Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll land at New Delhi Airport where someone will meet you and take you to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are free to settle in and rest after your journey.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Day 2
New Delhi - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast, it's a 3.5-hour drive toward Agra with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the old Mughal city featuring red sandstone buildings like the Tomb of Salim Chishti, Buland Darwaza, and Panch Mahal. Then you'll continue to Agra and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri (abandoned Mughal capital built in 1571)
- Explore Tomb of Salim Chishti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwan-e-Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chishti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal - Day 3
Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
An early start takes you to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, followed by breakfast back at the hotel. A guided tour covers Agra Fort and other historical sites throughout the morning. Later, you'll head to Agra Railway Station for your train to Jhansi, then get driven to Khajuraho (about 3.5 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Guided sightseeing tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort (including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Aam, and Diwan-i-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Tonga ride in Agra
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Moti Masjid Jahangir Palace Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid - Day 4
Khajuraho
After breakfast, you'll spend the entire day with a guide exploring Khajuraho's temple groups in the Western, Eastern, and Jain sections, which feature detailed carved sculptures and architecture. When evening comes, you'll watch the Sound and Light Show at the Western temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Khajuraho
- Visit Western Group of Temples
- Visit Eastern Group of Temples
- Visit Jain Group of Temples
- Light and sound show at Western Group of Temples
Landmarks Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho Eastern Group of Temples, Khajuraho Jain Group of Temples, Khajuraho - Day 5
Khajuraho - Varanasi - Sarnath
A flight takes you to Varanasi in the morning, and after checking in and freshening up, you'll drive 30 minutes to Sarnath for a guided tour of the Buddhist site. You'll see the Dhamek Stupa, visit the Archaeological Museum, check out Chaukhandi Stupa, and tour the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery before returning to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum (Sarnath)
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks Sarnath Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Sarnath - Day 6
Varanasi
An early boat ride on the Ganges lets you observe spiritual activities at the ghats, then you'll return for breakfast. During the day, a guide takes you through Varanasi's temples including Tulsi Manas, Durga, Shri Kashi Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan. You'll also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. The Ganga Aarti ceremony happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the River Ganges
- Guided sightseeing tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Boat Cruise and Evening Aarti in Varanasi
Landmarks River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 7
Varanasi - Kathmandu
A flight brings you to Kathmandu, and after you freshen up, you'll visit Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River to see the evening Aarti ceremony. Afterward, you can walk through nearby streets, check out local markets, and try some traditional street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Experience evening Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
Optional Activities
- Walk through nearby streets and explore local markets
- Sample traditional street food
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Bagmati River 
- Day 8
Kathmandu - Pokhara
The 6-hour drive to Pokhara takes you through scenic countryside views along the way. Once you arrive and check in, the rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Pokhara
You'll rise early to drive to Sarangkot for sunrise views of the Annapurna Range, Machhapuchhre, and nearby peaks. After returning for breakfast, you'll have some free time before a guided sightseeing tour that covers Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, Barahi Temple, International Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise views from Sarangkot
- Sightseeing tour of Pokhara
- Visit Phewa Lake
- Visit Begnas Lake
- Visit Mahendra Cave
- Visit Seti River Gorge
- Visit Barahi Temple
- Visit International Mountain Museum
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
Landmarks Sarangkot Annapurna Range Machhapuchhre Phewa Lake Begnas Lake Mahendra Cave Seti River Gorge Barahi Temple International Mountain Museum World Peace Pagoda - Day 10
Pokhara - Kathmandu - Bhaktapur
You'll fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu after breakfast and get transferred to your hotel. Once you freshen up, a guide takes you to Bhaktapur to see the Lion Gate, The Gallery, Golden Gate, and Palace of 55 Windows, then back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur
- Visit Lion Gate
- Visit The Gallery
- Visit Golden Gate
- Visit Palace of 55 Windows
Landmarks Bhaktapur Lion Gate, Bhaktapur Golden Gate, Bhaktapur Palace of 55 Windows, Bhaktapur 
- Day 11
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast, you'll fly to Paro and drive to Thimphu about 1.5 hours away. Check in, freshen up, then take a casual walk through nearby streets, look around local markets, try some street food, and chat with people you meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through nearby streets
- Explore local markets
- Sample street food
- Interact with local people
- Day 12
Thimphu
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day on a guided tour of Thimphu's attractions including National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Handicraft Emporium, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museum, and Thimphu Zoo. Note that some places may be closed on weekends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Thimphu
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Dordenma
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
- Visit BBS Tower
- Visit Government Handicraft Emporium
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum
- Visit National Textile Museum
- Visit Thimphu Zoo
Optional Activities
- Visit National Institute of Traditional Medicine (exterior view)
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten Buddha Dordenma Tashichho Dzong BBS Tower Government Handicraft Emporium Folk Heritage Museum National Textile Museum Thimphu Zoo - Day 13
Thimphu - Punakha
After breakfast, you'll drive about 2.5 hours to Punakha, stopping at Dochula Pass (3,050 m/10,007 ft) for mountain views. Once you check in and freshen up, you'll take a casual walk through local streets, explore markets, and sample street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dochula Pass
Optional Activities
- Walk through nearby streets
- Explore local markets
- Sample street food
- Interact with local people
Landmarks Dochula Pass - Day 14
Punakha
A full-day guided tour takes you to Punakha Dzong and Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple), both built where the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers meet. You'll also visit Talo Monastery and Nalanda Buddhist Institute, where you can meet Buddhist monks and take in mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Punakha
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)
- Visit Talo Monastery
- Visit Nalanda Buddhist Institute
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Rest at the hotel
Landmarks Punakha Dzong Lhakhang Karpo Pho Chu River Mo Chu River Talo Monastery Nalanda Buddhist Institute - Day 15
Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro
The 4-hour drive to Paro includes a stop at Wangdue Phodrang to visit Wangdue Dzong and its local market. You'll continue with visits to Druk Wangyel Monastery, Dochula Chorten, and Simtokha Dzong before arriving in Paro to check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wangdue Dzong
- Explore Wangdue Phodrang local market
- Visit Druk Wangyel Monastery
- Visit Dochula Chorten
- Visit Simtokha Dzong
Landmarks Wangdue Dzong Druk Wangyel Monastery Dochula Chorten Simtokha Dzong - Day 16
Paro
A full-day guided tour covers the National Museum (Ta Dzong), then a walk to Rinpung Dzong. Next, you'll see Drukgyel Dzong, the fortress where Bhutan fought off Tibetan attacks. The highlight is Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) perched on the cliffs above the Paro Valley. In the evening, you'll visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most sacred temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Paro
- Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong)
- Walk to Rinpung Dzong
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong
- Visit Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
Landmarks National Museum (Ta Dzong) Rinpung Dzong Drukgyel Dzong Paro Taktsang Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 17
Paro
After breakfast, you'll check out and get driven to Paro Airport for your flight home or onward to your next destination.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Paro.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
