Start your first morning in Delhi with a leisurely breakfast at Karim's near Jama Masjid, then wander the narrow lanes to soak in the Mughal-era atmosphere and street food aromas. Afterward, head to Humayun's Tomb for calm gardens and striking architecture, followed by a short visit to the nearby Nizamuddin Dargah to experience Sufi chants and local culture-an easy, gentle introduction before you continue exploring the city later in the day.
After a relaxed morning, dive into Old Delhi's culinary and cultural bustle with a walk through Chandni Chowk, sampling street snacks like jalebi and paratha at famous stalls, then take a short rickshaw ride to Raj Ghat for a peaceful riverside homage and reflective pause. Later, explore the imposing lanes of New Delhi with a late-afternoon visit to India Gate and the surrounding lawns - perfect for people-watching - followed by tea or snacks at nearby cafes in Connaught Place to transition into your evening plans.
As the city cools, head to Dilli Haat for a relaxed browse of handicrafts and regional snacks, followed by a tasting of street-style chaat at the lively stalls; sit at the open-air food court and watch artisans from across India. Later, enjoy a scenic sunset walk and panoramic views from Qutub Minar Complex precincts (grounds open later into the evening), then cap the night with a cozy dinner at the atmospheric heritage restaurant Bukhara or a rooftop bar in Hauz Khas Village for skyline views and live music.
Begin your morning with a serene stroll and birdwatching at Lodhi Garden, followed by a hearty South Indian breakfast at the popular café Sagar Ratna nearby to fuel a day of sightseeing. Continue to soak in Mughal-era artistry at the lesser-visited but exquisite Safdarjung's Tomb, then stop by Khan Market for a quick shopping run to pick up travel essentials and Italian phrasebooks before your Rome departure.
Spend the afternoon exploring the elegant colonial-era avenues around Rajpath and visit the stately Rashtrapati Bhavan (book a guided tour or stroll the Mughal Gardens if open), then wander into the nearby cultural complex of National Museum to see Gandharan art and Indus Valley exhibits-great prep for appreciating Rome's ancient collections. Later, enjoy a relaxed late-afternoon coffee and gelato at the charming cafés of Khan Market Annex (or a light pani puri break at the market stalls) while sorting final travel documents and packing a compact daypack for your flight to Rome.
Wind down your day with a blend of history and modern Delhi by catching the golden-hour light at Agrasen ki Baoli, then stroll to the nearby artsy enclave of Hauz Khas Village for boutique browsing and lakeside views. For dinner, savor contemporary Indian cuisine at Olive Bar & Kitchen or try regional tandoori specialities at Rajinder Da Dhaba (early seating recommended), finishing with a relaxed drink at a rooftop terrace in Saket's Select Citywalk while you finalize your packing for Rome.
After arrival and a freshen-up, ease into Rome with a leisurely espresso and cornetto at Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè, then stroll through the charming cobblestones of the Piazza Navona to admire Bernini's fountains and street artists. Continue with a calm visit to the nearby sanctuary of Basilica di San Clemente to experience layers of Roman history beneath the surface, followed by a light lunch of roman-style pizza bianca at a neighborhood forno before your afternoon explorations.
After a relaxed lunch, wander toward the historic center and pause at Campo de' Fiori to watch the market vendors and sample fresh local produce or a slice of supplì from a nearby shop. From there, stroll across the Tiber to the atmospheric Trastevere neighborhood, explore its maze-like lanes, pop into a family-run osteria for a mid-afternoon espresso or gelato, and enjoy people-watching in Piazza Santa Maria before returning to your accommodation to rest and prepare for an evening aperitivo.
As twilight falls, enjoy a leisurely aperitivo at Piazza del Popolo, watching locals gather beneath its twin churches, then stroll down the elegant Via del Corso for some window-shopping and street atmosphere. Finish with a relaxed dinner in the atmospheric Monti neighborhood-choose a cozy trattoria for classic carbonara and a post-meal passeggiata to admire the illuminated ruins of Trajan's Market.
Begin your morning with an early visit to The Colosseum to admire the exterior and book a skip-the-line guided tour that brings gladiatorial history to life, then walk through the adjacent Roman Forum to trace the political heart of ancient Rome. After history, head uphill to Piazza di Spagna to climb the iconic Spanish Steps, enjoy a cappuccino at the elegant Babington's Tea Rooms nearby, and wander into the high-fashion lanes around Via Condotti for window-shopping and people-watching before a relaxed trattoria lunch in the area.
