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Nepal

Annapurna Foothills

A night in Ghandruk under Annapurna South
culture · Overnight (1–2 days) A night in Ghandruk under Annapurna South Annapurna Foothills, Nepal
Poon Hill sunrise from Ghorepani
nature · 3 hours from Ghorepani Poon Hill sunrise from Ghorepani Annapurna Foothills, Nepal
Australian Camp and Dhampus ridge walk
nature · 1–2 days Australian Camp and Dhampus ridge walk Annapurna Foothills, Nepal
Rhododendron forest from Ghorepani to Tadapani
nature · 5–6 hours Rhododendron forest from Ghorepani to Tadapani Annapurna Foothills, Nepal

Bandipur

Sunrise climb to Thani Mai
nature · 2 hours Sunrise climb to Thani Mai Bandipur, Nepal
Down to Siddha Gufa cave
adventure · 4 hours Down to Siddha Gufa cave Bandipur, Nepal
A ridge walk to Ramkot village
culture · 4–5 hours A ridge walk to Ramkot village Bandipur, Nepal
Bandipur's bazaar and Tundikhel at dusk
culture · 2 hours Bandipur's bazaar and Tundikhel at dusk Bandipur, Nepal

Bardia

Tracking tigers on foot with naturalists
wildlife · Full day Tracking tigers on foot with naturalists Bardia, Nepal
A day on the Karnali for dolphins and gharials
water · Full day A day on the Karnali for dolphins and gharials Bardia, Nepal
Jeep safari through Bardia's grasslands
wildlife · Half day or full day Jeep safari through Bardia's grasslands Bardia, Nepal
An evening in a Tharu village near the park
culture · 2–3 hours An evening in a Tharu village near the park Bardia, Nepal

Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur's royal squares before the crowds
culture · 3 hours Bhaktapur's royal squares before the crowds Bhaktapur, Nepal
At the potter's wheel in Pottery Square
craft · 1.5 hours At the potter's wheel in Pottery Square Bhaktapur, Nepal
Taumadhi Square at dusk with king curd
food · 2 hours Taumadhi Square at dusk with king curd Bhaktapur, Nepal
Changu Narayan and the ridge villages
culture · 3.5 hours Changu Narayan and the ridge villages Bhaktapur, Nepal

Chitwan

Full-day jeep safari for rhino and tiger
wildlife · Half day or full day Full-day jeep safari for rhino and tiger Chitwan, Nepal
Dugout canoe on the Rapti River
water · 1–2 hours Dugout canoe on the Rapti River Chitwan, Nepal
A Tharu village beside the park
culture · 2–3 hours A Tharu village beside the park Chitwan, Nepal
Dawn birding walk with a naturalist
nature · 3 hours Dawn birding walk with a naturalist Chitwan, Nepal

Dhulikhel

Sunrise over the Himalaya from Dhulikhel
nature · 1.5 hours Sunrise over the Himalaya from Dhulikhel Dhulikhel, Nepal
The walk to Namobuddha monastery
spiritual · 5–6 hours The walk to Namobuddha monastery Dhulikhel, Nepal
Panauti, a Newar town where rivers meet
culture · 3 hours Panauti, a Newar town where rivers meet Dhulikhel, Nepal
A wellness day at Dwarika's Resort Dhulikhel
wellness · Full day A wellness day at Dwarika's Resort Dhulikhel Dhulikhel, Nepal

Everest Region (Khumbu)

Two nights in Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m
culture · 2 days Two nights in Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m Everest Region (Khumbu), Nepal
Tengboche Monastery with Ama Dablam behind
spiritual · Full day (7–9 hours walking) Tengboche Monastery with Ama Dablam behind Everest Region (Khumbu), Nepal
Khumjung village and tea facing Everest
culture · 5–6 hours Khumjung village and tea facing Everest Everest Region (Khumbu), Nepal
Helicopter to Kala Patthar and Everest View
adventure · 4–5 hours from Kathmandu Helicopter to Kala Patthar and Everest View Everest Region (Khumbu), Nepal

Kathmandu

Evening kora at Boudhanath
spiritual · 2.5 hours Evening kora at Boudhanath Kathmandu, Nepal
Pashupatinath and the Bagmati aarti
spiritual · 2.5 hours Pashupatinath and the Bagmati aarti Kathmandu, Nepal
Durbar Square and the old bazaar on foot
culture · 3.5 hours Durbar Square and the old bazaar on foot Kathmandu, Nepal
Swayambhunath at first light
spiritual · 2 hours Swayambhunath at first light Kathmandu, Nepal

Lumbini

Dawn at the Maya Devi Temple
spiritual · 2.5 hours Dawn at the Maya Devi Temple Lumbini, Nepal
The monastic zone by bicycle
culture · 3 hours The monastic zone by bicycle Lumbini, Nepal
Sunset at the Lumbini World Peace Pagoda
spiritual · 2 hours Sunset at the Lumbini World Peace Pagoda Lumbini, Nepal
Tilaurakot and the palace of Kapilavastu
culture · Half day Tilaurakot and the palace of Kapilavastu Lumbini, Nepal

Mustang

Lo Manthang, the walled capital of Lo
culture · 3 days including the drive Lo Manthang, the walled capital of Lo Mustang, Nepal
Muktinath, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists
spiritual · Half day from Jomsom Muktinath, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists Mustang, Nepal
Kagbeni, gateway village of Upper Mustang
culture · Half day Kagbeni, gateway village of Upper Mustang Mustang, Nepal
Marpha apples and a Thakali kitchen
food · Half day Marpha apples and a Thakali kitchen Mustang, Nepal

Patan

Patan Durbar Square and the Patan Museum
culture · 3.5 hours Patan Durbar Square and the Patan Museum Patan, Nepal
Lost-wax bronze casting with a Patan family
craft · 2 hours Lost-wax bronze casting with a Patan family Patan, Nepal
The Golden Temple and Patan's Buddhist courtyards
spiritual · 2 hours The Golden Temple and Patan's Buddhist courtyards Patan, Nepal
A Newar food walk through old Patan
food · 3 hours A Newar food walk through old Patan Patan, Nepal

