Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mumbai
MumbaiLandmarks Mumbai - Day 2
Mumbai
Mumbai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Mumbai's famous sites with Local Guide
- Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit traditional Dhobi Ghat (open-air laundromat)
- Visit Mani Bhavan (former residence of Mahatma Gandhi)
Landmarks Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Gateway of India Dhobi Ghat Mani Bhavan - Day 3
Mumbai to Varanasi
Mumbai to Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Witness Mumbai's tiffin lunch box delivery system (Lunch Box Heroes experience)
- Observe dabbawalas at Churchgate Station
- Ride on local train to Mahalaxmi Station
- Watch lunch boxes being sorted for final delivery
Landmarks Churchgate Station Mahalaxmi Station - Day 4
Varanasi
Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River
- Observe Hindu devotional bathing ritual
- Watch pilgrims practicing yoga and meditation
- Evening Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 5
Varanasi to Delhi
Varanasi to Delhi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Delhi
Delhi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant), Dinner (Lavish welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine with local chef)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour including Red Fort, India Gate, and Presidential Palace
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk local bazaar
- Welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and Indian cuisine talk with local chef
Landmarks Red Fort India Gate Presidential Palace Jama Masjid Humayun's Tomb Chandni Chowk - Day 7
Delhi to Agra
Delhi to Agra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar (world's tallest brick minaret from 11th century)
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh house of worship)
Landmarks Qutub Minar Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 8
Agra
Agra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with guided tour
- Inside access to Taj Mahal Mausoleum
- Visit Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 9
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore National Park Area
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore National Park Area- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Bharatpur), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri (City of Victory)
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Ranthambore National Park - Day 10
Ranthambore National Park Area
Ranthambore National Park Area- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 11
Ranthambore Area to Jaipur
Ranthambore Area to Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel to Jaipur
- Visit Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 astronomical instruments)
- Visit City Palace Museum
Landmarks Jantar Mantar City Palace Museum - Day 12
Jaipur
Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit local vocational training program for orphaned children (Ladli program)
- Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family
- Sari-and-turban-tying demonstration
Landmarks Amber Fort - Day 13
Jaipur to Kathmandu
Jaipur to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hanuman Dhoka (historic seat of royalty)
- Visit Temple of Kumari (residence of the Living Goddess)
Landmarks Hanuman Dhoka Temple of Kumari - Day 15
Kathmandu - Patan Excursion
Kathmandu - Patan Excursion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Bouddhanath (one of the largest stupas in the world)
- Visit to Patan (Lalitpur)
- Visit to Durbar Square in Patan
Landmarks Bouddhanath Durbar Square (Patan) - Day 16
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
