Highlights of India and Nepal

Welcome to India! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative, who will escort you to your hotel with your private driver. After hotel check-in, have some free time on your own to recover from the long journey.

Things to do for today: Jama Masjid , Qutub Minar , Chandni Chowk , Humayun's Tomb , Gandhi Smriti , Laxminarayan Temple

Start your Delhi city tour with a visit to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, followed by a rickshaw tour of the bustling local bazaar of Chandni Chowk. Here you can get a unique glance of local life. Later, pass by Red Fort and head to Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, and learn about its history and architecture. Make a stopover at Gandhi Smriti and then finish today at the colorful Laxmi Narayan Temple to learn about the Hindu religion.

After checking out of the hotel, you will fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, be greeted by our representative. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Things to do for today: Asan Tole Vegetable & Spice Market , Kumari Ghar Living Goddess Temle (located in Kathmandu Durbar Square) , Kathmandu Durbar Square , Taleju Temple (located in Kathmandu Durbar Square) , Kala Bhairav (located in Kathmandu Durbar Square) , Patan Durbar Square , Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) , Nepali Dinner with Dance Show

Your exploration of the Kathmandu Valley starts from Ason Tole Vegetable & Spice Market to see the vivid local life of Nepali people. Continue to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will see Kumari Temple that houses the living Goddess and have an external view of Taleju Temple and Kala Bhairav. After that, proceed to Patan city to visit Patan Durbar Square, one of the three historic Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. Later at dusk, walk uphill to Swayambhunath for a panorama of the Kathmandu Valley. This evening, a traditional Nepali dinner and dance show is prepared for you.

Optional: 1 hour schedule Mount Everest Flight USD 198 per person, Air ticket with return airport transfers

Things to do for today: Pashupatinath Temple , Boudhanath Stupa , Bhaktpur Durbar Square , Nagarkot , Enjoy the sunset view over the mountain (if weather permits)

After breakfast, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the world, and Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon, head to Bhaktapur to discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. After the tour, proceed to Nagarkot for an overnight stay. If the weather permits, you can enjoy the sunset from your lovely hotel.

Things to do for today: Enjoy the sunrise view over the mountain (if weather permits) , Changu Narayan Temple

Wake up in the early morning and take in the striking view of the Himalayas at sunrise at your hotel. Have a good rest before checking out of the hotel at noon.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to Changu Narayan Temple, which is said to be the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley. Afterward, be transferred to the airport in Kathmandu for your flight back to Delhi. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend some time at leisure.

Things to do for today: Mehtab Bagh

Spend the morning driving to Agra (about 5 hours). Upon arrival, step into Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) for a distant view of the Taj Mahal.

Things to do for today: Taj Mahal , Taj Mahal at Sunrise , Agra Fort , Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah

Rise early for the Taj Mahal. Sunrise is the best time to see this world-famous manmade wonder. While waiting for the sunrise, you can learn about the beautiful love story behind this architecture. Afterward, return to your hotel for breakfast and spend the morning at leisure. A visit to the red sandstone Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) will fill your afternoon.

Things to do for today: Fatehpur Sikri

Head west to Jaipur after checking out of the hotel. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former royal city and capital of Emperor of Akbar. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor. Continue driving to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to rest or go out for an exploration on your own.

Things to do for today: Amber Fort , Sheesh Mahal , Hawa Mahal , City Palace , Jantar Mantar

This morning, take the jeep to the entrance of the hilltop Amber Fort influenced by Hindu and Muslim architecture. Inside the palace complex, visit the fabulous Sheesh Mahal, also called the Palace of Mirrors. Return to the city and step into Maharaja City Palace, part of which is a museum housing beautiful royal collections. Visit the nearby Jantar Mantar, the largest stone observatory in world that is still in use today. Before driving back to your hotel, make a stopover at Hawa Mahal for photo opportunity.

After breakfast, be escorted to Delhi (4.5-5 hours' drive). Upon arrival, you may take advantage of the time to do some last-minute gift shopping before flying home.