Pokhara

Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurnas
nature · 3 hours Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurnas Pokhara, Nepal
Rowing boat to Tal Barahi on Phewa Lake
water · 2 hours Rowing boat to Tal Barahi on Phewa Lake Pokhara, Nepal
Boat and forest walk to the World Peace Pagoda
spiritual · 3–4 hours Boat and forest walk to the World Peace Pagoda Pokhara, Nepal
Tandem paragliding from Sarangkot
adventure · 2–3 hours including a 20–30 min flight Tandem paragliding from Sarangkot Pokhara, Nepal

Rajasthan

Bikaner

Junagarh Fort and its painted palaces
culture · 2.5 hours Junagarh Fort and its painted palaces Bikaner, Rajasthan
Red havelis and bhujia in the old city
food · 2.5 hours Red havelis and bhujia in the old city Bikaner, Rajasthan
The national camel research centre
nature · 1.5 hours The national camel research centre Bikaner, Rajasthan
Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke
spiritual · 2 hours Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke Bikaner, Rajasthan

Bundi

Garh Palace and the Chitrashala murals
culture · 2.5 hours Garh Palace and the Chitrashala murals Bundi, Rajasthan
Morning climb to Taragarh Fort
adventure · 2.5 hours Morning climb to Taragarh Fort Bundi, Rajasthan
The stepwells of Bundi on foot
culture · 2 hours The stepwells of Bundi on foot Bundi, Rajasthan
Sukh Mahal and the lakes of Bundi
nature · 2 hours Sukh Mahal and the lakes of Bundi Bundi, Rajasthan

Chittorgarh

Chittor Fort with a Mewar historian
culture · 4 hours Chittor Fort with a Mewar historian Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
The towers of victory and fame
culture · 1.5 hours The towers of victory and fame Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Padmini's palace and the legend of Chittor
culture · 1.5 hours Padmini's palace and the legend of Chittor Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Meera Bai and the temples of Rana Kumbha
spiritual · 1.5 hours Meera Bai and the temples of Rana Kumbha Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Deogarh

The Goram Ghat mountain railway
adventure · 3–4 hours The Goram Ghat mountain railway Deogarh, Rajasthan
The painters of Deogarh
craft · 2 hours The painters of Deogarh Deogarh, Rajasthan
Old town and village walk
culture · 2 hours Old town and village walk Deogarh, Rajasthan
Lakes and countryside at sunset
nature · 2 hours Lakes and countryside at sunset Deogarh, Rajasthan

Jaipur

Amber Fort at opening time
culture · 3 hours Amber Fort at opening time Jaipur, Rajasthan
Old city bazaars on foot
food · 3 hours Old city bazaars on foot Jaipur, Rajasthan
City Palace and Jantar Mantar
culture · 3 hours City Palace and Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Rajasthan
Block printing with the families of Bagru
craft · 4 hours Block printing with the families of Bagru Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jaisalmer

The living fort and the merchant havelis
culture · 4 hours The living fort and the merchant havelis Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Dune dinner with Manganiyar musicians
culture · 4 hours Dune dinner with Manganiyar musicians Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Kuldhara village and the Bada Bagh cenotaphs
culture · 3 hours Kuldhara village and the Bada Bagh cenotaphs Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Gadisar Lake and the old city at sunrise
culture · 2 hours Gadisar Lake and the old city at sunrise Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Jawai

Leopard drives among the granite hills
wildlife · 3 hours Leopard drives among the granite hills Jawai, Rajasthan
A morning with Rabari herders
culture · 3 hours A morning with Rabari herders Jawai, Rajasthan
Birds and crocodiles at the Jawai reservoir
nature · 2.5 hours Birds and crocodiles at the Jawai reservoir Jawai, Rajasthan
Hilltop temple and a granite sundowner
spiritual · 2.5 hours Hilltop temple and a granite sundowner Jawai, Rajasthan

Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort at opening time
culture · 3 hours Mehrangarh Fort at opening time Jodhpur, Rajasthan
The blue city lanes and the stepwell
culture · 2.5 hours The blue city lanes and the stepwell Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Bishnoi villages and Salawas weavers
nature · 4 hours Bishnoi villages and Salawas weavers Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park at dawn
nature · 2 hours Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park at dawn Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh Fort and its walls
culture · 3 hours Kumbhalgarh Fort and its walls Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan
The marble temple at Ranakpur
spiritual · 2.5 hours The marble temple at Ranakpur Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan
Trek through the sanctuary to Ranakpur
adventure · 5–6 hours Trek through the sanctuary to Ranakpur Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan
Kumbhalgarh lit at dusk
culture · 2 hours Kumbhalgarh lit at dusk Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan

Pushkar

Evening aarti on the Pushkar ghats
spiritual · 2 hours Evening aarti on the Pushkar ghats Pushkar, Rajasthan
The Brahma temple and the old town
spiritual · 2.5 hours The Brahma temple and the old town Pushkar, Rajasthan
Sunrise at the Savitri temple
spiritual · 2 hours Sunrise at the Savitri temple Pushkar, Rajasthan
Rose fields and a gulkand workshop
food · 2.5 hours Rose fields and a gulkand workshop Pushkar, Rajasthan

Ranthambore

Tiger safari in an open jeep
wildlife · 3.5 hours Tiger safari in an open jeep Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Ranthambore Fort and the Ganesh temple
culture · 3 hours Ranthambore Fort and the Ganesh temple Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Dastkar Ranthambore craft project
craft · 2 hours Dastkar Ranthambore craft project Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Birding at Surwal Lake
nature · 2.5 hours Birding at Surwal Lake Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Samode

