Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
New Delhi
New Delhi- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in New Delhi)
- Day 2
New Delhi
New Delhi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Guided tour of Old Delhi
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
New Delhi to Agra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Sunset view of Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh Taj Mahal - Day 4
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur
Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Optional tour to Jaigarh Fort
- Shopping
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 6
Jaipur to New Delhi
Jaipur to New Delhi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rail Museum at Rewari
Landmarks Rail Museum at Rewari - Day 7
New Delhi to Kochi
New Delhi to Kochi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kochi
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Net
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Visit Marine Drive
- Kathakali dance show
Landmarks Fort Kochi Dutch Palace Chinese Fishing Net Indo Portuguese Museum Marine Drive - Day 8
Kochi to Alleppey
Kochi to Alleppey- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey through backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
- Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters Alappuzha Lagoons - Day 9
Alleppey to Kumarakom
Alleppey to Kumarakom- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Day 10
Kumarakom to Periyar/Thekkady
Kumarakom to Periyar/Thekkady- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 11
Periyar/Thekkady
Periyar/Thekkady- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bamboo rafting at Periyar
- Border hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
- Visit Kumily
- Visit Mangala Devi Temple
Landmarks Periyar Lake Mangala Devi Temple - Day 12
Periyar/Thekkady to Madurai
Periyar/Thekkady to Madurai- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple - Day 13
Madurai
Madurai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madurai
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Visit Adhi Chokkanathar
- Visit Subramaniya Suwami Temple
- Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Visit Chokkanathar Temple
- Visit Samanar Hills/Samanar Malai
- Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum Adhi Chokkanathar Subramaniya Suwami Temple Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam Chokkanathar Temple Samanar Hills - Day 14
Madurai to Trichy
Madurai to Trichy- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Trichy
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
- Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
- Visit Sri Rangam Temple
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple Jambukeshwara Temple Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple Sri Rangam Temple - Day 15
Trichy - Thanjavur - Kumbakonam
Trichy - Thanjavur - Kumbakonam- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Thanjavur
- Visit Schwartz Memorial & Church
- Visit Sivaganga Garden
- Visit Lord Murugan Temple
- Visit Sangeetha Mahal
- Sightseeing tour of Kumbakonam
- Visit Shri Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram
Landmarks Thanjavur Shri Airavatesvara Temple - Day 16
Kumbakonam to Mahabalipuram
Kumbakonam to Mahabalipuram- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
- Visit Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Caves
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
- Visit India Seashell Museum
- Explore Mahabalipuram Beach
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
Landmarks Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butterball India Seashell Museum Mahabalipuram Beach - Day 17
Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kanchipuram
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Visit The Kailasanatha Temple
- Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
Landmarks Kanchipuram Kamakshi Amman Temple The Kailasanatha Temple Varadharaja Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Ulagalanda Perumal Temple - Day 18
Chennai
Chennai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chennai
- Visit Kapaleeshwar Temple
- Visit Sri Parthasarathy Temple
- Visit Ramakrishna Temple
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit St. Mary's Church
- Visit Anna Zoological Park
- Visit Birla Planetarium
- Visit Kalakshetra
- Visit Theosophical Society
- Visit Marina Beach
- Visit Elliots Beach
Landmarks Kapaleeshwar Temple Sri Parthasarathy Temple Ramakrishna Temple Fort St. George National Art Gallery St. Mary's Church Anna Zoological Park Birla Planetarium Kalakshetra Theosophical Society Marina Beach Elliots Beach - Day 19
Chennai to Bagdogra to Darjeeling
Chennai to Bagdogra to Darjeeling- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 20
Darjeeling
Darjeeling- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Tiger Hills to view Kanchenjunga Peak
- Visit Ghoom Monastery
- Visit Batasia Loop
- Guided tour of Darjeeling
- Visit Japanese Temple
- Visit Peace Pagoda
- Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit Tenzing & Gombu Rock
- Visit Tibetan refugee self help Center
- Visit Tea Estate
