutub Minar
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Visit to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Drive to Agra
Landmarks Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb Gurudwara Bangla Sahib 
- Day 4
Agra
Meet your guide early for sunrise at the Taj Mahal, the iconic white marble tomb built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife. In the afternoon, explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO site with red sandstone walls that once housed the imperial courts of Moghul rulers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with local guide
- Private guided tour of Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Itmad-ud-Daula (the 'Baby Taj')
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daula - Day 5
Agra to Jaipur
You'll drive to Jaipur, known as the Pink City, and after lunch visit Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum with its paintings, carpets, and historical items. Then you'll spend time at the Ladli program, meeting orphaned children and helping them practice English conversation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive to Jaipur
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Exploration of City Palace Museum
- Visit to Ladli training program with interaction with children
Landmarks Jantar Mantar City Palace Museum 
- Day 6
Jaipur
Your guide takes you to Amber Fort, the ornate palace built from white marble and red sandstone with detailed mosaics and mirror work throughout. The rest of your day is free to explore, though you can join a walking tour through old Jaipur's streets if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Amber Fort
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through old Jaipur with a guide
Landmarks Amber Fort 
- Day 7
Jaipur to Delhi
You'll drive back to Delhi today, returning to where you started your journey through India's historic heartland and preparing for the next leg of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Delhi
- Day 8
Delhi to Kathmandu
Catch a flight to Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, and settle in for a different landscape and culture as you begin exploring this Himalayan city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Kathmandu
Your morning starts with a private guide at Hanuman Dhoka, the historic royal palace, then you'll see the Temple of Kumari where the Living Goddess resides in a structure said to be carved from a single tree. The afternoon and evening are yours to wander and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private sightseeing tour including visit to Hanuman Dhoka
- Visit to Temple of Kumari
Landmarks Hanuman Dhoka Temple of Kumari 
- Day 10
Kathmandu
You'll visit Bouddhanath, one of the world's largest stupas and a center for Tibetan Buddhist practice in Nepal. From there, head to Patan (formerly Lalitpur) and its Durbar Square, a busy hub with temples and religious sites representing both Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Bouddhanath
- Visit to Patan and Durbar Square
Landmarks Bouddhanath Patan Durbar Square - Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
Your trip concludes this morning after breakfast, wrapping up your journey through India and Nepal with memories of temples, forts, and the bustling energy of these historic regions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
