Runway to Ride: Nepal and India Journey (Kathmandu - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mumbai)

Surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall, Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal. It's a city of great historic, artistic and cultural interest dotted with many shrines, temples, palace squares, charming old bazaars and ageless sculptures. Its heart is represented by the Kathmandu Durbar Square with palaces and temples, including the current incarnation of the Kasthamandap or 'Wooden house' that gives the city its name. This is believed to be one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world, dating from around 1000 AD, and is the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal. The city is the starting point for numerous adventures such as trekking, rafting, jungle adventures, and more extreme sports in the rest of the country, including the breathtaking Himalaya Mountains.

Discover historic Durbar Square, walk through the Old City, shop and hang out in Thamel, explore the backstreets of Kathmandu, try the local cuisine, dodge monkeys at Swayambhunath, get a blessing at Pashupatinath, and so much more.

Delhi is divided in two, New Delhi (the national capital) and Old Delhi, the ancient metropolitan city which sits on the banks of the Yamuna River. A city of contrasts featuring architecture that ranges from the 10th-century Hindu-Rajputana to the 17th century Mughal and 20th-century British influences. Old Delhi is dominated by the grand bazaar of Chandni Chowk set inside the ancient walls of the sprawling Red Fort. The city has a large arts and crafts industry with markets solely dedicated to certain products such as The Spice Market, The Gold and Silver Market and The Handicrafts Market.

Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Lodi Gardens, Parliament House, Chandni Chowk, Laxminarayan Temple, Khan Market, ISKCON Temple, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, and so much more.

Agra, in India's Uttar Pradesh state, is world famous as home to the impressive Taj Mahal, one of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city, the others being Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The most elegant dome of the Taj Mahal rises 80 feet over the building and directly under the dome is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan's favorite wife, for whom the palace was built. The Agra Fort across the Yamuna River was built by the same Moghul rulers who built the Taj.

Discover the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-ud-Daula, Tomb of Akbar the Great, Mehtab Bagh, Moti Masjid, Chini Ka Roza, Musamman Burj, Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal, and so much more.

Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India and a must-see for tourists. The Prince of Wales came to visit Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, in 1867. In order to show their hospitality, the city was painted pink, hence its nickname 'The Pink City'. Jaipur is famous for its Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds as well as Sawai Jai Singh's observatory, Jantar Mantar, and the Amer Palace.

Discover the great Hawa Mahal, Amer Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Albert Hall Museum, Birla Mandir, and so much more.

Mumbai or Bombay is a bustling cosmopolitan city on the shores of the Arabian Sea. A friendly city filled with beautiful colonial architecture including the iconic Gateway to India arch overlooking Mumbai Harbor. The city offers bazaars, temples, high-end restaurants and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Visit the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Juhu Beach, Shree Siddhivinayak Temple and much more.