The painted rooms of Samode Palace
culture · 1.5 hours The painted rooms of Samode Palace Samode, Rajasthan
Climb to Samode fort at sunset
adventure · 1.5 hours Climb to Samode fort at sunset Samode, Rajasthan
Lunch in the Mughal garden of Samode Bagh
food · 2.5 hours Lunch in the Mughal garden of Samode Bagh Samode, Rajasthan
A morning walk through Samode village
culture · 1.5 hours A morning walk through Samode village Samode, Rajasthan

Shekhawati (Mandawa)

The painted havelis of Mandawa
culture · 3 hours The painted havelis of Mandawa Shekhawati (Mandawa), Rajasthan
Podar Haveli Museum in Nawalgarh
culture · 2 hours Podar Haveli Museum in Nawalgarh Shekhawati (Mandawa), Rajasthan
Haveli Nadine Le Prince in Fatehpur
craft · 2 hours Haveli Nadine Le Prince in Fatehpur Shekhawati (Mandawa), Rajasthan
The painted chhatris of Ramgarh
culture · 2.5 hours The painted chhatris of Ramgarh Shekhawati (Mandawa), Rajasthan

Udaipur

Private sunset boat on Lake Pichola
water · 1.5 hours Private sunset boat on Lake Pichola Udaipur, Rajasthan
City Palace with a Mewar historian
culture · 3 hours City Palace with a Mewar historian Udaipur, Rajasthan
Miniature painting in a painter's studio
craft · 3 hours Miniature painting in a painter's studio Udaipur, Rajasthan
Monsoon Palace and the Aravalli at sunset
nature · 2.5 hours Monsoon Palace and the Aravalli at sunset Udaipur, Rajasthan

Ladakh

Alchi

The Alchi Choskhor with an art historian
culture · 2 hours The Alchi Choskhor with an art historian Alchi, Ladakh
The quiet temples of Mangyu
culture · Half day The quiet temples of Mangyu Alchi, Ladakh
Saspol cave temples above the Indus
culture · 1.5 hours Saspol cave temples above the Indus Alchi, Ladakh
Rizong monastery and Julichen nunnery
spiritual · 2 hours Rizong monastery and Julichen nunnery Alchi, Ladakh

Hanle

Stargazing with a Hanle astronomy guide
nature · 2 hours Stargazing with a Hanle astronomy guide Hanle, Ladakh
Hanle monastery at sunset
spiritual · 1.5 hours Hanle monastery at sunset Hanle, Ladakh
Kiang and cranes on the Hanle plains
wildlife · 3 hours Kiang and cranes on the Hanle plains Hanle, Ladakh
The Indus road to Hanle via Chumathang
nature · Full day The Indus road to Hanle via Chumathang Hanle, Ladakh

Hemis

Hemis monastery and its museum
culture · 2 hours Hemis monastery and its museum Hemis, Ladakh
Snow leopard tracking in Rumbak
wildlife · 4–5 days Snow leopard tracking in Rumbak Hemis, Ladakh
Walk to the Gotsang hermitage
spiritual · 2.5 hours Walk to the Gotsang hermitage Hemis, Ladakh
Chemrey and the cave temple of Takthok
spiritual · Half day Chemrey and the cave temple of Takthok Hemis, Ladakh

Lamayuru

Morning prayers at Lamayuru
spiritual · 2 hours Morning prayers at Lamayuru Lamayuru, Ladakh
Walk through the Lamayuru moonland
nature · 1.5 hours Walk through the Lamayuru moonland Lamayuru, Ladakh
The old temple at Wanla
culture · 2 hours The old temple at Wanla Lamayuru, Ladakh
Mulbekh's rock-carved Maitreya
culture · Half day Mulbekh's rock-carved Maitreya Lamayuru, Ladakh

Leh

Old town lanes and Leh Palace
culture · 2.5 hours Old town lanes and Leh Palace Leh, Ladakh
Morning prayers at Thiksey Monastery
spiritual · 2 hours Morning prayers at Thiksey Monastery Leh, Ladakh
Ladakhi lunch in a village kitchen
food · 3 hours Ladakhi lunch in a village kitchen Leh, Ladakh
Rafting the Indus from Phey to Nimmu
water · Half day Rafting the Indus from Phey to Nimmu Leh, Ladakh

Nubra Valley

Crossing Khardung La to Nubra
adventure · Half day Crossing Khardung La to Nubra Nubra Valley, Ladakh
Morning at Diskit Monastery
spiritual · 2 hours Morning at Diskit Monastery Nubra Valley, Ladakh
Hunder dunes and Bactrian camels
nature · 1.5 hours Hunder dunes and Bactrian camels Nubra Valley, Ladakh
Sumur, Samstanling and Panamik springs
culture · Half day Sumur, Samstanling and Panamik springs Nubra Valley, Ladakh

Pangong Tso

Dawn walk on the Pangong shore
nature · 1.5 hours Dawn walk on the Pangong shore Pangong Tso, Ladakh
Over Chang La to Tangtse and the lake
adventure · Full day Over Chang La to Tangtse and the lake Pangong Tso, Ladakh
Man and Merak, villages on the shore
culture · Half day Man and Merak, villages on the shore Pangong Tso, Ladakh
Stars over Pangong Tso
nature · 1 hour Stars over Pangong Tso Pangong Tso, Ladakh

Sham Valley

Likir to Yangthang village walk
adventure · 4–5 hours Likir to Yangthang village walk Sham Valley, Ladakh
Likir monastery and its golden Maitreya
spiritual · 1.5 hours Likir monastery and its golden Maitreya Sham Valley, Ladakh
The ruined fort-temples of Basgo
culture · 1.5 hours The ruined fort-temples of Basgo Sham Valley, Ladakh
Winter snow leopard watch at Ulley
wildlife · 2–3 days Winter snow leopard watch at Ulley Sham Valley, Ladakh

