Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive in New Delhi across the day and head straight from the airport to your hotel in the city center. There you'll meet up with your group leader, then everyone heads out for a welcome dinner where you can try authentic Indian food and get to know the people you'll be traveling with.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
New Delhi
Starting early, you'll take the metro with your guide to Jama Masjid in Old Delhi and work your way through the narrow lanes tasting legendary street food. From there, the group walks through Chandni Chowk market before hopping in rickshaws to hit the Khari Baoli spice market. Lunch is vegetarian at a Sikh temple where you'll eat in their huge community kitchen, then dinner wraps up with Mughlai food at a local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Street food breakfast including Bedmi Poori with potato curry, crispy jalebi, hot paratha, and sweet spiced chai), Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at a local Sikh temple), Dinner (Mughlai dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Metro travel to Jama Masjid
- Street food breakfast in Old Delhi
- Rickshaw tour through Chandni Chowk
- Spice market visit at Khari Baoli
- Lunch at a Sikh temple
- Mughlai dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Khari Baoli - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you'll hop on a local air-conditioned train heading to Agra. Once there, you're seeing the Taj Mahal and then checking out Agra Fort with its red sandstone walls, throne rooms, intricate mosques, and views across the city. The day finishes with dinner at Sheroes Hangout, a cafe run by acid attack survivors who own and operate the business.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Sheroes Hangout, a vegetarian and vegan social enterprise run by women survivors of acid attacks)
Included Activities
- Train travel to Agra
- Taj Mahal visit and tour
- Agra Fort visit and tour
- Dinner at Sheroes Hangout
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
An air-conditioned public bus takes you to Jaipur, known for grand forts, fancy palaces, and busy bazaars with those iconic pink-washed buildings. In the evening you'll catch a Bollywood blockbuster at the Raj Mandir Cinema, one of India's most opulent theatres. Your leader can point you toward good dinner spots to finish the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus travel to Jaipur
- Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir Cinema
Landmarks/POIs Raj Mandir Cinema - Day 5
Jaipur
Breakfast happens at a local place like Samrat Restaurant, then your guide takes you on an orientation walk through the walled old city. You'll browse markets, learn why it's called the 'Pink City,' chat with traders, and see the Palace of the Winds. Next is a tuk tuk ride up to Galta-Ji (Monkey Temple) carved into the hills where natural springs and hundreds of playful monkeys hang out. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore Jaipur however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a local Jaipur spot such as Samrat Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at local restaurant
- Orientation walk through walled old city
- Market exploration and spice learning
- Palace of the Winds viewing
- Tuk Tuk transfer to Galta-Ji
- Galta-Ji (Monkey Temple) visit
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Winds Galta-Ji (Monkey Temple) - Day 6
Jaipur to Pushkar
A private transfer takes you to Pushkar, one of India's holiest towns with good food, nice markets, rolling landscapes, and sunsets that draw people back repeatedly. In the afternoon a local Brahmin offers you a blessing at the holy lake, and then you relax at a lakeside cafe before heading back to settle in for the night.
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Pushkar
- Brahmin blessing on holy lake
- Lakeside cafe visit
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Market exploration
- Food experiences
Landmarks/POIs Pushkar Holy Lake - Day 7
Pushkar to Udaipur
You'll return to Ajmer then catch a train to Udaipur, the 'White City' and city of lakes that showed up in the James Bond film Octopussy. Walking through markets and the old town comes first, then you're on a private sunset cruise across Lake Pichola. Dinner and views happen at a rooftop restaurant to wrap things up.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a rooftop restaurant with views)
Included Activities
- Train travel to Udaipur
- Market and old town walk
- Private sunset cruise on Lake Pichola
- Rooftop restaurant dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lake Pichola - Day 8
Udaipur
Your leader takes you on a walking tour through Udaipur's winding streets where you can browse shops selling colorful Rajasthani crafts and textiles. You'll check out the magnificent Jagdish Temple with its detailed stone carvings. The afternoon is free to either explore the opulent City Palace or chill by the lake with chai. Later, you'll step into a local home for a hands-on cooking class learning to make a traditional vegetarian north Indian thali, then eat what you've made with your hosts.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional vegetarian north Indian thali featuring rice, dahl, vegetables, roti, papad, curd, chutney or pickle, and a sweet treat)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour through winding streets
- Jagdish Temple visit
- Hands-on cooking class
- Dinner with hosts after cooking class
Optional Activities
- City Palace visit
Landmarks/POIs Jagdish Temple City Palace - Day 9
Udaipur to Jodhpur
A bus takes you to Jodhpur and you'll check into a traditional Haveli place tucked inside the labyrinth of blue-painted buildings below Mehrangarh Fort. Late afternoon brings a stroll through the blue city where you can stop at the impressive stepwell, try the famous Saffron Lassi and samosas at the clock tower market, then head back to your Haveli.
