Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Soaltee, Kathmandu)
Optional Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Thamel
- Day 2
Patan
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Soaltee, Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Visit to Swayambhunath Temple
- Lunch in Patan
- Guided exploration of Patan with Local Expert including Golden Temple, Durbar Square, and Mul Chowk
Landmarks Swayambhunath Temple Golden Temple Durbar Square Mul Chowk - Day 3
Bhadgaon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Soaltee, Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit to Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit to Bhadgaon (ancient capital)
- Local pottery workshop with craftsman demonstration
- Inspirational talk by Mount Everest summiteer
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Bhadgaon - Day 4
Kathmandu to Delhi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Akshardham Temple (Swaminarayan Akshardham)
Optional Activities
- Hotel spa and wellness facilities
- Leisure exploration with Travel Director recommendations
Landmarks Akshardham Temple - Day 5
Delhi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi with Travel Director
- Drive past the Red Fort
- Visit to Sikh temple and community kitchen
- Drive past Presidential Palace, India Gate, and Parliament House
- Tour of Humayun's Tomb
Landmarks Red Fort Presidential Palace India Gate Parliament House Humayun's Tomb - Day 6
Delhi to Jaipur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dining experience at Dera Amer, an outdoor venue in the wilderness close to Jaipur that connects you to nature under the stars while maintaining natural beauty and protecting wildlife)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ITC Rajputana, Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Visit to Heritage Transport Museum in Haryana
- Visit to flower and spice market with Travel Director
- Dinner at Dera Amer
Landmarks Heritage Transport Museum - Day 7
Jaipur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ITC Rajputana, Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Jeep ascent to Amber Fort with royal halls exploration
- Special blessing ceremony at Amber Fort
- City tour of Jaipur with Travel Director
- Visit to Hawa Mahal
- Visit to City Palace Museum
Optional Activities
- Insight Choice: Visit royal observatory and Jantar Mantar (18th century architectural astronomical instruments including the world's largest stone sundial)
- Insight Choice: Local Expert guided walk through city's old lanes to see artisans working with age-old techniques
Landmarks Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Museum Jantar Mantar - Day 8
Jaipur to Agra
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the beautiful Laxmi Niwas Palace in Bharatpur)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaypee Palace, Agra)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Laxmi Niwas Palace in Bharatpur
Optional Activities
- Hotel spa, salon, and fitness centre facilities
Landmarks Laxmi Niwas Palace - Day 9
Agra
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaypee Palace, Agra)
Included Activities
- Visit to Taj Mahal with fast-track access
- Visit to Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Insight Choice: Guided walk through Kachhpura discovering local farmers' agricultural lifestyle with tea and pakora on a rooftop with Taj Mahal views
- Insight Choice: MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at 'Sheroes' Cafe, a social enterprise run by female survivors of acid attacks supporting their reintegration into the community
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 10
Agra to Varanasi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Toast to your travels over dinner at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Taj Ganges, Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Participation in Aarti ceremony on the ghats with Local Expert guidance
- Day 11
Varanasi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers and Travel Director at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Taj Ganges, Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat cruise on River Ganges past the Ghats
- Visit to an Akhara
- Tour of Varanasi with visit to famous temples
- Visit to Sarnath (sacred deer park where Buddha first taught the Dharma)
Landmarks Sarnath - Day 12
Varanasi to Delhi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning yoga session at hotel