Tso Moriri

Korzok monastery and village at dawn
spiritual · 2 hours Korzok monastery and village at dawn Tso Moriri, Ladakh
Tea with Changpa nomads
culture · 3 hours Tea with Changpa nomads Tso Moriri, Ladakh
Birding the Tso Moriri wetlands
wildlife · 3 hours Birding the Tso Moriri wetlands Tso Moriri, Ladakh
Return via Tso Kar and Taglang La
nature · Full day Return via Tso Kar and Taglang La Tso Moriri, Ladakh

Turtuk

Walking the lanes of Turtuk
culture · 2.5 hours Walking the lanes of Turtuk Turtuk, Ladakh
The Yabgo royal house museum
culture · 1 hour The Yabgo royal house museum Turtuk, Ladakh
Apricot harvest in Turtuk
food · 2 hours Apricot harvest in Turtuk Turtuk, Ladakh
Thang and the Line of Control viewpoint
culture · 2 hours Thang and the Line of Control viewpoint Turtuk, Ladakh

Zanskar

Morning at Karsha monastery
spiritual · 2.5 hours Morning at Karsha monastery Zanskar, Ladakh
To Phugtal, the cave monastery
adventure · Full day To Phugtal, the cave monastery Zanskar, Ladakh
Over Pensi La to the Drang Drung glacier
nature · Full day Over Pensi La to the Drang Drung glacier Zanskar, Ladakh
Stongde monastery and Zangla palace
culture · Full day Stongde monastery and Zangla palace Zanskar, Ladakh

North East India

Balipara Tea Country

Tea estate walk and tasting with a planter
food · 3 hours Tea estate walk and tasting with a planter Balipara Tea Country, North East India
A guarded forest walk in Nameri
wildlife · Half day A guarded forest walk in Nameri Balipara Tea Country, North East India
A gentle float on the Jia Bhoroli
water · 2–3 hours A gentle float on the Jia Bhoroli Balipara Tea Country, North East India
Tezpur's legends, hills and riverbank
culture · Half day Tezpur's legends, hills and riverbank Balipara Tea Country, North East India

Dawki and Shnongpareng

Row the clear Umngot river at Dawki
water · 1 hour on the water Row the clear Umngot river at Dawki Dawki and Shnongpareng, North East India
A quiet riverside day at Shnongpareng
water · 3–4 hours A quiet riverside day at Shnongpareng Dawki and Shnongpareng, North East India
Krang Suri Falls in the Jaintia Hills
nature · Half day Krang Suri Falls in the Jaintia Hills Dawki and Shnongpareng, North East India
Dawki bridge and the Tamabil border
culture · 1 hour Dawki bridge and the Tamabil border Dawki and Shnongpareng, North East India

Dirang

A walk through the old Dirang Dzong
culture · 2 hours A walk through the old Dirang Dzong Dirang, North East India
Black-necked cranes in Sangti Valley
wildlife · Half day Black-necked cranes in Sangti Valley Dirang, North East India
Hot springs and the hilltop monastery
wellness · Half day Hot springs and the hilltop monastery Dirang, North East India
Monpa kitchen: butter tea and thukpa
food · 2 hours Monpa kitchen: butter tea and thukpa Dirang, North East India

Gangtok

Morning at Rumtek Monastery
spiritual · Half day Morning at Rumtek Monastery Gangtok, North East India
Tsomgo Lake and the road to Nathu La
adventure · Full day Tsomgo Lake and the road to Nathu La Gangtok, North East India
The royal ridge and the Namgyal Institute
culture · Half day The royal ridge and the Namgyal Institute Gangtok, North East India
An evening of Sikkimese food on MG Marg
food · 3 hours An evening of Sikkimese food on MG Marg Gangtok, North East India

Guwahati

An early morning at Kamakhya Temple
spiritual · 3 hours An early morning at Kamakhya Temple Guwahati, North East India
Brahmaputra sunset and Umananda Island
water · 2–3 hours Brahmaputra sunset and Umananda Island Guwahati, North East India
Silk weavers of Sualkuchi
craft · Half day Silk weavers of Sualkuchi Guwahati, North East India
Rhinos at Pobitora before breakfast
wildlife · Half day Rhinos at Pobitora before breakfast Guwahati, North East India

Kaziranga National Park

Morning jeep drive in the Central range
wildlife · 2.5–3 hours Morning jeep drive in the Central range Kaziranga National Park, North East India
Birding the beels of the Eastern range
wildlife · 3 hours Birding the beels of the Eastern range Kaziranga National Park, North East India
Orchid park and an Assamese village lunch
culture · 3 hours Orchid park and an Assamese village lunch Kaziranga National Park, North East India
Hoolock gibbons at Hoollongapar
wildlife · Half day Hoolock gibbons at Hoollongapar Kaziranga National Park, North East India

Kohima and Khonoma

Kohima War Cemetery with a historian
culture · 2–3 hours Kohima War Cemetery with a historian Kohima and Khonoma, North East India
A day in Khonoma, the green village
culture · Full day A day in Khonoma, the green village Kohima and Khonoma, North East India
Hike into the Dzukou Valley
adventure · Full day Hike into the Dzukou Valley Kohima and Khonoma, North East India
Naga market walk and a smoked pork lunch
food · 4 hours Naga market walk and a smoked pork lunch Kohima and Khonoma, North East India

Majuli

Evening prayers at a Majuli satra
spiritual · 2 hours Evening prayers at a Majuli satra Majuli, North East India
The mask makers of Samaguri Satra
craft · 1.5 hours The mask makers of Samaguri Satra Majuli, North East India
Mising villages and Salmora potters
craft · Half day Mising villages and Salmora potters Majuli, North East India
A private Sattriya dance performance
culture · 1.5 hours A private Sattriya dance performance Majuli, North East India

Mawlynnong

Morning walk in Asia's cleanest village
culture · 1.5 hours Morning walk in Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong, North East India
The easy root bridge at Riwai
nature · 1 hour The easy root bridge at Riwai Mawlynnong, North East India
Climb the bamboo sky view
adventure · 45 minutes Climb the bamboo sky view Mawlynnong, North East India
Lunch in a Khasi family kitchen
food · 1.5 hours Lunch in a Khasi family kitchen Mawlynnong, North East India

