Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath (UNESCO-listed shrine)
- Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and Royal Palace (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Hanuman Dhoka palace complex
- Visit Mahadev Temple
- Visit House of the Goddess Kumari
- Visit Taleju Temple
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Krishna Temple in Patan
- Visit Golden Temple in Patan
- 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 Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre 
- Day 3
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights)
Included Activities
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO-listed)
- Stroll along narrow alleys observing local artisans
- Pottery workshop with local master to learn traditional techniques and create pottery
Optional Activities
- Sample Juju Dhau (Newari yoghurt treat)
- Attend Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Bagmati River - Day 4
Kathmandu to Delhi
Kathmandu to Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
- Flight to Delhi
- Day 5
Delhi
Delhi- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences
Landmarks Red Fort Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Agrasen Ki Baoli - Day 6
Delhi
Delhi- Meals
- Lunch (Local flavours at restaurant near India Gate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour - Salaam Baalak Trust (exploring work with street children)
- Walk through Paharganj bazaar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO-listed)
- Visit Qutub Minar complex (UNESCO-listed)
- Drive past Lutyens' Delhi
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences
Landmarks Paharganj Humayun's Tomb India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 7
Delhi to Agra
Delhi to Agra- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saura Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunset
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at Taj Mahal prior to dinner
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 8
Agra to Ranthambore
Agra to Ranthambore- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort (UNESCO-listed)
- Explore Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Town)
- Visit Bharatpur
Landmarks Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri - Day 9
Ranthambore
Ranthambore- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Visit Dhonk Textile Studio - handcrafted textile production by local women
- Second game drive in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 10
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Ranthambore to Jaipur- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Rajasthani cuisine including daal, laal maans (spicy meat curry), bati (baked bread with ghee), and phenni (crispy dessert) at Jaideo and Devika's guesthouse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)
Included Activities
- Hand-block printing workshop with Local Specialist
- Visit local market in Jaipur
- Be My Guest experience - dinner with Jaideo and Devika's family at their guesthouse with traditional Rajasthani cuisine
Landmarks Jaipur - Day 11
Jaipur
Jaipur- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort (UNESCO-listed)
- View Palace of Winds
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory (UNESCO-listed)
Optional Activities
- Aarti ceremony at a Hindu temple
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace of Winds City Palace Jantar Mantar Observatory - Day 12
Jaipur to Varanasi
Jaipur to Varanasi- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Varanasi - temples and old ghats
- Cruise along River Ganges to witness Aarti ritual
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats River Ganges 
- Day 13
Varanasi
Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on the Ganges
- Heritage walk through Varanasi's old lanes and temple precincts
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sarnath (Buddhist pilgrimage site with sacred monuments and artifacts)
- Meet local weavers and learn about Varanasi's silk weaving tradition
Optional Activities
- Watch performance of Indian classical dance
Landmarks Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath - Day 14
Varanasi to Kochi
Varanasi to Kochi- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Varanasi Airport
- Flight to Kochi
- Day 15
Periyar
Periyar- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elephant Court)
Included Activities
- Dive Into Culture - Kalarippayattu performance and hands-on martial arts lesson
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake watching for elephants, sambar deer, birdlife and otters
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Lake - Day 16
Periyar to Kumarakom
Periyar to Kumarakom- Accommodation
- Hotel (Backwater Ripples)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumily Spice Garden - learn about spice cultivation and heritage
- Walking tour of Kumarakom village with local market visit
Landmarks Kumily Spice Garden Lake Vembanad - Day 17
Kumarakom
Kumarakom- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Backwater Ripples)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Kerala backwaters on traditional houseboat (Kettuvallom) from Kumarakom to Alleppey
Optional Activities
- Yoga session in the morning
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters Alleppey - Day 18
Kochi
Kochi- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with local family including cooking demonstration)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn)
Included Activities
- City tour of Kochi
- Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- View traditional Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi
- Cooking demonstration with local family
- Be My Guest dinner with local family
Landmarks Mattancherry Dutch Palace St. Francis Church Chinese Fishing Nets - Day 19
Kochi
KochiIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer
