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From Kathmandu to Kochi (Cochin)
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swayambhunath shrine
    • Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Visit Patan Durbar Square
    • Visit Krishna Temple
    • Visit Golden Temple
    • Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp and Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase traditional Tibetan handicrafts at Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre
    Landmarks
    Swayambhunath
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Hanuman Dhoka
    Mahadev Temple
    House of the Goddess Kumari
    Taleju Temple
    Patan Durbar Square
    Krishna Temple
    Golden Temple
    Tibetan Refugee Camp
    Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre
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  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu - Bhaktapur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • Join pottery workshop with local potter
    • Visit local artisan workshops

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Juju Dhau yoghurt treat
    • Attend Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Bagmati River
  4. Day 4

    Kathmandu to Delhi

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

    Delhi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
    • Visit Red Fort
    • Explore Chandni Chowk market
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Visit Raj Ghat memorial
    • Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    Chandni Chowk
    Jama Masjid
    Raj Ghat
    Agrasen Ki Baoli
  6. Day 6

    Delhi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)

    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
    Landmarks
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
    Qutub Minar
    Paharganj
  7. Day 7

    Delhi to Agra

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Saura Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

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

    Agra - Ranthambore

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)

    Included Activities

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

    Ranthambore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Visit Dhonk Textile Studio
    • Afternoon game drive
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
    Dhonk Textile Studio
  10. Day 10

    Ranthambore to Jaipur

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional home-cooked meal at Jaideo and Devika's guesthouse featuring daal, laal maans, bati and phenni)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)

    Included Activities

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

    Jaipur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Jaipur to Varanasi

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madin)

    Included Activities

    • City sightseeing in Varanasi
    • Ganges River cruise with Aarti ritual
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
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  13. Day 13

    Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madin)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning boat ride on Ganges
    • Heritage walk through old lanes and temples
    • Visit Sarnath
    • Visit local weavers and silk tradition

    Optional Activities

    • Watch Indian classical dance performance
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Sarnath
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  14. Day 14

    Varanasi to Kochi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)
    Landmarks
    Arabian Sea
  15. Day 15

    Kochi - Periyar

    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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

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

    Kumarakom

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional houseboat cruise to Alleppey

    Optional Activities

    • Morning yoga session
    Landmarks
    Alleppey
  18. Day 18

    Kochi

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

    Included Activities

    • Kochi city tour
    • 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

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