Nongriat

Walk to the double-decker root bridge
adventure · 5–6 hours Walk to the double-decker root bridge Nongriat, North East India
Rainbow Falls on an overnight stay
adventure · 2 days Rainbow Falls on an overnight stay Nongriat, North East India
Swim in the blue pools below the bridge
water · 1–2 hours Swim in the blue pools below the bridge Nongriat, North East India
Learn how a root bridge is grown
craft · 1 hour Learn how a root bridge is grown Nongriat, North East India

Lachung and Yumthang, North Sikkim

Yumthang Valley in rhododendron season
nature · Half day Yumthang Valley in rhododendron season Lachung and Yumthang, North Sikkim, North East India
Zero Point at the snowline
adventure · Half day Zero Point at the snowline Lachung and Yumthang, North Sikkim, North East India
Lachung village, monastery and the Dzumsa
culture · 2–3 hours Lachung village, monastery and the Dzumsa Lachung and Yumthang, North Sikkim, North East India
Phodong, waterfalls and the Teesta gorge
culture · Full day en route Phodong, waterfalls and the Teesta gorge Lachung and Yumthang, North Sikkim, North East India

Pelling

Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse ruins
culture · Half day Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse ruins Pelling, North East India
Khecheopalri, the sacred wishing lake
spiritual · Half day Khecheopalri, the sacred wishing lake Pelling, North East India
Yuksom, the coronation throne and Dubdi
culture · Full day Yuksom, the coronation throne and Dubdi Pelling, North East India
Kanchenjunga sunrise from the ridge
nature · 1–2 hours Kanchenjunga sunrise from the ridge Pelling, North East India

Shillong

Walk the sacred forest at Mawphlang
nature · Half day Walk the sacred forest at Mawphlang Shillong, North East India
Iewduh market and a Khasi lunch
food · 3–4 hours Iewduh market and a Khasi lunch Shillong, North East India
Sunrise over the Laitlum canyons
nature · 4 hours Sunrise over the Laitlum canyons Shillong, North East India
Don Bosco museum and the old town
culture · Half day Don Bosco museum and the old town Shillong, North East India

Sohra (Cherrapunji)

Nohkalikai and the Seven Sisters falls
nature · Half day Nohkalikai and the Seven Sisters falls Sohra (Cherrapunji), North East India
Mawsmai cave and the Meghalayan Age
adventure · 2 hours Mawsmai cave and the Meghalayan Age Sohra (Cherrapunji), North East India
Cliff-edge drive to Thangkharang
nature · 3 hours Cliff-edge drive to Thangkharang Sohra (Cherrapunji), North East India
A monsoon stay in the rain capital
nature · 1–2 days A monsoon stay in the rain capital Sohra (Cherrapunji), North East India

Tawang

Morning prayers at Tawang Monastery
spiritual · 3 hours Morning prayers at Tawang Monastery Tawang, North East India
Bum La pass and Sangetsar Tso
adventure · Full day Bum La pass and Sangetsar Tso Tawang, North East India
Urgelling and the hillside nunneries
spiritual · Half day Urgelling and the hillside nunneries Tawang, North East India
Sela pass, the lake and Jaswantgarh
culture · Half day en route Sela pass, the lake and Jaswantgarh Tawang, North East India

Ziro

Walk the Apatani villages of Hong and Hari
culture · Half day Walk the Apatani villages of Hong and Hari Ziro, North East India
Rice terraces and fish ponds of the valley
nature · 2–3 hours Rice terraces and fish ponds of the valley Ziro, North East India
A day in the Talle Valley forests
nature · Full day A day in the Talle Valley forests Ziro, North East India
Four days at the Ziro Festival of Music
culture · 4 days Four days at the Ziro Festival of Music Ziro, North East India

Kerala

Alappuzha (Alleppey)

Private kettuvallam overnight in Kuttanad
water · 22 hours (noon to 9 am) Private kettuvallam overnight in Kuttanad Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala
Kuttanad paddy fields and village churches
culture · 4 hours Kuttanad paddy fields and village churches Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala
Snake boats and the Nehru Trophy course
culture · 3 hours Snake boats and the Nehru Trophy course Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala
Ambalappuzha temple and its milk payasam
spiritual · 2 hours Ambalappuzha temple and its milk payasam Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala

Bekal

Bekal Fort at opening time
culture · 2 hours Bekal Fort at opening time Bekal, Kerala
A private boat day on Valiyaparamba
water · 5 hours A private boat day on Valiyaparamba Bekal, Kerala
Ananthapura, Kerala's lake temple
spiritual · 3 hours Ananthapura, Kerala's lake temple Bekal, Kerala
Chandragiri Fort and a river sunset
culture · 3 hours Chandragiri Fort and a river sunset Bekal, Kerala

Kannur

A night of Theyyam at a village kavu
spiritual · 4–8 hours (evening to dawn) A night of Theyyam at a village kavu Kannur, Kerala
Muthappan Theyyam at Parassinikadavu
spiritual · 2.5 hours Muthappan Theyyam at Parassinikadavu Kannur, Kerala
St. Angelo Fort and the Arakkal palace
culture · 3 hours St. Angelo Fort and the Arakkal palace Kannur, Kerala
Thalassery biryani and Kannur's looms
food · 5 hours Thalassery biryani and Kannur's looms Kannur, Kerala

Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi heritage walk at first light
culture · 3 hours Fort Kochi heritage walk at first light Fort Kochi, Kerala
Mattancherry, the Dutch Palace and Jew Town
culture · 3 hours Mattancherry, the Dutch Palace and Jew Town Fort Kochi, Kerala
Kathakali evening with make-up and story
culture · 2.5 hours Kathakali evening with make-up and story Fort Kochi, Kerala
Sunset launch across Kochi harbour
water · 2 hours Sunset launch across Kochi harbour Fort Kochi, Kerala

