Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll be picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Kathmandu. After checking in, you'll get a welcome drink and a briefing that covers what's happening over the next couple of weeks.
- Day 2
Bhaktapur - Patan
Start the day at Bodhnath stupa, then head out to Bhaktapur to walk around Durbar Square and try pottery. Later you'll get to Patan's historic Durbar Square with its many temples before dinner, which includes a cultural Nepali dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (With cultural Nepali dance performance)
Included Activities
- Visit Bodhnath stupa
- Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Pottery making at Pottery Square
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Nepali dance performance with dinner
Landmarks Bodhnath Stupa Bhaktapur Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square - Days 3 - 4
Chitwan National Park
A 5-hour drive takes you to Chitwan National Park. Over the next couple of days you'll do jeep safaris, walk through villages, take jungle nature walks, ride a dugout canoe on the Rapti River, watch birds, and see a traditional Tharu dance performance with dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (With traditional Tharu dance performance)
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
- Local village walk
- Jungle nature walk
- Dugout canoe ride on Rapti River
- Bird watching
- Traditional Tharu dance performance with dinner
Landmarks Chitwan National Park 
- Day 5
Chitwan to Pokhara
You'll fly from Chitwan to Pokhara, arriving in the early afternoon. The rest of your day is open to relax and walk around this lakeside town, which sits right at the base of the Annapurna Range.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Pokhara lakeside town
- Explore Pokhara at leisure
- Day 6
Pokhara
Head out early to watch the sunrise from World Peace Pagoda with views of the Annapurna Range, then walk through Raniban forest for breakfast at Raniban Retreat Resort. Later you'll take a boat across Lake Phewa, check out a Tibetan refugee camp, and visit a monastery to watch the monks' prayers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At Raniban Retreat Resort with panoramic views of mountains and Pokhara valley)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at World Peace Pagoda
- Breakfast at Raniban Retreat Resort overlooking mountains
- Walk through Raniban forest
- Boat ride across Lake Phewa
- Visit Tashiling Tibetan refugee camp
- Visit Jangchub Choeling Monastery in Hemja
Landmarks World Peace Pagoda Lake Phewa Jangchub Choeling Monastery - Day 7
Pokhara
This day is yours to use however you like. If you want to stay active, there's paragliding, ultralight flights, zip lining, bungy jumping, mountain biking, cycling, boating, and horse riding available. Or just relax by the lake if that's more your style.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Paragliding
- Ultralight flight
- Zip line
- Bungy jump
- Mountain biking
- Cycling
- Boating
- Horse riding
- Relax by the lake
- Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning. In the afternoon, visit Swayambhunath stupa for city views, then walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square which has more than 50 temples and shrines. You'll take a rickshaw through the back streets and have the evening free to shop in Thamel market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu
- Visit Swayambhunath stupa
- Walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Rickshaw ride from Hanuman Dhoka to Thamel
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel market for souvenirs
Landmarks Swayambhunath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Hanuman Dhoka Thamel Market - Day 9
Kathmandu to Delhi
You'll head to Kathmandu airport for your flight to Delhi, which you'll arrange separately. After landing in Delhi, you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own, then meet the group at 6 PM for a welcome meeting.
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi at leisure
- Optional Everest scenic flight (morning of Day 2 or Day 9, subject to availability)
- Day 10
Delhi to Agra
Your morning covers Old and New Delhi with stops at Humayun's Tomb, the Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw, and India Gate. Later you'll drive to Agra and settle in, with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Explore New Delhi
- Walk down Rajpath
- View India Gate monument
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Jama Masjid Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Chandni Chowk Rajpath India Gate 
- Day 11
Agra
You'll see the Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, which is considered one of the world's greatest architectural works. After that you'll tour Agra Fort, a massive red sandstone fortress with Mughal buildings and historical artifacts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 12
Agra to Karauli/Dholpur
You'll travel to either Karauli or Dholpur, depending on your hotel assignment, and have lunch on the way. Both locations have heritage palace hotels with interesting architecture and grounds to explore. An optional evening Aarti prayer is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore palace grounds
- View vintage cars
- Swimming pool
- Attend evening Aarti (prayer)
- Day 13
Karauli/Dholpur to Jaipur
Head toward Jaipur, the Pink City, which is a UNESCO site. Once there, you'll see the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which has 19 separate astrological instruments used for observation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Space Observatory
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 14
Jaipur
Wake up early if you want to book a hot-air balloon ride over Jaipur (you'll pay for this locally). Later you'll take a jeep to Amber Fort for a tour and visit a cotton weaving house to see the dyeing process. The rest of your day is free to explore the Johari Bazaar in the Old Pink City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit cotton weaving house for fabric dyeing demonstration
Optional Activities
- Hot-air balloon ride (booked and paid locally)
- Explore Johari Bazaar in Old Pink City
Landmarks Amber Fort Johari Bazaar - Day 15
Jaipur to Delhi
You're back in Delhi with the day free. Check out Akshardham, which is the world's largest Hindu temple, or just wander around the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Akshardham temple
Landmarks Akshardham - Days 16 - 18
Delhi to Goa
Fly to Goa on your included flight and transfer to your hotel. You'll have the next two days completely open to relax on the beaches along the Arabian Sea, try watersports, eat local food, or visit cultural sites like the Church of Old Goa or the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Renting a bike or scooter is a good way to explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Goa
Optional Activities
- Sunbathe on beach
- Try watersports
- Visit Portuguese Catholic Church of Old Goa
- Visit Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Hire bike or scooter
- Explore local cuisine
Landmarks Church of Old Goa Basilica of Bom Jesus 
- Day 19
Goa Departure
Your trip ends today. Arrange your airport transfer if you need one and head to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
