Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and head to your hotel to settle in. The city has a particular spiritual quality with prayer flags and temples throughout, so take some time walking around to get a feel for the place. Dinner happens at the hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Soaltee)
- Day 2
Patan
Start with Swayambhunath shrine, where you'll see the white stupa with Buddha's eyes looking over the valley. Then head to Kathmandu's Durbar Square to check out the pagoda temples and palaces. After lunch, you'll travel to Patan to see the Krishna Temple and Golden Temple, and visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp's handicraft centre. The evening is free back in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Soaltee)
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath shrine with galleries of prayer mills and white stupa
- Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square including Hanuman Dhoka palace complex, Mahadev Temple, House of the Goddess Kumari, and Taleju Temple
- Visit Patan Durbar Square with Krishna Temple and Golden Temple
- Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp and Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre
Optional Activities
- Purchase traditional Tibetan handicrafts at the Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre
Landmarks Swayambhunath Kathmandu Durbar Square Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex Mahadev Temple House of the Goddess Kumari Taleju Temple Patan Durbar Square Krishna Temple Golden Temple Tibetan Refugee Camp Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre - Day 3
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur's Durbar Square and narrow alleys give you a chance to see local artisans working with cloth, wood, and clay. You'll join a pottery workshop to try making something yourself and taste the local Juju Dhau yoghurt. Back at the hotel you have free time, or can join an optional Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Soaltee)
Included Activities
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Stroll through narrow alleys of Bhaktapur
- Pottery workshop with local potter to learn traditional techniques and create own pottery
- Sample Juju Dhau Newari yoghurt treat
Optional Activities
- Join Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Bagmati River 
- Day 4
Kathmandu to Delhi
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Delhi, India's capital. After arriving and checking into your hotel, there's a Welcome Dinner with your Travel Director and group this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
- Day 5
Delhi
Take a rickshaw through Old Delhi's busy streets to see the Red Fort, then navigate Chandni Chowk market. You'll visit Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques, pay respects at Raj Ghat where Gandhi is memorialized, and check out Agrasen Ki Baoli with its 103 stone steps. The afternoon is yours to relax or pursue optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Visit Red Fort
- Ride through Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi
- Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences in the afternoon
Landmarks Red Fort Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Agrasen Ki Baoli - Day 6
Delhi
A guided walking tour starts with learning about the Salaam Baalak Trust's work with street children, then you'll walk through Paharganj bazaar. Head to New Delhi for Humayun's Tomb, grab lunch near India Gate, and tour the Qutub Minar complex. You'll pass through Lutyens' Delhi architecture on the way back. Afternoon is free or for optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavours at a restaurant near India Gate), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Salaam Baalak Trust
- Walk through Paharganj bazaar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit India Gate area
- Visit Qutub Minar complex
- Drive past Lutyens' Delhi
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences in the afternoon
Landmarks Salaam Baalak Trust Paharganj Bazaar Humayun's Tomb India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 7
Delhi to Agra
Travel to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. You'll spend time looking at the marble structures and watch how the sunset brings out rose and golden colors. There's an optional sound and light show before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at Taj Mahal prior to dinner
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 8
Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore
Visit Agra Fort with its 17th-century royal rooms, then head to Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city Emperor Akbar built in 1569 and abandoned when water became scarce. Grab lunch in Bharatpur, then board a train heading to Ranthambore for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Bharatpur), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri ghost town
Landmarks Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri - Day 9
Ranthambore
Early morning game drive through Ranthambore National Park gets you searching for wildlife and birds. You'll have a late breakfast and downtime after returning. Following lunch, there's a second game drive in the afternoon for more chances to spot animals. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Ranthambore National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience in the morning after breakfast
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park 
- Day 10
Ranthambore to Jaipur
You'll head to Jaipur, the Pink City. After lunch, learn hand-block printing using traditional wooden blocks with a local specialist. Browse a local market for textiles and crafts. This evening features a Be My Guest dinner at a local family's home where you'll try regional dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch (Be My Guest dinner with local family savoring regional delicacies)
Included Activities
- Hand-block printing workshop with Local Specialist
- Visit local market in Jaipur
- Be My Guest dinner with local family
Landmarks Jaipur - Day 11
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, then stop at the Palace of Winds with its latticed windows. Explore the City Palace complex and its gardens. After lunch, see Jantar Mantar Observatory with its large sundial. There's an optional Aarti ceremony, and the group shares a Farewell Dinner for those finishing their journey here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Palace of Winds
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Farewell Dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Join Aarti ceremony for Hindu blessing
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace of Winds City Palace Jantar Mantar Observatory - Day 12
Jaipur to Airport / Delhi
Say goodbye to your Travel Director and group. Transfer to Jaipur Airport for your flight, or take a 10:00 AM coach to Delhi arriving around 4:30 PM, which drops off at Delhi Airport and the Pride Plaza Aerocity hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