Kovalam

Padmanabhaswamy temple and East Fort
spiritual · 4 hours Padmanabhaswamy temple and East Fort Kovalam, Kerala
Poovar estuary and the golden sand bar
water · 3 hours Poovar estuary and the golden sand bar Kovalam, Kerala
Ayurvedic consultation and first treatment
wellness · 3 hours Ayurvedic consultation and first treatment Kovalam, Kerala
Napier Museum and Raja Ravi Varma paintings
culture · 3 hours Napier Museum and Raja Ravi Varma paintings Kovalam, Kerala

Kumarakom

Dawn walk in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
nature · 2.5 hours Dawn walk in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Kumarakom, Kerala
Village canals by country canoe
water · 3 hours Village canals by country canoe Kumarakom, Kerala
Boat to Pathiramanal island
nature · 2.5 hours Boat to Pathiramanal island Kumarakom, Kerala
Karimeen lunch at a lakeside toddy shop
food · 2 hours Karimeen lunch at a lakeside toddy shop Kumarakom, Kerala

Marari

Dawn with Marari's fishing crews
culture · 2 hours Dawn with Marari's fishing crews Marari, Kerala
Coir-making in a village home
craft · 2 hours Coir-making in a village home Marari, Kerala
Morning cycle through Mararikulam's lanes
adventure · 2.5 hours Morning cycle through Mararikulam's lanes Marari, Kerala
St. Andrew's Basilica at Arthunkal
spiritual · 1.5 hours St. Andrew's Basilica at Arthunkal Marari, Kerala

Munnar

Tea estate walk and working factory
nature · Half day Tea estate walk and working factory Munnar, Kerala
Eravikulam National Park and the Nilgiri tahr
wildlife · 3 hours Eravikulam National Park and the Nilgiri tahr Munnar, Kerala
Sunrise jeep to Kolukkumalai
adventure · 5 hours Sunrise jeep to Kolukkumalai Munnar, Kerala
Mattupetty, Kundala and Top Station drive
nature · Half day Mattupetty, Kundala and Top Station drive Munnar, Kerala

Thekkady (Periyar)

Full-day bamboo rafting in Periyar
adventure · Full day (about 8 hours) Full-day bamboo rafting in Periyar Thekkady (Periyar), Kerala
First boat on Periyar Lake
wildlife · 1.5 hours First boat on Periyar Lake Thekkady (Periyar), Kerala
Cardamom and pepper plantation walk
food · 2.5 hours Cardamom and pepper plantation walk Thekkady (Periyar), Kerala
Kalaripayattu demonstration in Kumily
culture · 1 hour Kalaripayattu demonstration in Kumily Thekkady (Periyar), Kerala

Thrissur

Vadakkunnathan temple and the old city
spiritual · 3 hours Vadakkunnathan temple and the old city Thrissur, Kerala
A morning of classes at Kerala Kalamandalam
culture · 3 hours A morning of classes at Kerala Kalamandalam Thrissur, Kerala
Athirappilly Falls and the Vazhachal forest
nature · Half day Athirappilly Falls and the Vazhachal forest Thrissur, Kerala
The Muziris heritage trail by boat
culture · 6 hours The Muziris heritage trail by boat Thrissur, Kerala

Varkala

Varkala clifftop walk at sunset
nature · 2 hours Varkala clifftop walk at sunset Varkala, Kerala
Papanasam beach and Sivagiri ashram
spiritual · 3 hours Papanasam beach and Sivagiri ashram Varkala, Kerala
Anjengo Fort and Kappil's lagoon
culture · Half day Anjengo Fort and Kappil's lagoon Varkala, Kerala
Private yoga and Ayurveda morning
wellness · 3 hours Private yoga and Ayurveda morning Varkala, Kerala

Wayanad

The carved walls of Edakkal Caves
culture · 3 hours The carved walls of Edakkal Caves Wayanad, Kerala
Muthanga jeep safari for elephants
wildlife · 2 hours Muthanga jeep safari for elephants Wayanad, Kerala
Coffee and pepper estate morning
food · 3 hours Coffee and pepper estate morning Wayanad, Kerala
Thirunelli temple and the Tholpetty forest
spiritual · Half day Thirunelli temple and the Tholpetty forest Wayanad, Kerala

Goa

Morjim, Ashvem and Mandrem

Sunrise yoga on Mandrem beach
wellness · 1.5 hours Sunrise yoga on Mandrem beach Morjim, Ashvem and Mandrem, Goa
Olive ridley turtles at Morjim
wildlife · 2 hours Olive ridley turtles at Morjim Morjim, Ashvem and Mandrem, Goa
Kayaking the Chapora river at dawn
water · 2.5 hours Kayaking the Chapora river at dawn Morjim, Ashvem and Mandrem, Goa
Fort Tiracol and Querim beach
culture · 4 hours Fort Tiracol and Querim beach Morjim, Ashvem and Mandrem, Goa

Assagao, Anjuna and Vagator

Assagao's old houses on foot and by bicycle
culture · 2.5 hours Assagao's old houses on foot and by bicycle Assagao, Anjuna and Vagator, Goa
The Anjuna Wednesday flea market
craft · 2.5 hours The Anjuna Wednesday flea market Assagao, Anjuna and Vagator, Goa
Sunset at Chapora Fort
nature · 1.5 hours Sunset at Chapora Fort Assagao, Anjuna and Vagator, Goa
The Mapusa Friday market
food · 2 hours The Mapusa Friday market Assagao, Anjuna and Vagator, Goa

