Arrive at Mumbai. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 02 Mumbai
In the morning depart for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves. These are 7th century caves dedicated to Lord Shiva. Afternoon city tour includes a visit to the Gateway of India, Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain temples etc. Overnight stay.
Day 03 Mumbai/Aurangabad
Take the morning flight to Aurangabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later in the day visit Ellora caves. These caves have Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples and they are a testimony to the religious tolerance of the times. The most magnificent is the Kailash temple that has been sculptured out of a single rock. Spend the night in the hotel.
Day 04 Aurangabad
In the morning take an excursion to the Ajanta Caves. These caves have beautiful sculptures and frescoes dating back to the 2nd century BC. Return to Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Day 05 Aurangabad/Udaipur
Take the morning flight to Udaipur, the city of lakes and beautiful palaces. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit Ekling, Nagda and the City Palace. Late afternoon take a boat ride on the Lake Pichola.
Day 06 Udaipur/Jaipur
Take the morning flight to Jaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour includes a visit to the Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal etc. Spend the night in the hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur/Agra
In the morning take an excursion to Fort Amber and the old Capital that is the best example of Rajput architecture. Enjoy an elephant ride here. In the afternoon travel to Agra by road. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted 16th century city and built by Emperor Akbar. Check into the hotel on arrival, for an overnight stay.
Day 08 Agra/Kahajuraho
In the morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. In the afternoon take a flight to Khajuraho. Check into hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 09 Khajuraho/Varanasi
In the morning visit the famous temples built by the Chandela Ruler during the 10th and 11th century. Catch the afternoon flight to Varanasi. As soon as you arrive, take a drive through the city. Later check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Varanasi/Bhubaneswar
In the morning take a boat ride on the Holy River Ganges. Get a breathtaking view of the sunrise and observe the various rituals performed by the Hindu devotees gathered on the riverbank. After breakfast visit Sarnath, the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Take the afternoon flight to Bhubaneswar. On arrival check into the hotel for the night.
Day 11 Bhubaneswar/Konark/Puri
In the morning go on a day excursion to Konark, visit the world famous 13th century Sun temple. Travel to Puri to visit the Sri Jaganath temple. Relax on the beach and return to Bhubaneswar for the night.
Day 12 Bhubaneswar/Kolkatta
In the morning visit the temples of Lingraj, Rajrani and Mukteswar. Take the evening flight to Kolkatta. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13 Kolkatta/Kathmandu
In the morning visit India's oldest and one of Asia's largest and most comprehensive museums. Take the afternoon flight to Kathmandu in Nepal. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14 Kathmandu
In the morning visit the temple of Swayambhunath. In the afternoon visit Patan, the city of beauty. Spend the night at Kathmandu.
Day 15 Kathmandu
In the morning visit Pashupathinath and Bodhnath temples. In the afternoon visit Bhadgoan, the home of medieval art and architecture. Spend the night at Kathmandu.
Day 16 Kathmandu
The day is at leisure. You have the option of a flight over the Himalayans mountains OR a visit to Dhulikhel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 17 Kathmandu/New Delhi
The morning is at leisure. Take the afternoon flight Back to New Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Day 18 New Delhi
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward journey.