Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll be picked up from Kathmandu Airport and transferred to your hotel, passing prayer flags strung across the valley. After settling in and getting oriented to the city, dinner is waiting for you at the hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Soaltee)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotel
- Dinner at hotel
- Day 2
Patan
Head out to Swayambhunath shrine first, where you'll see the golden spire and encounter the resident monkeys roaming the grounds. Then make your way to Durbar Square to walk through the temples and palaces. After lunch, you'll travel to Patan to check out the ancient temples there and visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp's handicraft center before heading back to Kathmandu for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Soaltee)
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath shrine
- Explore Durbar Square and surrounding temples and palaces
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Krishna Temple
- Visit Golden Temple
- Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp and Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre
Optional Activities
- Purchase traditional Tibetan handicrafts
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
This morning you're heading to Bhaktapur to explore its Durbar Square. You'll walk through the narrow alleys watching local artisans working, and then you'll take part in a pottery workshop where you can learn traditional techniques and make your own ceramic piece. Try the local Juju Dhau yoghurt treat before returning to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Soaltee)
Included Activities
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Observe artisans at work (weaving, carving, pottery)
- Pottery workshop with local potter
- Make your own pottery creation
Optional Activities
- Sample Juju Dhau yoghurt treat
- Attend Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Bagmati River 
- Day 4
Kathmandu to Delhi
Get transferred to Kathmandu Airport for your flight to Delhi. Once you land in India's capital, you'll join your Travel Director and other travelers for a Welcome Dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien New Delhi, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers
- Day 5
Delhi
Start the day with a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's busy streets to see the Red Fort. You'll navigate through the vibrant Chandni Chowk market, then visit the grand Jama Masjid. Pay your respects at Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi before checking out the ancient stepwell of Agrasen Ki Baoli. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax back at your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien New Delhi, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- See Red Fort
- Visit Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences available
Landmarks Red Fort Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Agrasen Ki Baoli - Day 6
Delhi
Take a guided walking tour to learn about the Salaam Baalak Trust's work with street children, and then explore Paharganj bazaar with local guides. Head to New Delhi to visit Humayun's Tomb with its restored gardens, grab lunch near India Gate, then check out the Qutub Minar complex. You'll drive past Lutyens' Delhi's colonial architecture on the way back to your hotel for the rest of the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch near India Gate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien New Delhi, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Salaam Baalak Trust
- Walk through Paharganj bazaar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar complex
- Drive past Lutyens' Delhi
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences available
Landmarks Salaam Baalak Trust Paharganj Humayun's Tomb India Gate Qutub Minar Lutyens' Delhi - Day 7
Delhi to Agra
Travel to Agra and spend time at the Taj Mahal, watching how the sunset turns its marble facades rose and gold. You'll see this monument from different angles throughout the visit and meet up with your fellow travelers.
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at Taj Mahal prior to dinner
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 8
Agra to Ranthambore
Explore Agra Fort's 17th-century royal chambers in the morning. Then visit the abandoned 'Ghost Town' of Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar. You'll have lunch in Bharatpur before boarding a train to Ranthambore, where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Bharatpur)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri - Day 9
Ranthambore
Early morning brings a game drive through Ranthambore National Park, keeping eyes open for tigers and other wildlife in this former hunting ground of the Maharaja. You'll return for a late breakfast and have time to relax. In the afternoon, another game drive takes you out to spot birds and wildlife before dinner back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive at Ranthambore National Park
- Afternoon game drive at Ranthambore National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience available
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 10
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Continue on to Jaipur, the Pink City. After lunch, you'll join a hand-block printing workshop to learn Rajasthani techniques and create your own design. Visit a local market to see colorful textiles and crafts. This evening, you'll have dinner with a local family through the Be My Guest program.
- Meals
- Lunch (Free time for lunch), Dinner (Be My Guest dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Hand-block printing workshop
- Visit local market in Jaipur
- Be My Guest dinner with local family
Landmarks Jaipur - Day 11
Jaipur
Visit the magnificent Amber Fort and stop at the Palace of Winds with its ornate latticed architecture. Explore the City Palace complex and its gardens, then visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory where you can see the world's largest sundial. The day ends with a Farewell Dinner where you'll celebrate your travels with fellow travelers who are finishing their journey.
- Meals
- Lunch (Free time for lunch), Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Palace of Winds
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Aarti ceremony
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace of Winds City Palace Jantar Mantar Observatory - Day 12
Jaipur to Varanasi
You'll fly to Varanasi, the sacred Hindu city. After lunch, head to Weavers Village to learn about centuries-old silk weaving traditions from a local specialist. This evening, you'll cruise down the River Ganges to watch the ritual of Aarti with floating candles and flowers, then return to the hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Free time for lunch), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Visit Weavers Village
- Cruise down River Ganges to witness Aarti ceremony
Landmarks Weavers Village River Ganges - Day 13
Varanasi
Watch the sunrise over the Ganges and see locals bathing and worshipping in the holy waters. Then explore the oldest living city on foot, visiting the main Kashi Vishwanath Temple with its golden spire. After breakfast and some free time, you'll travel to Sarnath, one of the four holy Buddhist pilgrimage sites, to see Buddhist artifacts and the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Explore Varanasi on foot
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sarnath
Optional Activities
- Watch live performance of Indian classical dance (Kathak)
Landmarks Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka - Day 14
Varanasi
Say goodbye to Varanasi and head to the airport for your onward flight, concluding your journey.
