Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll land at Delhi Airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Once you're settled in your room, you can take some time to rest and get oriented before your journey through India begins.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (pick up from New Delhi airport)
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, a private guide takes you through Old Delhi. You'll walk through Jama Masjid, then head into the chaos of Chandni Chowk market before driving past the Red Fort and India Gate. Later you'll see Humayun's Tomb and the structures around Qutab Minar. The route adjusts based on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private Delhi sightseeing tour through Old Delhi
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Chandni Chowk market
- Drive past Red Fort
- Visit Rajghat (cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi)
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past India Gate
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Explore architectural sites around Qutab Minar
Landmarks Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Red Fort Rajghat Humayun's Tomb India Gate Rashtrapati Bhawan Qutab Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Following breakfast, you're driven to Agra, which takes several hours. After checking into your hotel, you'll head out to see Agra Fort and then make your way to Taj Mahal for sunset. Watching the light change on the white marble while learning about the Mughal design is really worth timing your visit this way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunset
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal - Day 4
Agra to Ranthambore
After breakfast, you'll visit Fatehpur Sikri before driving toward Ranthambore National Park in the Sawai Madhopur district. This 400-acre sanctuary was once a royal hunting ground and now protects tigers and other wildlife. You'll arrive in the afternoon and check in to settle for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Drive to Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Ranthambore National Park - Day 5
Ranthambore Wildlife Safaris
An early morning safari takes you into Ranthambore where tigers, leopards, and deer roam the landscape. You're back by mid-morning for breakfast and some downtime at the hotel. The afternoon brings another safari session before you return to rest for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Evening wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 6
Ranthambore to Jaipur
You drive to Jaipur this morning, arriving in the Pink City with its distinctive buildings painted in shades of pink. After checking in, the day is yours to wander the bazaars on your own or join a cooking class at a local home to learn how to prepare authentic Indian dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local Jaipur home for cooking class on authentic Indian ingredients and spices
- Prepare and enjoy a meal of authentic local dishes
Optional Activities
- Explore bazaars of Jaipur famous for carpets, jewellery, embroidered clothing, brassware, blue pottery, handicrafts, leather items, and lac bangles
- Day 7
Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, you'll ride an elephant up to Amer Fort, a 16th-century structure set on a hill. From there, you'll visit City Palace along Pichola Lake, check out Jantar Mantar with its large sundial, and finish at Hawa Mahal with its 953 windows designed in an intricate lattice pattern.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amer Fort
- Elephant ride at Amer Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
Landmarks Amer Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 8
Jaipur to Jodhpur
The drive takes you to Jodhpur, the Blue City, where buildings are painted in vibrant blue throughout the neighborhoods. You'll settle into your hotel for the evening and get comfortable for the next couple of days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Jodhpur to Udaipur
After eating, you visit Mehrangarh Fort with its seven massive gates and historical structures. Then you'll see Jaswant Thada, a white marble cenotaph, before heading toward Udaipur. Along the way, stop at Ranakpur Jain Temple from the 15th century with its 1,400 individually carved pillars. You arrive in Udaipur later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit Jaswant Thada
- Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple
- Drive to Udaipur
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Ranakpur Jain Temple - Day 10
Udaipur Sightseeing
Your day includes the Vintage Car Museum with the Maharaja's collection, then touring City Palace and its Crystal Gallery filled with 110-year-old pieces. You'll also see Bagore ki Haveli Museum, Jagdish Temple, and Sahelion ki Bari gardens. Later, check out folk art at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, catch sunset at Fateh Sagar Lake or a cultural dance, and finish with an evening boat ride across Lake Pichola to Lake Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vintage Car Museum
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Crystal Gallery
- Visit Bagore ki Haveli
- Visit Jagdish Temple
- Visit Sahelion ki Bari
- Visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Visit Fateh Sagar Lake for sunset views
- Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola to Lake Palace
Optional Activities
- Watch cultural dance show 'Dharohar' at Bagore Ki Haveli
Landmarks Vintage Car Museum City Palace Bagore ki Haveli Jagdish Temple Sahelion ki Bari Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Fateh Sagar Lake Lake Palace - Day 11
Udaipur to Pushkar
After breakfast, you drive to Pushkar, a sacred town known for its annual Cattle Fair each November. You'll check in and spend the rest of the day walking around the old temples and ghats along the holy water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pushkar sightseeing
- Visit old temples and ghats of Pushkar
Landmarks Pushkar - Day 12
Pushkar to New Delhi
You drive back to New Delhi and check into your hotel. This is your last night in India before flying to Bhutan tomorrow, so take it easy and prepare for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
New Delhi to Bhutan (Thimphu)
After breakfast, you're transferred to the airport for your flight to Bhutan. Once you land in Thimphu, another driver takes you to your hotel where you'll check in and settle down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Thimphu Sightseeing
Starting with breakfast, you'll see King's Memorial Chorten, then head to the hilltop Buddha Dordenma statue overlooking the valley. The Folk Heritage Museum gives you a sense of traditional Bhutanese life. You'll visit Sangaygang BBS Tower for views across the valley and Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the area. The day ends at Clock Tower Square where you can meet and talk with locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit King's Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Dordenma
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim)
- Visit Sangaygang BBS Tower for panoramic views
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
- Walk to Clock Tower Square
Landmarks King's Memorial Chorten Buddha Dordenma Folk Heritage Museum Sangaygang BBS Tower Changangkha Lhakhang - Day 15
Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast, you drive toward Punakha through beautiful terrain. En route, you'll visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest in Bhutan, and stop at Dochula Pass for mountain views. You pass through Wangdue Phodrang known for its Buddhist pilgrimage history. By afternoon you're in Punakha and can relax after checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Simtokha Dzong
- Visit Dochula Pass for Himalayan views
- Pass through Wangdue Phodrang
Landmarks Simtokha Dzong Dochula Pass Wangdue Phodrang - Day 16
Punakha Sightseeing
Following breakfast, you'll hike up to Chimi Lhakhang, a 15th-century fertility temple on a hilltop. You'll walk across the long Punakha Suspension Bridge over Po Chhu Lake, then tour Punakha Dzong where kings have been crowned. Later you visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten, built for the kingdom's well-being.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
- Walk across Punakha Suspension Bridge
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
Landmarks Chimi Lhakhang Punakha Suspension Bridge Punakha Dzong Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten - Day 17
Punakha to Paro
You drive to Paro, a town where two rivers meet and traditional Buddhist temples dot the landscape. Many structures here date back to the 14th century. After checking in, you have the rest of the day free to walk around and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 18
Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast, you'll drive to Chelela Pass, the highest road you can drive on in Bhutan, with snow-capped peaks visible on clear days. You'll tour Rinpung Dzong, then see Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples built in 659 AD. The day ends with a trek to Tiger's Nest Taktshang, a monastery perched on a cliff over 10,000 feet above sea level where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the 8th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chelela Pass
- Visit Rinpung Dzong
- Visit KyichuLhakhang
- Trek to Tiger's Nest Taktshang
Landmarks Chelela Pass Rinpung Dzong KyichuLhakhang Tiger's Nest Taktshang - Day 19
Departure from Paro
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Paro Airport for your flight home, ending your journey through India and Bhutan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
