- Detailed day by day itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Assistance upon arrival transfer to Dwarikas Hotel. Evening Welcome Dinner at Nepali restaurant called Bhojan Griha. Dwarikas Hotel.
(This is a great Nepali hotel and a beautiful example of the ancient architecture of the Kathmandu Valley. Richard Gere stays here when he is in Kathmandu to visit the Tibetans and certain temples)
Day 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
Full Day Sightseeing tours to Kathmandu Valley: Pashupatinath temple, ghats along river for funeral pyres, Palaces of ancient kings (Kathmandu Durbar Square), Lunch. Swyambhunath Stupa. Overnight at Dwarikas Hotel.
Day 3 : Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park
Everest flight early morning depending on weather, then approx 5 hours scenic drive to Chitwan National Park, chances to stop along the bank of Trishuli River. Bring mosquito repellant and flash lights, jackets, good camera batteries and lots of film or memory cards. Briefing upon arrival.
Evening slide show on history, flora and wildlife of the Park. Overnight at renowned Tiger Tops Tented Camp.
Day 4 : Chitwan Jungle Activities
Full day’s jungle activities: bird watching, elephant safari, jungle walk or drive. Over night at Tiger Tops Tented Camp.
Day 5 : Chitwan to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Visits to Ashram, meet local Nepali citizens involved in current social and educational projects. Overnight at Dwarika’s Hotel.
Day 6 : Transfer to the airport and fly to Delhi
There will be assistance at the Delhi airport upon arrival and transfer by private car and driver to Agra city (This drive will be approximately five hours) Overnight at Hotel TAJ VIEW.
Day 7 : Agra - city tour.
Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal for sunrise view if possible. After breakfast, Agra Fort, Etmadullah, Sikandra. Overnight at Hotel Taj View.
Day 8 : Agra - Jaipur drive.
After breakfast drive 28 kms from Agra to visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Jaipur. Continue drive to Jaipur 225 kms. Lunch midway. On arrival in Jaipur, transfer to hotel. TRIDENT HILTON HOTEL.
Day 9 : Jaipur - City tour
After breakfast early morning meet with local guide and visit Amber Fort, Elephant ride at Amber Fort, City palace, Jantar Mantar, Birla Temple. Overnight TRIDENT HILTON HOTEL.
Day 10 : Jaipur - Delhi drive.
After breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi 265 kms around 6 hrs. On arrival in Delhi transfer to the Imperial Hotel.
Day 11 : Delhi - city tour
After breakfast at hotel meet local guide and driver and visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rajghat, India Gate, Parliament house, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar and Jewish synagogue. Lunch in city restaurant during the sightseeing. Overnight at the Imperial Hotel
Day 12 : Delhi - Cochin fly
After early breakfast at hotel transfer to Delhi domestic airport for flight to Cochin. Assistance at airport with tickets and baggage transfer.
Evening Ayurverdic Massage and spa 60-80 duration at hotel. Overnight at TAJ MALABAR Hotel.
Day 13 : Cochin - Kumarakom.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet with the local guide and continue sightseeing in Cochin. After lunch drive to Kumarakom and transfer to Houseboat. Over night at Cosy House Boat. Dinner and breakfast in Cosy House boat.
Day 14 : Kumarakom- Cochin - Ooty drive.
After breakfast at House Boat drive the beautiful route to Ooty, You will have the opportunity to stop along the route, as there are many interesting views to photograph. By evening reach Ooty and transfer to the hotel. Taj Savoy Hotel.
Day 15 : Ooty to Bangalore drive.
After breakfast you will have time for sightseeing of Ooty with an English speaking guide and continue the drive on to Bangalore. Upon arrival in Bangalore, transfer to the hotel TAJ RESIDENCY.
Day 16 : Departure for airport by private transport.
Departure for airport by private transport.