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Tiger Hills Kanchenjunga Peak Ghoom Monastery Batasia Loop Japanese Temple Peace Pagoda Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Tenzing & Gombu Rock Tibetan refugee self help Center - Day 21
Darjeeling to Pelling
Darjeeling to Pelling- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around remote villages
- Day 22
Pelling
Pelling- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pelling
- Visit Pemayangtse
- Visit Rimbi Falls
- Visit Sacred Khecheopalri Lake
- Visit Kanchendzonga Falls
- Visit Rimbi Rock Garden
- Visit Pemayangtse Monastery
- Walk around Darap Village
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Sacred Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls Rimbi Rock Garden Darap Village - Day 23
Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok
Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Namchi
- Visit Samdruptse Hill
- Visit Char Dham in Namchi
Landmarks Samdruptse Hill Char Dham in Namchi - Day 24
Gangtok
Gangtok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gangtok
- Visit Hanuman Tok
- Visit Ganesh Tok
- Visit Tashi View Point
- Visit Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls
- Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Visit Research Institute of Tibetology
- Visit Do-Dul-Chorten
- Visit Botanical Garden
Optional Activities
- Cable Car ride
Landmarks Hanuman Tok Ganesh Tok Tashi View Point Rumtek Monastery Banjhakri Water Falls Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Research Institute of Tibetology Do-Dul-Chorten Botanical Garden - Day 25
Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake to Gangtok
Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake to Gangtok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Tsomgo Lake
- Visit Baba Mandir
Landmarks Tsomgo Lake Baba Mandir - Day 26
Gangtok to Phuentsholing
Gangtok to Phuentsholing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 27
Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Phuentsholing to Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Phuentsholing
- Visit Gumpha Mandir
- Visit Karbandi Monastery
- Visit Zangtopelri
- Visit local markets in Thimphu
- Enjoy street food in Thimphu
Optional Activities
- Walks to nearby streets
Landmarks Gumpha Mandir Karbandi Monastery Zangtopelri - Day 28
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thimphu
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Dordenma
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
- Visit BBS Tower
- Visit Government Run Handicraft Emporium
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum
- Visit National Textile Museums
- Visit National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside view)
- Visit Zoo
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten Buddha Dordenma Tashichho Dzong Folk Heritage Museum National Textile Museums National Institute of Traditional Medicine - Day 29
Thimphu to Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dochula Pass
- Visit Talo Monastery
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang
- Guided tour of Punakha
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Lingkana Palace
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Dochula Pass Talo Monastery Chimi Lhakhang Punakha Dzong Lingkana Palace - Day 30
Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro
Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wangdue Phodrang
- Visit Wangdue Dzong
- Visit Wangdue Phodrang local market
- Visit Druk Wangyel Monastery
- Visit Dochula Chorten
- Visit Simtokha Dzong
Landmarks Wangdue Dzong Druk Wangyel Monastery Dochula Chorten Simtokha Dzong - Day 31
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paro
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Ta Dzong
- Leisurely walk to Rinpung Dzong
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong
- Visit Paro Taktsang
- Evening visit to Kyichu Lhakhang
Landmarks National Museum Rinpung Dzong Drukgyel Dzong Paro Taktsang Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 32
Paro to Kathmandu
Paro to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 33
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour around Kathmandu valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swyambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Evening Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
- Walk to nearby streets
- Explore local market
- Taste street food
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square - Day 34
Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu
Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise view over Himalayas at Nagarkot
- Visit Bhaktapur
- Visit Lion Gate
- Visit Gallery
- Visit Golden Gate
- Visit Palace of 55 Windows
Landmarks Nagarkot Bhaktapur Palace of 55 Windows - Day 35
Kathmandu to Bandipur
Kathmandu to Bandipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit old temples en route
- Visit shrines en route
- Visit holy caves en route
- Guided walk tour of Bandipur
- Visit Bandipur village
- Visit Bandipur Bazaar
- Sunset view
Landmarks Bandipur Bandipur Bazaar - Day 36
Bandipur
Bandipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Thani Mai wooden shrine
- Sunrise views of Himalayas
- Walk tour to explore Bandipur
- Visit Siddha Gupha
- 4-hour trek to Ramkot Magar village
Landmarks Thani Mai Siddha Gupha Ramkot Magar village - Day 37