After a leisurely lunch, wander through the shadowed lanes of Via dei Coronari toward the elegant riverside, stopping at Ponte Sant'Angelo to admire Bernini's angels and the view back to Castel Sant'Angelo. Continue with a cultural detour into the art-filled rooms of Galleria Borghese (book ahead) for Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings, then linger in the surrounding Villa Borghese gardens with a rowboat rental on the small lake or a relaxed gelato while watching Roman life drift by.
As the sun sinks, head to Piazza Venezia to watch the Vittoriano glow, then stroll toward the atmospheric Jewish Ghetto for an evening of storied lanes and authentic Roman-Jewish cuisine-try the crispy carciofi alla giudia at a family-run trattoria. After dinner, take a gentle riverside walk along the Tiber to the lively Isola Tiberina, pause for a nightcap at a terrace bar, and enjoy the relaxed local nightlife as you prepare for your transit day back toward Uttarakhand.
Start the morning with a stress-free transfer to the airport or train station, stopping for a comforting breakfast at The Big Chill (select their warm shakshuka or masala omelette) before departure; if time allows, pop into Dilli Haat INA for last-minute regional snacks and portable treats for your trek. If you have a longer rail/flight layover in the north, use it to stretch your legs at Sanjay Van or grab a refreshing lassi at Giani's near the station, then confirm onward transit details and gear check with a brief visit to a trusted outdoor shop like Decathlon, Khan Market outpost to top up any trekking essentials.
After arrival in the foothills region, settle into a cozy transit base and enjoy a late-afternoon stroll through the tree-lined lanes of Dehradun's Rajpur Road for light shopping and local snacks like singhade ki poori and chaas. Visit the peaceful Tapkeshwar Temple grotto for a short cultural pause and river-side views, then stop at Kalsi Viewpoint or a nearby café to review trek maps, meet your guide, and savor a hot cup of local kahwa as the light softens and you finalize equipment checks.
Unwind after the day's journey with a relaxed riverside dinner at Paltan Bazaar Riverside Café, sampling local Kumaoni dal and seasonal vegetable thali while watching the valley lights come on. After dinner, take a gentle stroll to Forest Research Institute's nearby viewpoint for panoramic dusk views, then return to your transit base for an early gear-check and briefing with your trek leader over hot kahwa at The Himalayan Lodge's common lounge to finalise tomorrow's route and packing.
Greet the mountains with a slow, restorative morning starting at Robbers Cave (Guchhupani) for an easy waterside walk and light scrambling along the cool stream, followed by a warming breakfast of local mandua rotis and honey at Mall Road, Mussoorie cafés. Afterwards, take a gentle acclimatization hike through cedar and rhododendron groves to Company Garden for panoramic valley views, birdwatching, and a short yoga/stretch session to loosen legs before you meet your trek guide and finalize gear for tomorrow.
After a restful morning, take a gentle drive to Rajaji National Park's entry zone for a quiet jeep-safari along forest tracks-keep eyes peeled for langurs and Himalayan birdlife-and pause at a shaded picnic spot for chai and packed local snacks. Later, stroll the tranquil lanes of Landour Bazaar to browse quaint bookshops and bakeries, sample a hot apple tart or local chai at Shine Hotel's terrace, and meet your trek guide at a café to review the route and finalize kit while the sun softens over the valley.
Settle into a cozy mountain homestay and stroll to Mall Road (Dehradun)-style promenades in your chosen town for gentle people-watching and a street-food taste of steaming aloo ke paranthe and local chai. As dusk falls, join a small-group briefing over hot kahwa at Trekking Lodge Café, then take a short twilight walk to Gulab Bari (local rose gardens) or a nearby viewpoint to watch valley lights come alive and practice light stretches before an early, hearty dinner to prepare for tomorrow's trek.
Set off at first light from your homestay toward the trailhead at Gwaldam for a gradual ascent through terraced fields, with your guide pointing out local alpine herbs and traditional stone shelters along the route. Mid-morning, pause at the scenic ridge of Khanoli for tea and a packed breakfast while admiring sweeping views of the Nanda Devi range, then continue on a steady climb into rhododendron forest as you acclimatize and settle into the rhythm of the trek.
After a brisk summit-side lunch, continue ascending through fragrant rhododendron corridors toward the quaint hamlet of Bageshwar Thatch, pausing at a shepherd's hut to sample steaming local chhaang and listen to folk stories about the mountains. Later, traverse a high meadow to reach the panoramic saddle at Dhaulera Top, where you'll set a short camp, practice route-finding with your guide, and watch the valley light shift as you prepare gear and enjoy a simple alpine tea before evening rounds.