Included Activities
- Bus travel to Jodhpur
- Blue city stroll
- Jodhpur stepwell visit
- Clock tower market visit and food sampling
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur Stepwell - Day 10
Jodhpur
The morning is yours to relax or wander the blue city on foot, with optional activities like a rooftop yoga class or ziplining over the fort ramparts. Early afternoon your group meets for a guided walk to Mehrangarh Fort with a local guide. Using an audio guide, you'll learn about Indian royal life while going through the well-kept fort.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mehrangarh Fort with local guide
- Audio guide tour of fort
Optional Activities
- Blue city exploration on foot
- Rooftop yoga class
- Zipline over Jodhpur fort ramparts
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort - Day 11
Jodhpur to Bikaner
An early train takes you to Bikaner, a 15th century city founded in the middle of the Thar Desert that became crucial for camel caravans on the Silk Road. Camels are still important to Bikaner today. After arriving and checking in, you'll visit the Camel Research Centre with some of the world's best riding camels and one of the largest camel research and breeding farms. Later, you'll eat with a local family to learn about their culture and the region's unique food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with a local family to learn about their culture and unique regional delicacies)
Included Activities
- Train travel to Bikaner
- Transfer to accommodation
- Camel Research Centre visit
- Dinner with local family
Landmarks/POIs Camel Research Centre - Day 12
Bikaner
After a free morning, you'll head into Bikaner's center for an old city walking tour through narrow winding alleyways with centuries-old architecture, bustling markets, and hidden spots. Browsing colorful stalls selling spices, textiles, handicrafts, and traditional sweets follows. You'll also see artisan workshops where craftsmen do age-old work like pottery, carpet weaving, and jewelry making. After dinner, you'll catch an overnight train back to Delhi.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Old city walking tour
- Market exploration
- Artisan workshop visits
- Dinner
- Overnight train to Delhi
- Day 13
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and transfer from the train station to your final hotel. The afternoon is free to do whatever you want before meeting your group for a final dinner in India.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner in India)
Included Activities
- Transfer from train station to hotel
- Final group dinner
- Day 14
Delhi to Kathmandu
Heading to Delhi Airport for your included flight to Kathmandu marks the start of the Nepal portion. You'll arrive and get picked up at the airport, then begin exploring Kathmandu, the vibrant and colorful capital. After your travel day, there's a warm welcome dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant in Thamel Bazaar where you can sample local flavors surrounded by cultural energy.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant in Thamel Bazaar)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Delhi Airport
- Flight to Kathmandu
- Airport greeting and transfer
- Welcome dinner at Nepali restaurant in Thamel Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Thamel Bazaar - Day 15
Kathmandu
Your included city tour takes you through vibrant Kathmandu hitting iconic Kathmandu Durbar Square to see the architecture and historic palaces. The Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) comes next, offering spiritual vibes and panoramic city views. Patan Durbar Square is on the list too, famous for its temples and artisan shops. The day finishes with a cooking demonstration and dinner at Seven Women, a social enterprise supporting marginalized women through education and jobs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cooking demonstration and dinner at Seven Women, a social enterprise devoted to empowering marginalized women through education and employment)
Included Activities
- Kathmandu city tour
- Kathmandu Durbar Square visit
- Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) visit
- Patan Durbar Square visit
- Cooking demonstration and dinner at Seven Women
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Stupa Patan Durbar Square - Day 16
Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park
Travel to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary for rhinos, tigers, elephants, and over 500 bird species. One of Asia's best national parks, Chitwan offers a chance to see incredible creatures in their natural setting. You'll settle into comfortable accommodation surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Chitwan National Park
- Accommodation at safari lodge
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 17
Chitwan National Park
You'll dive into Chitwan's jungle with several activities starting after breakfast. A one-hour jungle walk lets you observe the rich plant and animal life up close. Next comes a 45-minute canoe ride along the river for a different view of the park's ecosystem. In the afternoon, a 4-hour jeep safari gives plenty of chances to spot rhinos, tigers, and native birds. Chitwan is one of the few places where rhinos roam town streets, showing how humans and wildlife coexist.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One-hour jungle walk
- 45-minute canoe ride along river
- 4-hour jeep safari
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 18
Chitwan National Park to Pokhara
You'll journey to Pokhara, a lakeside city and the Gateway to the Himalayas tucked in the foothills of the Annapurna range. After getting settled, an evening orientation walk takes you around the calm waters of Phewa Lake where you'll visit Tal Barahi Temple, explore charming fisherman villages, and wander through vibrant local bazaars full of colorful handicrafts and street food. Mountain reflections on the lake's surface create nice photo moments.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Pokhara
- Evening orientation walk around Phewa Lake
- Tal Barahi Temple visit
- Fisherman village exploration
- Local bazaar exploration
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake Tal Barahi Temple - Day 19
Pokhara
A scenic trek to Australian Camp through Dhampus village takes 5 to 6 hours and winds through lush rhododendron forests, terraced farmlands, and traditional villages with great views of the Annapurna range. Along the trails you'll come across vibrant local wildlife and experience the rich culture of indigenous communities. There are lots of photo opportunities with nice vistas appearing regularly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Day trek to Australian Camp via Dhampus village
Landmarks/POIs Australian Camp Dhampus Village Annapurna Mountain Range - Day 20
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll say goodbye to Pokhara's calm beauty and journey back to Kathmandu. Take a moment to think back on the vibrant culture, warm locals, and beautiful landscapes that made this Nepal trip special.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return journey to Kathmandu
