Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at historic Delhi restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and fellow travellers
- Welcome dinner at historic 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 system navigation with leader
- Walking tour of Mughal architecture
- Traditional rickshaw ride around Chandi Chowk
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara Sikh temple
Optional Activities
- Food and activity recommendations from leader
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
- Transfer to Jaipur
- Check-in at Hotel Narain Niwas Palace Feature Stay
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Walking tour of bazaars with handcrafted textiles and folk art
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
- Day 4
Jaipur
Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit to City Palace
- Signature Experience at Kishore Niwas haveli with rooftop heritage liqueurs
Optional Activities
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Hot air balloon ride over the city
- Rajasthani street food sampling
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Kishore Niwas - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
Jaipur to AgraIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Agra
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal at sunset
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant recommended by leader
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 6
Agra to Lucknow
Agra to Lucknow- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at restaurant supporting acid attack survivors)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
- Transfer to Lucknow
- Orientation walk with leader
- Dinner at restaurant supporting acid attack survivors
Landmarks Agra Fort - Day 7
Lucknow
Lucknow- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch as part of cooking class)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour with leader
- Visit to Bara Imambara
- Awadhi cooking class
Landmarks Bara Imambara - Day 8
Lucknow to Varanasi
Lucknow to Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast on train)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Varanasi
- Orientation walk in Varanasi
- Sunset cruise on Ganges with musicians
- Ganges flower and candle ceremony
Optional Activities
- Interact with local vendors on train
Landmarks Ganges River 
- Day 9
Varanasi
Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Street food breakfast tour - chaat, samosas, jalebis, lassi and chai)
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on Ganges with leader
- E-rickshaw food tour with female driver
- Street food tasting at iconic eateries and stalls
- Visit to Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site
- Sarnath museum visit
- Sarnath stupa visit
Landmarks Ganges River Sarnath - Day 10
Varanasi to Delhi
Varanasi to Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at Haveli Dharampura featuring Mughlai cuisine, street food dishes and kebabs)
Included Activities
- Flight to Delhi
- Farewell dinner at Haveli Dharampura
Optional Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutb Minar
- Other Delhi sites and activities with leader assistance
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutb Minar Haveli Dharampura - Day 11
Delhi to Kathmandu
Delhi to Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods with local dishes)
Included Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting with new group and leader
- Welcome dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods
Optional Activities
- Visit 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
- Visit to Durbar Square
- Visit to Bodhnath Stupa and monastery
- Thangka painting studio visit
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
Optional Activities
- Further explorations in the afternoon
Landmarks Durbar Square Bodhnath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple - Day 13
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with local Nepali women hosts following cooking class), Snack (Sel roti traditional Nepali ring-shaped fried bread)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local Nepali women
- Lunch following cooking class
- Transfer to Nagarkot
- Walking tour of Bhaktapur ancient city
- Exploration of Durbar, Taumadhi and Pottery squares in Bhaktapur
- Sundowner at Club Himalaya with panoramic views
- Sel roti traditional bread cooking demonstration and tasting
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Taumadhi Square Pottery Square - Day 14
Nagarkot - Pokhara
Nagarkot - PokharaIncluded Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing
- Transfer to Kathmandu airport by chartered coach
- Flight to Pokhara
- Boat ride across Phewa Tal
- Visit to Peace Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Wander Pokhara's colourful streets
- Stroll along the lake and view brightly painted paddle boats
- Dine at local restaurants
Landmarks Phewa Tal Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare Annapurna Range - Day 15
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Tibetan community following momo cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Sarangkot viewpoint sunrise viewing with leader
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Tibetan community visit
- Momo cooking demonstration with Tibetan community
- Lunch with Tibetan community
Optional Activities
- Afternoon explorations in Pokhara
Landmarks Sarangkot Viewpoint International Mountain Museum Annapurna Range Machhapuchhare 
- Day 16
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Snack (Local tea and raksi), Dinner (Bush dinner by Rapti River under the stars)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Chitwan National Park
- Check-in at Barahi Jungle Lodge Feature Stay
- Tharu community visit and cultural experience
- Local tea and raksi tasting
- Rapti River sundowner with wildlife viewing
- Bush dinner under the stars
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River 
- Day 17
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Early morning dugout canoe safari on Rapti River
- Late-afternoon jeep safari
- Dinner with group
- Evening relaxation at lodge bar
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
- Transfer to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner at Kaiser Café
Optional Activities
- Further exploration and sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 19
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Kathmandu with advance booking