Benaulim, Varca and Cavelossim

Sunset on the Sal river at Mobor
water · 1.5 hours Sunset on the Sal river at Mobor Benaulim, Varca and Cavelossim, Goa
Margao market and the Holy Spirit Church
food · 2.5 hours Margao market and the Holy Spirit Church Benaulim, Varca and Cavelossim, Goa
Cabo de Rama fort at the end of the day
culture · 3 hours Cabo de Rama fort at the end of the day Benaulim, Varca and Cavelossim, Goa
Dawn with Benaulim's fishermen
nature · 2 hours Dawn with Benaulim's fishermen Benaulim, Varca and Cavelossim, Goa

Candolim, Sinquerim and Nerul

Fort Aguada and the lighthouse at dusk
culture · 1.5 hours Fort Aguada and the lighthouse at dusk Candolim, Sinquerim and Nerul, Goa
Reis Magos fort and the Three Kings church
culture · 1.5 hours Reis Magos fort and the Three Kings church Candolim, Sinquerim and Nerul, Goa
Contemporary art at the Museum of Goa
craft · 2 hours Contemporary art at the Museum of Goa Candolim, Sinquerim and Nerul, Goa
Dolphins at the Mandovi mouth, kayaks at Nerul
water · 3 hours Dolphins at the Mandovi mouth, kayaks at Nerul Candolim, Sinquerim and Nerul, Goa

Divar and Chorao islands

Dawn canoe in the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
wildlife · 3 hours Dawn canoe in the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Divar and Chorao islands, Goa
Cycling Divar's paddy and villages
adventure · 3.5 hours Cycling Divar's paddy and villages Divar and Chorao islands, Goa
Divar's hilltop church and old houses
culture · 2.5 hours Divar's hilltop church and old houses Divar and Chorao islands, Goa
Bonderam, Divar's flag festival
culture · 5 hours Bonderam, Divar's flag festival Divar and Chorao islands, Goa

Dudhsagar and the Mollem forests

By forest jeep to Dudhsagar Falls
adventure · 4 hours from Collem By forest jeep to Dudhsagar Falls Dudhsagar and the Mollem forests, Goa
Tambdi Surla, Goa's oldest temple
spiritual · 1.5 hours Tambdi Surla, Goa's oldest temple Dudhsagar and the Mollem forests, Goa
A spice plantation walk and banana-leaf lunch
food · 2.5 hours A spice plantation walk and banana-leaf lunch Dudhsagar and the Mollem forests, Goa
Dawn birding in the Mollem forest
wildlife · 4 hours Dawn birding in the Mollem forest Dudhsagar and the Mollem forests, Goa

Chandor, Loutolim and the Salcete mansions

Inside Braganza House, Chandor
culture · 1.5 hours Inside Braganza House, Chandor Chandor, Loutolim and the Salcete mansions, Goa
Loutolim's mansions and village lanes
culture · 3 hours Loutolim's mansions and village lanes Chandor, Loutolim and the Salcete mansions, Goa
Rachol Seminary on the Zuari
spiritual · 1.5 hours Rachol Seminary on the Zuari Chandor, Loutolim and the Salcete mansions, Goa
Lunch at Palácio do Deão, Quepem
food · 2.5 hours Lunch at Palácio do Deão, Quepem Chandor, Loutolim and the Salcete mansions, Goa

Old Goa

Bom Jesus and the Se with a church historian
culture · 3 hours Bom Jesus and the Se with a church historian Old Goa, Goa
St Augustine's tower and the Holy Hill
culture · 1.5 hours St Augustine's tower and the Holy Hill Old Goa, Goa
The Archaeological Museum and St Cajetan
culture · 1.5 hours The Archaeological Museum and St Cajetan Old Goa, Goa
Ponda's temples of Mangueshi and Shantadurga
spiritual · 3.5 hours Ponda's temples of Mangueshi and Shantadurga Old Goa, Goa

Palolem, Agonda and Canacona

By boat to Butterfly Beach
water · 2.5 hours By boat to Butterfly Beach Palolem, Agonda and Canacona, Goa
A morning in Cotigao forest
wildlife · 4 hours A morning in Cotigao forest Palolem, Agonda and Canacona, Goa
Agonda: a long beach and its turtles
nature · 4 hours Agonda: a long beach and its turtles Palolem, Agonda and Canacona, Goa
Galgibaga beach and the Talpona river
nature · 3 hours Galgibaga beach and the Talpona river Palolem, Agonda and Canacona, Goa

Panjim and Fontainhas

A morning walk through Fontainhas
culture · 2.5 hours A morning walk through Fontainhas Panjim and Fontainhas, Goa
Immaculate Conception Church and Altinho
culture · 1.5 hours Immaculate Conception Church and Altinho Panjim and Fontainhas, Goa
Panjim market and a Goan breakfast
food · 2 hours Panjim market and a Goan breakfast Panjim and Fontainhas, Goa
A private evening on the Mandovi
water · 1.5 hours A private evening on the Mandovi Panjim and Fontainhas, Goa

UP & Bihar

Agra

The Taj Mahal at sunrise with a private guide
culture · 3 hours The Taj Mahal at sunrise with a private guide Agra, UP & Bihar
Agra Fort and the Baby Taj
culture · 4 hours Agra Fort and the Baby Taj Agra, UP & Bihar
Sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh
nature · 1.5 hours Sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh Agra, UP & Bihar
Watching Agra's marble inlay craftsmen at work
craft · 1.5 hours Watching Agra's marble inlay craftsmen at work Agra, UP & Bihar

Bodh Gaya

The Mahabodhi Temple at dawn
spiritual · 2 hours The Mahabodhi Temple at dawn Bodh Gaya, UP & Bihar
Evening meditation under the Bodhi tree
wellness · 2 hours Evening meditation under the Bodhi tree Bodh Gaya, UP & Bihar
Sujata village and the Niranjana river
culture · 2.5 hours Sujata village and the Niranjana river Bodh Gaya, UP & Bihar
The Barabar caves, India's oldest rock-cut caves
culture · Half day The Barabar caves, India's oldest rock-cut caves Bodh Gaya, UP & Bihar

