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Best of India (With Kerala And Nepal, Intra Tour Air Kathmandu To New Delhi)

19 days
From Kathmandu to Kochi (Cochin)
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu - Patan

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swayambhunath shrine
    • Explore Kathmandu's Durbar Square
    • Visit Patan Durbar Square
    • Visit Krishna Temple in Patan
    • Visit Golden Temple in Patan
    • Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp and Jawalakhel Handicraft Center

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase traditional Tibetan handicrafts at Jawalakhel Handicraft Center
    Landmarks
    Swayambhunath
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Hanuman Dhoka
    Mahadev Temple
    House of the Goddess Kumari
    Taleju Temple
    Patan Durbar Square
    Krishna Temple
    Golden Temple
    Jawalakhel Handicraft Center
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Bhaktapur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • Observe artisans at work
    • Attend pottery workshop in Bhaktapur

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Juju Dhau yogurt treat
    • Join Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Bagmati River
  4. Day 4

    Kathmandu to Delhi

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara), Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
    • See the Red Fort
    • Visit Chandni Chowk market
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Visit Raj Ghat
    • Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experiences available for the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    Chandni Chowk
    Jama Masjid
    Raj Ghat
    Agrasen Ki Baoli
  6. Day 6

    Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavors at a restaurant near India Gate)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara), Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour with Salaam Baalak Trust
    • Walk through Paharganj bazaar
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Qutub Minar complex
    • Drive past Lutyens' Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experiences available for the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
    Qutub Minar
    Paharganj
  7. Day 7

    Delhi to Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Saura Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Sound and light show at Taj Mahal
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Agra - Ranthambore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Agra Fort
    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Bharatpur
  9. Day 9

    Ranthambore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    • Visit Dhonk Textile Studio
    • Second game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
    Dhonk Textile Studio
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Ranthambore to Jaipur

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dishes at Jaideo and Devika's home including daal, laal maans, bati, and phenni)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Hand-block printing workshop in Jaipur
    • Visit local market in Jaipur
    • Be My Guest experience at Jaideo and Devika's guesthouse
    Landmarks
    Jaipur
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Visit Palace of Winds
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory

    Optional Activities

    • Aarti ceremony at a local temple
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Palace of Winds
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
  12. Day 12

    Jaipur to Varanasi

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madin)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Varanasi
    • Visit weavers in Varanasi
    • Cruise down the River Ganges
    • Witness Aarti ceremony on the Ganges
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Varanasi
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madin)

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat ride on the Ganges
    • Explore Varanasi on foot
    • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    • Visit Sarnath
    • Explore Buddhist artifacts and Lion Capital of Ashoka

    Optional Activities

    • Watch live Kathak classical dance performance
    Landmarks
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Sarnath
    Lion Capital of Ashoka
  14. Day 14

    Varanasi to Kochi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)
    Landmarks
    Kochi
  15. Day 15

    Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Elephant Court)

    Included Activities

    • Kalarippayattu performance and martial arts lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
    Periyar Lake
  16. Day 16

    Periyar to Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumily Spice Garden
    • Walking tour of Kumarakom
    • Visit Kumarakom local market
    Landmarks
    Kumily Spice Garden
    Kumarakom
    Lake Vembanad
  17. Day 17

    Kumarakom - Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Kerala backwaters on a traditional houseboat

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga session
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
    Alleppey
  18. Day 18

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Be My Guest dinner with local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • View Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi
    • Cooking demonstration with local family
    • Be My Guest dinner
    Landmarks
    Mattancherry Dutch Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Fort Kochi
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  19. Day 19

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
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