Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll land in Delhi and head to your hotel for check-in from mid-afternoon onward. Get settled and use the rest of the day to freshen up after your journey.
- Day 2
Delhi
Start with an orientation tour covering the Red Fort, India Gate, and Presidential Palace, then move on to Jama Masjid and Humayun's Tomb. A rickshaw ride takes you through local bazaars before lunch at a neighborhood restaurant. You'll have free time to rest, and this evening your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner with a cooking demonstration and discussion about Indian cuisine led by a local chef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant), Dinner (Lavish welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine with a local chef)
Included Activities
- Guided orientation of Red Fort
- Guided orientation of India Gate
- Guided orientation of Presidential Palace
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Rickshaw ride through local bazaar
- Welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and Indian cuisine talk
Landmarks Red Fort India Gate Presidential Palace Jama Masjid Humayun's Tomb Chandni Chowk - Day 3
Delhi - Agra
Visit Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret from the 11th century, followed by Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi's largest Sikh house of worship. After lunch, you'll drive to Agra and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Landmarks Qutub Minar Gurudwara Bangla Sahib 
- Day 4
Agra
Rise early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then take a guided tour inside the Mausoleum with time to wander on your own. Later, after some downtime, head to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The fortress features striking red sandstone construction hiding imperial palaces within.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit and guided tour of Taj Mahal with interior access
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 5
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore National Park Area
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a former Mughal capital from the 16th century that sits abandoned after just 10 years due to water shortages. After lunch in Bharatpur, you'll board a train heading to Sawai Madhopur, the entry point to Ranthambore National Park, where spotting Bengal tigers is possible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Bharatpur), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Ranthambore National Park 
- Day 6
Ranthambore National Park Area
Two game drives in open-air safari vehicles let you search for Bengal tigers, leopards, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and striped hyenas throughout Ranthambore National Park. Between drives, you'll have free time to relax and process what you've seen.
- 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 7
Ranthambore National Park Area - Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur, called the 'Pink City' since 1876 when it was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales. Following lunch, you'll see Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site holding 19 astronomical instruments built in 1728, then tour the City Palace Museum with its paintings, carpets, weapons, and historical costumes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit City Palace Museum
Landmarks Jantar Mantar City Palace Museum 
- Day 8
Jaipur
Check out Amber Fort in the morning, known as the 'Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan,' built with white marble and red sandstone featuring ornate royal apartments, an alabaster Hall of Victory, and a Chamber of Mirrors. Afterward, visit a local vocational training program for orphaned children. Tonight brings a home-hosted dinner with an Indian noble family, followed by a sari-and-turban-tying demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit local vocational training program for children
- Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family and sari-and-turban-tying demonstration
Landmarks Amber Fort - Day 9
Jaipur - Kathmandu, Nepal
You'll fly to Kathmandu via Delhi, Nepal's capital. A Globus representative will meet you at the airport. Your Tour Director does not travel with you on this extension portion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Kathmandu
Your Local Guide leads morning sightseeing starting at Hanuman Dhoka, the historic royal seat, and the Temple of Kumari, home of the Living Goddess. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hanuman Dhoka
- Visit Temple of Kumari
Landmarks Hanuman Dhoka Temple of Kumari - Day 11
Kathmandu - Patan Excursion
Travel with your Local Guide to Bouddhanath, one of the world's largest stupas and a key Tibetan Buddhist site in Nepal. From there, continue to Patan, formerly called Lalitpur (City of Beauty), to explore Durbar Square with its Buddhist and Hindu temples and religious structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Bouddhanath
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Landmarks Bouddhanath Patan Durbar Square - Day 12
Kathmandu
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
