Flight Pune → Ahmedabad (as per your note) depart 17:55 arrive Ahmedabad 19:20; keep ID, passport and visas ready and confirm check-in times for international flight.
Confirm Vietnam e‑visa via the official site (Vietnam e-visa: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) and print/keep copies. Install Grab (Vietnam), Google Translate, Garuda app for your Hanoi market-area bookings. Carry cash (USD/VND), passport, two photocopies and a mask.
Pack mosquito repellent (spray & bracelet), portable fan, nasal inhaler, small first-aid, travel adaptor, helmet if you hire scooters. Bring photocopies and receipts for hotel bookings.
Land 05:55; clear immigration and collect baggage. Pre-book airport transfer to your 3★ hotel in the market/Old Quarter area using Garuda app or Grab/taxi.
Eat at a nearby spot for Bun Cha or Bánh Mì (street vendors typically open 08:00–14:00); or choose an Indian restaurant like Namaste Hanoi if you prefer familiar food.
Dine at Namaste Hanoi or Dalcheeni for good Indian food (open until ~22:00); otherwise grab street food on Ta Hien beer street for an authentic night scene.
Day cruise (book via GetYourGuide recommended) includes islands, cave visits and on-board lunch; avoid forced kayaking/speed boating if you prefer calmer options. Many cruises offer short foot massages.
Sit-in-boat guided rowing through karst scenery and caves (opening c. 07:00–17:00); peaceful scenery and photo opportunities — Mua Cave viewpoint is optional (can be crowded).
Take a relaxed morning, have breakfast near the hotel, then transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a domestic flight to Da Nang (book a mid-morning flight to maximise time).
Ride one of the world’s longest single-span cable cars, visit the Golden Bridge, Flower Garden and the Linh Ung pagoda; aim to arrive early for clearer photos and fewer crowds.
Wander the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town with its yellow buildings and lanterns; visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and small museums (many attractions open 08:00–18:00).
Short boat ride to the Cam Thanh coconut village for basket-boat or gentle paddle tours (10–30 mins from town). You can decline spinning/forced activities; crab‑fishing is optional and sometimes offered.
Visit My Son (Cham ruins, Hindu temples) — spiritual, UNESCO-listed site (open roughly 08:00–17:00). Guided tours last ~4 hours including transport; great for history lovers.
Get garments tailored, find leather bags (around INR2000 for good pieces) and order customised wooden stamps; check reviews and ask for fabric samples and clear timelines.
Enjoy a final meal at an Indian restaurant (Mumtaz/Ganesh) or sample grilled seafood by the river. Pack important documents for your flight tomorrow evening.