Royal India to Bhutan Discovery Tour

New Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, India’s capital. You’ll be met with VIP assistance and driven to your hotel for a 2 night stay. Delhi is full of energy and contrasts, ancient and modern. Once you’re settled, start exploring this city at your own pace. Whether it’s a relaxing evening or a gentle walk around the corner, the city is full of charm, colour and movement. This is where your journey begins – right at the heart of India’s politics and culture.

New Delhi

Take a private full day tour of Old and New Delhi. Ride a rickshaw through busy bazaars filled with colourful fabrics and the smell of spices. Visit the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See the impressive Jama Masjid mosque and pay your respects at the Gandhi Memorial. You can also try street food, shop for Indian crafts or relax in the peaceful Lodhi Gardens. Your guide will shape the day around your interests to make the most of this vibrant and historic city.

Meals Included: Breakfast

New Delhi

Thimphu

Leave Delhi behind and fly to Paro, Bhutan. Enjoy a private airport transfer before your flight. On arrival in Paro, you’ll be met and driven to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu. This peaceful city blends ancient culture with modern Bhutanese life. Check in to your hotel for a 2 night stay. In the afternoon, start exploring Thimphu’s main sights with your private guide. You’ll start to get a feel for Bhutan’s unique identity through its temples, crafts and traditional architecture.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Thimphu

Enjoy a full day exploring Thimphu with your private guide. Visit Buddhist temples and walk through local markets filled with handmade goods. Tour the textile and folk museums to understand Bhutanese culture. Meet a local astrologer and visit the grand Tashichho Dzong, a traditional fortress and monastery. If you like, you can take a gentle hike through quiet countryside. Optional experiences include learning to cook Bhutanese dishes or join monks for a short meditation. The day is full of culture, peaceful moments and meaningful encounters.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Punakha

Drive to Punakha, the former winter capital of Bhutan. En route, stop at Dochula Pass to see the 108 chortens (stupas) and panoramic Himalayan views. Continue through forests and farmlands to Punakha. Check in to your luxurious hotel for a 2 night stay. The hotel is situated among fruit trees, rice terraces and traditional houses. In the afternoon, take a short walk or simply relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air and peaceful surroundings.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Punakha

Punakha

Spend the day exploring Punakha’s natural beauty and spiritual sites. Walk through small villages and farms with your guide. Light a butter lamp at a temple and take in valley views on a gentle hike. Visit Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most beautiful fortresses, situated at the confluence of two rivers. Stop by a local nunnery to learn about daily life there. Throughout the day, enjoy quiet moments and wide open views from your hotel overlooking the Mo Chhu River and the hills beyond.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Paro

Drive to Paro, passing through forested hills and rivers. Paro is a lovely town in a green valley, famous for its traditional shops and lively atmosphere. Stop for sightseeing en route before checking in to your hotel for a 2 night stay. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum which tells the story of Bhutan through art and relics. Browse shops selling crafts, prayer flags and antiques. The highlight is yet to come – your guide will prepare you for tomorrow’s famous Tiger’s Nest hike.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Paro

Today is one of the most special experiences in Bhutan – the hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Perched high on a cliff, this sacred site offers stunning views and deep peace. Walk at your own pace; horses can assist for part of the way. The journey is rewarding and unforgettable. After descending, explore more of Paro based on your interests. You may want to try archery, take a yoga session, ride a bike or visit a local spa for a traditional hot stone bath.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Paro

New Delhi

Fly from Paro back to Delhi. You’ll be assisted with a private airport transfer at both ends. On arrival in Delhi, a VIP welcome awaits, followed by a private transfer to your hotel for one night. In the afternoon, enjoy flexible touring with your private guide and driver. This is your chance to revisit your favourite places, shop for last minute gifts or explore a different part of the city. Spend your last evening in India.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Agra

Travel to Agra for one night. In the afternoon, visit the main sights of the city. Visit the Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world and hear the story of love behind this white marble wonder. Explore its intricate carvings and details. Then visit Agra Fort, a grand Mughal palace. End the day at a local marble workshop to see traditional craftsmanship. Stay at the luxurious Oberoi Amarvilas where your room has a direct view of the Taj Mahal.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Jaipur

Start the day with an optional sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal to see it in soft morning light. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. If you wish, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned city with stunning red sandstone buildings. Arrive in Jaipur and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, start your private tour of this royal city and visit grand forts and elegant palaces that tell the story of Rajasthan’s royal history.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Jaipur

Jaipur

Spend the day in Jaipur with your private guide. Visit the City Palace where the royal collections are housed and see the honeycomb façade of Hawa Mahal. See Jantar Mantar observatory with its giant stone instruments. Wander through Jaipur’s colourful bazaars filled with jewellery, textiles and crafts. Visit Amber Fort to see its grand halls and mirrored interiors. Optional activities include visiting local charities or watching a spiritual aarti ceremony at a temple for a cultural experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Udaipur

Fly or drive to Udaipur, the city of lakes and romantic palaces. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a 3 night stay. In the evening, enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Pichola. See the famous Lake Palace and City Palace and watch the sunset behind the Aravalli hills. This is your first glimpse of Udaipur and sets the tone for the next few days in one of India’s most beautiful and elegant cities.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Udaipur

Today, spend the day in Udaipur with your private guide. Visit the City Palace overlooking the lake. See the carvings at Jagdish Temple and walk through the peaceful Saheliyon Ki Bari Garden. Explore small alleys and whitewashed streets, visit local markets and stop at studios where artists paint miniatures and create folk art. Udaipur is a city to be experienced at your own pace.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Udaipur

Udaipur

Enjoy a relaxed day in Udaipur. If you wish, take a private trip to nearby temples to get a deeper insight into local culture. You may also have lunch at an 18th century palace with lake views or join a private cooking experience with a local family to learn about Udaipur’s culinary traditions. Today is flexible, time to rest, discover and experience local life.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Mumbai

Fly to Mumbai, India’s financial capital and the heart of the Bollywood film industry. On arrival and transfer to your hotel, enjoy a cultural evening. Watch a Bollywood film—a thrilling, emotional and colourful experience that captures the essence of Indian cinema. It’s the perfect way to settle into Mumbai and feel its energy.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Mumbai

Explore Mumbai with your guide on a full day private tour. Take a boat to Elephanta Island to visit the Elephanta Caves—rock cut temples with impressive sculptures and carvings. Back in Mumbai, visit neighbourhoods, markets and historical buildings. Experience the city’s culture, art and food and get a glimpse of daily life in this fast paced city. Mumbai’s energy, diversity and creativity is the perfect ending to your journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Mumbai - Departure

Your journey ends today. After breakfast, enjoy some time to relax at the hotel or take a short walk. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. You will depart with memories of Bhutan’s monasteries, India’s royal cities and bustling streets.

Meals Included: Breakfast