Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mumbai
Mumbai- Start point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Mumbai)
- Day 2
Mumbai
Mumbai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Mumbai
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Elephanta Caves
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Hanging Gardens
- Visit Jain Temples
- Visit Kamla Nehru Garden
- Visit Juhu Chowpatty
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Gandhi Memorial Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Marine Drive Jain Temples Kamla Nehru Garden Juhu Chowpatty - Day 3
Mumbai to Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves
Mumbai to Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Mumbai to Aurangabad
- Guided tour of Ajanta Caves
- Visit Ajanta Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Ajanta Caves - Day 4
Aurangabad to Mumbai - Ellora Caves, Daulatbad Fort
Aurangabad to Mumbai - Ellora Caves, Daulatbad Fort- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ellora Caves
- Visit Ellora Caves World Heritage Site
- Visit Daulatbad Fort
- Visit Aurangabad Caves
- Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Flight from Aurangabad to Mumbai
Landmarks Ellora Caves Daulatbad Fort Aurangabad Caves Bibi Ka Maqbara - Day 5
Mumbai to Varanasi - Sarnath
Mumbai to Varanasi - Sarnath- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Mumbai to Varanasi
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - Day 6
Varanasi
Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Experience Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir River Ganges - Day 7
Varanasi to Kathmandu
Varanasi to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Varanasi to Kathmandu
- Day 8
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day 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 around nearby streets and local market
Optional Activities
- Taste street food
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square Bagmati River - Day 9
Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Bhaktapur
Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Bhaktapur- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sunrise view over the Himalayas at Nagarkot
- Visit Lion Gate at Bhaktapur
- Visit the Gallery at Bhaktapur
- Visit Golden Gate at Bhaktapur
- Visit Palace of 55 Windows at Bhaktapur
Landmarks Nagarkot Bhaktapur Palace of 55 Windows - Day 10
Kathmandu to Bandipur
Kathmandu to Bandipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk tour of Bandipur village
- Visit Bandipur Bazaar
- Sunset view at Bandipur
- Visit old temples en-route
- Visit shrines en-route
- Visit holy caves en-route
- Visit Newari architecture
Landmarks Bandipur Bazaar - Day 11
Bandipur
Bandipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to wooden shrine of Thani Mai
- Sunrise views of the Himalayas
- Walk tour of Bandipur
- Visit Siddha Gupha
- 4-hour trek to Magar village of Ramkot
Landmarks Thani Mai Siddha Gupha Ramkot - Day 12
Bandipur to Pokhara
Bandipur to Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit new market in Pokhara
- Visit Tibetan Camp
Optional Activities
- Visit Devi Fall
- Visit Gupteshwar Cave
Landmarks Devi Fall Gupteshwar Cave Tibetan Camp - Day 13
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise view of Annapurna range at Sarangkot
- 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 Phewa Lake Begnas Lake Mahendra Cave Seti River Gorge Barahi Temple Mountain Museum World Peace Pagoda Annapurna Range Machhapuchhare Himchuli Manaslu - Day 14
Pokhara to Chitwan
Pokhara to Chitwan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Tharu Village
- Learn about Tharu unique lifestyle and culture
- Enjoy Tharu Cultural Dance Performances
Landmarks Tharu Village - Day 15
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Canoeing ride on Rapti River
- Visit Elephant breeding centre
- Elephant ride in the jungle
- Wildlife safari/game drive at Chitwan National Park
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 16
Chitwan to Kathmandu - Manakamana Temple
Chitwan to Kathmandu - Manakamana Temple- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Manakamana Temple
Landmarks Manakamana Temple - Day 17
Kathmandu to New Delhi
Kathmandu to New Delhi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to New Delhi
- Day 18
New Delhi - Old Delhi
New Delhi - Old Delhi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Drive past Red Fort
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 19
New Delhi to Agra
New Delhi to Agra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit Octagonal Tower
- Visit Jahangir Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit 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 20
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 Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 21
Jaipur
Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant or jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Birla Temple
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Optional tour to Jaigarh Fort
- Shopping
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple - Day 22
Jaipur to New Delhi - Rail Museum
Jaipur to New Delhi - Rail Museum- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rail Museum at Rewari
Landmarks Rail Museum at Rewari - Day 23
New Delhi to Kochi
New Delhi to Kochi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from New Delhi to Kochi
- Day 24
Kochi
Kochi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Kochi
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Hill Palace
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit Bolgatty Island
- Visit Indo-Portuguese Museum
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Fort Kochi Jewish Synagogue St. Francis Church Marine Drive Hill Palace Dutch Palace Pareekshit Thampuran Museum Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Bolgatty Island Indo-Portuguese Museum - Day 25
Kochi to Alleppey - Houseboat Cruise
Kochi to Alleppey - Houseboat Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on houseboat featuring authentic Kerala cuisine), Dinner (Dinner on houseboat featuring authentic Kerala cuisine)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through backwaters
- Scenic cruise through backwaters and lagoons
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk around local streets of Alappuzha
- Day 26
Alleppey to Periyar/Thekkady
Alleppey to Periyar/Thekkady- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around Periyar
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 27
Periyar/Thekkady
Periyar/Thekkady- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
- Border Hiking in Periyar
- Elephant safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 28
Periyar/Thekkady to Madurai - Chokkanathar Temple
Periyar/Thekkady to Madurai - Chokkanathar Temple- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chokkanathar Temple
- Visit Samanar Hills
- Guided tour of Madurai
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks Chokkanathar Temple Samanar Hills Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam - Day 29
Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur
Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rock Fort Temple in Trichy
- Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
- Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple Jambukeshwara Temple Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Day 30
Thanjavur to Pondicherry
Thanjavur to Pondicherry- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Puducherry
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit Sacred Heart Basilica
- Visit French War Memorial
- Visit Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
- Visit Pondy Bazaar
- Visit Memorial House
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
- Heritage walk through French colonial area
Landmarks Auroville Sri Aurobindo Ashram Government Museum Sacred Heart Basilica French War Memorial Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple - Day 31
Puducherry to Mahabalipuram
Puducherry to Mahabalipuram- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
- Visit Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit ancient Caves
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
- Visit India Seashell Museum
- Explore Mahabalipuram Beach
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
Landmarks Thirukadalmallai Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance India Seashell Museum Mahabalipuram Beach - Day 32
Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
Landmarks Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Ulagalanda Perumal Temple - Day 33
Chennai
Chennai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Chennai
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar 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 Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu
- Explore Marina Beach
- Explore Elliots Beach
Landmarks Kapaleeshwarar 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 34
Chennai to Colombo
Chennai to Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Chennai to Colombo
- Day 35
Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa
Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
- Visit Golden statue of Buddha
- Visit Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
- Sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa
- Visit Royal Palace ruins
- Visit Gal Vihara
Landmarks Dambulla Royal Cave Temple Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs Polonnaruwa Royal Palace Gal Vihara - Day 36
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
- Visit Fort Macdowall
- Visit spice garden in Matale
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple Fort Macdowall - Day 37
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 Kandy Lake - Day 38
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - By Train
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - By Train- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nawalapitiya
Landmarks Pidurutalagala Mountain - Day 39
Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park
Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ravana's Cave
- Visit Rawana Falls
- Jungle safari at Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks Ravana's Cave Rawana Falls Udawalawe National Park - Day 40
Udawalawe National Park to Colombo
Udawalawe National Park to 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 41
Departure from Colombo
Departure from Colombo- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo)
- Meals
- Breakfast