After reaching your evening campsite, unwind with a warm cup of kahwa while watching the sunset from the grassy ridge at Sunset Viewpoint at Thal, then stroll down to the nearby stream to cool your feet and spot evening birdlife. Back at camp, join a storytelling circle with your guide beside Camp Oak Clearing, sample a homely Kumaoni dinner of rajma and steamed rice, and lay out gear for an early start while swapping notes under a starlit Himalayan sky.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Karim's (breakfast) | ₹400 |
| Humayun's Tomb (entry fee) | ₹600 |
| Nizamuddin Dargah | Free |
| Chandni Chowk (street snacks) | ₹200 |
| Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi | ₹100 |
| Raj Ghat (entry) | Free |
| India Gate (grounds) | Free |
| Connaught Place (tea/snacks) | ₹300 |
| Dilli Haat (entry & snacks) | ₹250 |
| Qutub Minar complex (grounds) | ₹40 |
| Bukhara (dinner) | ₹2000 |
| Hauz Khas Village (rooftop/drinks) | ₹800 |
| Lodhi Garden | Free |
| Sagar Ratna (breakfast) | ₹300 |
| Safdarjung's Tomb (entry) | ₹30 |
| Khan Market (shopping/snacks) | ₹500 |
| Rashtrapati Bhavan (guided tour / Mughal Gardens when open) | ₹50 |
| National Museum (entry) | ₹10 |
| Khan Market Annex (coffee/gelato) | ₹300 |
| Agrasen ki Baoli | Free |
| Hauz Khas Village (boutiques & lakeside views) | Free |
| Olive Bar & Kitchen (dinner) | ₹2500 |
| Rajinder Da Dhaba (dinner) | ₹600 |
| Select Citywalk, Saket (rooftop drink) | ₹600 |
| Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè (espresso/cornetto) | €5 |
| Piazza Navona | Free |
| Basilica di San Clemente (entry) | €10 |
| Pizza bianca (forno/light lunch) | €5 |
| Campo de' Fiori (market / supplì) | €6 |
| Trastevere (coffee/gelato) | €4 |
| Piazza Santa Maria (people-watching) | Free |
| Piazza del Popolo (aperitivo) | €8 |
| Via del Corso (window-shopping) | Free |
| Monti (dinner - trattoria) | €18 |
| Colosseum (skip-the-line guided tour) | €25 |
| Roman Forum (combined ticket with Colosseum) | Included in Colosseum ticket |
| Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna) | Free |
| Babington's Tea Rooms (cappuccino) | €6 |
| Via Condotti (window-shopping) | Free |
| Ponte Sant'Angelo | Free |
| Castel Sant'Angelo (external view) | Free |
| Galleria Borghese (entry - prebook) | €15 |
| Villa Borghese (rowboat rental) | €4 |
| Piazza Venezia / Vittoriano | Free |
| Jewish Ghetto (dinner - carciofi alla giudia) | €20 |
| Tiber riverside walk / Isola Tiberina | Free |
| The Big Chill (breakfast) | ₹400 |
| Dilli Haat INA (last-minute snacks) | ₹250 |
| Sanjay Van (stretch/park) | Free |
| Giani's (lassi) | ₹120 |
| Decathlon (gear top-up) | ₹500 |
| Dehradun Rajpur Road (snacks/shopping) | ₹300 |
| Tapkeshwar Temple | Free |
| Kalsi Viewpoint / café | ₹150 |
| Paltan Bazaar Riverside Café (dinner) | ₹500 |
| Forest Research Institute viewpoint (entry/visit) | Free |
| The Himalayan Lodge (briefing / kahwa) | ₹200 |
| Robbers Cave (Guchhupani) (entry/visit) | ₹30 |
| Mall Road, Mussoorie (breakfast - mandua rotis) | ₹300 |
| Company Garden (hike/entry) | Free |
| Rajaji National Park jeep-safari (entry + jeep share per person) | ₹700 |
| Landour Bazaar (bookshops & bakeries - snacks) | ₹200 |
| Shine Hotel terrace (apple tart / chai) | ₹250 |
| Homestay / Trek briefing (meet guide) | ₹300 |
| Mall Road (evening promenade) | Free |
| Trekking Lodge Café (briefing / kahwa) | ₹150 |
| Gulab Bari (rose gardens / viewpoint) | Free |
| Gwaldam (trailhead / trek start) | Free |
| Khanoli (tea & packed breakfast) | ₹200 |
| Bageshwar Thatch (hamlet visit / chhaang tasting) | ₹150 |
| Dhaulera Top (camp setup / campsite fees) | ₹800 |
| Sunset Viewpoint at Thal | Free |
| Camp Oak Clearing (camp dinner) | ₹600 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₹18783 |