Dudhwa National Park

Jeep safaris for tigers in the sal forest
wildlife · 3–4 hours per drive Jeep safaris for tigers in the sal forest Dudhwa National Park, UP & Bihar
Searching for one-horned rhinos
wildlife · 3 hours Searching for one-horned rhinos Dudhwa National Park, UP & Bihar
Swamp deer at Kishanpur and Jhadi Tal
wildlife · Half day Swamp deer at Kishanpur and Jhadi Tal Dudhwa National Park, UP & Bihar
A morning with a Tharu community
culture · 2 hours A morning with a Tharu community Dudhwa National Park, UP & Bihar

Fatehpur Sikri

Akbar's palaces with a historian guide
culture · 2.5 hours Akbar's palaces with a historian guide Fatehpur Sikri, UP & Bihar
Salim Chishti's tomb and the thread of wishes
spiritual · 1 hour Salim Chishti's tomb and the thread of wishes Fatehpur Sikri, UP & Bihar
The Buland Darwaza and the great mosque
culture · 1 hour The Buland Darwaza and the great mosque Fatehpur Sikri, UP & Bihar
Morning birding at Keoladeo, then the palaces
wildlife · Full day Morning birding at Keoladeo, then the palaces Fatehpur Sikri, UP & Bihar

Kushinagar

The reclining Buddha of the Mahaparinirvana Temple
spiritual · 1.5 hours The reclining Buddha of the Mahaparinirvana Temple Kushinagar, UP & Bihar
Ramabhar stupa, the place of cremation
spiritual · 1 hour Ramabhar stupa, the place of cremation Kushinagar, UP & Bihar
Mathakuar shrine and the monasteries of Asia
culture · 2.5 hours Mathakuar shrine and the monasteries of Asia Kushinagar, UP & Bihar
Dawn meditation among the sal trees
wellness · 1.5 hours Dawn meditation among the sal trees Kushinagar, UP & Bihar

Lucknow

An Awadhi food walk through Chowk and Aminabad
food · 3.5 hours An Awadhi food walk through Chowk and Aminabad Lucknow, UP & Bihar
The Bara Imambara and its rooftop maze
culture · 2.5 hours The Bara Imambara and its rooftop maze Lucknow, UP & Bihar
Chikankari embroidery with Lucknow's makers
craft · 2 hours Chikankari embroidery with Lucknow's makers Lucknow, UP & Bihar
The Residency and the siege of 1857
culture · 2 hours The Residency and the siege of 1857 Lucknow, UP & Bihar

Mathura and Vrindavan

The temples of Vrindavan with a local guide
spiritual · 4 hours The temples of Vrindavan with a local guide Mathura and Vrindavan, UP & Bihar
Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat by boat
spiritual · 2 hours Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat by boat Mathura and Vrindavan, UP & Bihar
Govardhan hill, Kusum Sarovar and Radha Kund
spiritual · 5 hours Govardhan hill, Kusum Sarovar and Radha Kund Mathura and Vrindavan, UP & Bihar
Lathmar Holi day in Barsana
culture · Full day Lathmar Holi day in Barsana Mathura and Vrindavan, UP & Bihar

Prayagraj

A dawn boat to the Triveni Sangam
water · 2 hours A dawn boat to the Triveni Sangam Prayagraj, UP & Bihar
A day inside the Magh Mela
spiritual · Full day A day inside the Magh Mela Prayagraj, UP & Bihar
Anand Bhavan and the Nehru family story
culture · 1.5 hours Anand Bhavan and the Nehru family story Prayagraj, UP & Bihar
The Mughal tombs of Khusro Bagh
culture · 1 hour The Mughal tombs of Khusro Bagh Prayagraj, UP & Bihar

Rajgir and Nalanda

Vulture Peak at dawn
spiritual · 2 hours Vulture Peak at dawn Rajgir and Nalanda, UP & Bihar
The peace stupa by ropeway
culture · 1.5 hours The peace stupa by ropeway Rajgir and Nalanda, UP & Bihar
A morning in the ruins of Nalanda
culture · 4 hours A morning in the ruins of Nalanda Rajgir and Nalanda, UP & Bihar
Hot springs, cyclopean walls and Venuvana
culture · 3 hours Hot springs, cyclopean walls and Venuvana Rajgir and Nalanda, UP & Bihar

Sarnath

The Dhamek Stupa and the deer park ruins
spiritual · 1.5 hours The Dhamek Stupa and the deer park ruins Sarnath, UP & Bihar
The Lion Capital and the Sarnath Museum
culture · 1 hour The Lion Capital and the Sarnath Museum Sarnath, UP & Bihar
Evening chanting at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
spiritual · 1 hour Evening chanting at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara Sarnath, UP & Bihar
Chaukhandi Stupa and the temples of Asia
culture · 1.5 hours Chaukhandi Stupa and the temples of Asia Sarnath, UP & Bihar

Vaishali

Ashoka's lion pillar at Kolhua
culture · 1.5 hours Ashoka's lion pillar at Kolhua Vaishali, UP & Bihar
The relic stupa and the coronation tank
spiritual · 1 hour The relic stupa and the coronation tank Vaishali, UP & Bihar
The great brick stupa at Kesaria
culture · 1.5 hours The great brick stupa at Kesaria Vaishali, UP & Bihar
Mahavira's birthplace at Kundagrama
spiritual · 1 hour Mahavira's birthplace at Kundagrama Vaishali, UP & Bihar

Varanasi

A private rowing boat along the ghats at dawn
water · 1.5 hours A private rowing boat along the ghats at dawn Varanasi, UP & Bihar
The evening Ganga aarti from the water
spiritual · 2 hours The evening Ganga aarti from the water Varanasi, UP & Bihar
The old city lanes and Kashi Vishwanath
culture · 3 hours The old city lanes and Kashi Vishwanath Varanasi, UP & Bihar
The silk weavers of Banaras at their looms
craft · 2.5 hours The silk weavers of Banaras at their looms Varanasi, UP & Bihar

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