Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Delhi
Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at iconic restaurant credited with introducing India to ice cream and fine dining)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at iconic Delhi restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore historical landmarks
- Visit museums and galleries
- Browse bazaars
- Day 2
Delhi
DelhiIncluded Activities
- Old Delhi City Tour with leader
- Metro navigation assistance
- Jama Masjid visit
- Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) visit
- Traditional rickshaw tour around Chandi Chowk marketplace
Landmarks Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara Chandi Chowk - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
Delhi to Jaipur- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner in local family home)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Jaipur
- Bazaar exploration with handcrafted textiles and folk art
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
- Day 4
Jaipur
JaipurIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- City Palace visit
- Premium Experience at Kishore Niwas haveli with heritage liqueurs
Optional Activities
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Hot air balloon flight over the city
- Rajasthani street food experience
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Kishore Niwas - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
Jaipur to AgraIncluded Activities
- Taj Mahal visit with local guide at sunset
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant specializing in curries
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 6
Agra to Lucknow
Agra to Lucknow- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Sheroes restaurant supporting acid attack survivors)
Included Activities
- Agra Fort visit
- Lucknow orientation walk with leader
- Dinner at Sheroes restaurant supporting acid attack survivors
Landmarks Agra Fort - Day 7
Lucknow
Lucknow- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch following cooking class)
Included Activities
- Lucknow City Tour with leader
- Bara Imambara visit
- Awadhi Cooking Class
Landmarks Bara Imambara - Day 8
Lucknow to Varanasi
Lucknow to Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast on train)
Included Activities
- Air-conditioned train journey to Varanasi
- Varanasi orientation walk
- Sunset Ganges cruise with local musicians
- Candle and flower ceremony
Optional Activities
- Interact with local train vendors
Landmarks Ganges River 
- Day 9
Varanasi
Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast rickshaw food tour with chaat, samosas, jalebis, lassi and chai), Lunch (Lunch with local Tibetan community)
Included Activities
- Sunrise Ganges boat trip with musicians
- E-rickshaw breakfast food tour through Banaras streets
- Sarnath visit with stupa and museum exploration
Landmarks Sarnath Ganges River - Day 10
Varanasi to Delhi
Varanasi to Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at Haveli Dharampura with Mughlai cuisine, street food dishes and kebabs)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Haveli Dharampura with Mughlai cuisine and street food
Optional Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutb Minar
- Additional sightseeing activities (leader can assist with bookings)
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutb Minar Haveli Dharampura - Day 11
Delhi to Kathmandu
Delhi to Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods
Optional Activities
- Walk around Garden of Dreams
- Explore Kathmandu's architecture
Landmarks Garden of Dreams 
- Day 12
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu with leader
- Durbar Square visit
- Bodhnath Stupa and monastery visit
- Thangka painting studio visit
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
Landmarks Durbar Square Bodhnath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple - Day 13
Kathmandu to Nagarkot
Kathmandu to Nagarkot- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with cooking class instructors and group)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local Nepali women
- Bhaktapur walking tour exploring Durbar, Taumadhi and Pottery squares
- Sundowner at Club Himalaya with local cocktail and masala tea
- Sel roti cooking demonstration and meal
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Bhaktapur) - Day 14
Nagarkot to Pokhara
Nagarkot to PokharaIncluded Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Nagarkot
- Phewa Tal lake boat trip
- Peace Pagoda visit
Optional Activities
- Walk through Pokhara's colourful streets
- Stroll along the lake
- Local restaurant dining
Landmarks Phewa Tal Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) Annapurna Range - Day 15
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Lunch (Momo (steamed dumplings) lunch with Tibetan community)
Included Activities
- Sarangkot viewpoint sunrise visit
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Tibetan community visit with momo cooking demonstration and lunch
Landmarks Sarangkot Viewpoint International Mountain Museum 
- Day 16
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Dinner (Special bush dinner under stars)
Included Activities
- Tharu community cultural experience
- Local tea and raksi tasting
- Champagne sundowner by Rapti River with wildlife observation
- Special bush dinner
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River 
- Day 17
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dugout canoe safari on Rapti River
- Late-afternoon Jeep safari
- Wildlife viewing and identification
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 18
Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu
Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Kaiser Café with traditional Nepali food)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Kaiser Café
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu
- Day 19
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Kathmandu (arrange with booking agent in advance)