Bandipur to Pokhara
Bandipur to Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pokhara new market
- Visit Tibetan Camp
Optional Activities
- Visit Devi Fall
- Visit Gupteshwar Cave
Landmarks Devi Fall Gupteshwar Cave - Day 38
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Sarangkot
- Views of Annapurna range
- Sightseeing tour of Pokhara
- Visit Phewa Lake
- Visit Begnas Lake
- Visit Mahendra Cave
- Visit Seti River Gorge
- Visit Barahi Temple
- Visit Mountain Museum
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
Landmarks Sarangkot Annapurna Range Phewa Lake Begnas Lake Mahendra Cave Seti River Gorge Barahi Temple Mountain Museum World Peace Pagoda - Day 39
Pokhara to Chitwan
Pokhara to Chitwan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Tharu Village
- Tharu Cultural Dance Performances
Landmarks Tharu Village - Day 40
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel)
Included Activities
- Canoeing ride on Rapti River
- Visit Elephant breeding centre
- Elephant safari through jungle
- Wildlife spotting (one-horned rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard, Royal Bengal tiger)
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River Elephant breeding centre - Day 41
Chitwan to Kathmandu
Chitwan to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Manakamana Temple
Landmarks Manakamana Temple - Day 42
Kathmandu to Colombo
Kathmandu to Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 43
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Colombo
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Colombo National Museum
- Visit Seema Malakaya
- Visit Beira Lake
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Independence Square Colombo National Museum Seema Malakaya Beira Lake - Day 44
Colombo to Dambulla
Colombo to Dambulla- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Dambulla
- Visit Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
- Visit Golden statue of Buddha
- Visit Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
Landmarks Dambulla Royal Cave Temple Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs - Day 45
Dambulla - Anuradhapura - Mihintale
Dambulla - Anuradhapura - Mihintale- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Anuradhapura
- Visit Sri Maha Bodhi
- Visit Brazen Palace
- Visit Dagobas
- Visit Ruwanwelisaya
- Visit Abeygiri Monasteries
- Visit Jetawana Monasteries
- Visit rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha
- Visit ruins of palaces
- Visit Isurumuniya rock temple
- Visit Mihintale
Landmarks Sri Maha Bodhi Brazen Palace Ruwanwelisaya Abeygiri Monasteries Jetawana Monasteries Isurumuniya rock temple Mihintale - Day 46
Mihintale - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Mihintale - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Gal Vihare complex
- Visit giant statue of Polonnaruwa's greatest king
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Polonnaruwa Gal Vihare - Day 47
Polonnaruwa - Matale - Kandy
Polonnaruwa - Matale - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
- Visit Fort Macdowall
- Visit spice garden in Matale
Landmarks Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple Fort Macdowall - Day 48
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Kandy
- Visit Royal Botanical Garden
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Visit Old Royal Palace
- Visit Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
- Enjoy Kandy Lake
- Sri Lankan Cultural Performance
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Royal Botanical Garden Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Old Royal Palace Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square Kandy Lake - Day 49
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nawalapitiya
- Road journey to Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya Pidurutalagala Mountain - Day 50
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Nuwara Eliya Town
- Visit local market
- Visit Golf Course
- Visit Hill Club
- Visit Seetha Amman Temple
- Explore scenic mountains, valleys, and waterfalls
- Visit local tea plantation and factory
- Enjoy Ceylon tea tasting
Landmarks Seetha Amman Temple - Day 51
Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Yala National Park
Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Road journey to Yala National Park
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 52
Yala National Park
Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Yala National Park
- Wildlife spotting (leopards, crocodiles, wild elephants)
- Afternoon safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 53
Yala National Park to Galle to Ahungalla
Yala National Park to Galle to Ahungalla- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort
- Visit Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
- Visit Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
- Visit Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya at Galle
Landmarks Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre Galle Dutch Fort Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya - Day 54
Ahungalla to Colombo
Ahungalla to Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 55
Departure from Colombo
Departure from Colombo- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo)
- Meals
- Breakfast
