Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at iconic historic restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group leader and fellow travelers
- Welcome dinner at iconic historic restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi's historical landmarks
- Visit museums and galleries
- Browse endless bazaars
- Day 2
Delhi
DelhiIncluded Activities
- Leader-led tour of Old Delhi
- Metro system navigation with leader
- Traditional rickshaw ride around Chandi Chowk
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara Sikh temple
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Delhi on foot
- Dine at local restaurants recommended by leader
Landmarks Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara Chandi Chowk 
- Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
Delhi to Jaipur- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner in local family home)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Jaipur
- Visit to bazaars with handcrafted textiles and folk art
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
- Day 4
Jaipur
Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit to City Palace
- Signature Experience at Kishore Niwas haveli with heritage liqueurs
Optional Activities
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Hot air balloon ride over the city
- Sample Rajasthani street food like pyaaz kachori
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Observatory 
- Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
Jaipur to AgraIncluded Activities
- Guided visit to Taj Mahal at sunset
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant recommended by leader
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 6
Agra to Lucknow
Agra to Lucknow- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at restaurant supporting acid attack survivors)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Agra Fort
- Leader-led orientation walk in Lucknow
- Dinner at restaurant supporting acid attack survivors
Landmarks Agra Fort - Day 7
Lucknow
Lucknow- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch following cooking class)
Included Activities
- Leader-led morning tour of Lucknow
- Visit to Bara Imambara
- Awadhi cooking class
Landmarks Bara Imambara - Day 8
Lucknow to Varanasi
Lucknow to Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast on train)
Included Activities
- Air-conditioned train journey to Varanasi
- Leader-led walking tour of Varanasi
- Sunset cruise on Ganges with musicians and flower/candle ceremony
Optional Activities
- Interact with local vendors on train
- Purchase snacks and Indian Chai from vendors
Landmarks Ganges River 
- Day 9
Varanasi
Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast rickshaw food tour including chaat, samosas, jalebis, lassi and chai), Lunch (Lunch following Sarnath visit)
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on Ganges with musician explanation
- E-rickshaw food tour through Banaras streets
- Visit to Sarnath with stupa and museum exploration
Landmarks Sarnath - Day 10
Varanasi to Delhi
Varanasi to Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at haveli with Mughlai cuisine, street food and kebabs)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at historic haveli with Mughlai cuisine, street food and kebabs
Optional Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutb Minar
- Explore other Delhi sites missed on previous days
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutb Minar - Day 11
Delhi to Kathmandu
Delhi to Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighborhoods)
Included Activities
- Group meeting with new leader and group members
- Welcome dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighborhoods
Optional Activities
- Walk around Garden of Dreams
- Explore Kathmandu's architecture
Landmarks Garden of Dreams 
- Day 12
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Visit to Durbar Square
- Visit to Bodhnath Stupa and monasteries
- Visit to Thangka painting studio
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Kathmandu
Landmarks Durbar Square Bodhnath Stupa Pashupatinath 
- Day 13
Kathmandu - Nagarkot
Kathmandu - Nagarkot- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with cooking class hosts)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local Nepali women
- Lunch with cooking class hosts
- Leader-led walking tour of Bhaktapur
- Exploration of Durbar, Taumadhi and Pottery squares
- Sundowner at Club Himalaya with local cocktail and Nepalese masala tea
- Sel roti'a preparation and tasting
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur - Day 14
Nagarkot to Pokhara
Nagarkot to PokharaIncluded Activities
- Boat ride across Phewa Tal lake
- Visit to Peace Pagoda with mountain views
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara's streets
- Stroll along the lake
- Dine at local restaurants recommended by leader
Landmarks Phewa Tal Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare 
- Day 15
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Lunch (Momo (steamed dumplings) lunch with Tibetan community)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Sarangkot viewpoint with leader commentary
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Tibetan community visit with cooking demonstration
- Momo lunch with Tibetan community
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration in Pokhara
Landmarks Sarangkot Viewpoint - Day 16
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Dinner (Bush dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Tharu community visit with cultural experience
- Local tea and raksi tasting
- Champagne sundowner at Rapti River
- Wildlife spotting with guide
- Bush dinner under the stars
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River 
- Day 17
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with group at lodge)
Included Activities
- Early morning dugout canoe safari on Rapti River
- Late-afternoon jeep safari
Landmarks Chitwan National Park - Day 18
Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu
Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Kaiser Café)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Kaiser Café
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu after arrival
- Day 19
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Kathmandu (must be arranged ahead of time with booking agent)
