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Highlights of India & Nepal

Trip Type: Explorer

19 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $4,041.00 /Person
From the sacred River Ganges to the summits of the Himalayas, tour India and Nepal on a trip where adventure and discovery await. From …
Highlights of India & Nepal

From the sacred River Ganges to the summits of the Himalayas, tour India and Nepal on a trip where adventure and discovery await. From the most exciting places to visit in Delhi to the towering peaks surrounding Kathmandu, discover the spirit, culture, and nature of this fascinating region. Visit the Taj Mahal of Agra, experience the chaos and colour of India's villages, and marvel at the daily pilgrimage to the ghats of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges. Delve into the history and religion of these two fascinating countries as you enjoy the highlights of India and Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi

Day 2: Delhi

Day 3: Jaipur

Day 4: Jaipur

Day 5: Lotwara

Day 6: Agra

Day 7: Agra – Lalitpur – Chanderi

Day 8: Chanderi

Day 9: Chanderi – Orchha – Allahabad (overnight train)

Day 10: River Ganges

Day 11: Varanasi

Day 12: Varanasi

Day 13: India/Nepal border crossing – Lumbini

Day 14: Amaltari Community

Day 15: Chitwan National Park

Day 16: Chitwan National Park

Day 17: Kathmandu

Day 18: Kathmandu

Day 19: Kathmandu

Trip Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts and 4 dinners are included

Transport

Auto rickshaw, Canoe, Cycle rickshaw, Jeep, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, Shuttle Bus, Train, Van

Accomodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Heritage Property (3 night), Hotel (10 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Homestay (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
  • Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
  • Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
  • Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
  • Jaipur - Amber Fort
  • Lotwara - Village Walk
  • Agra - Taj Mahal
  • Agra - Akbar's Mausoleum
  • Agra - Agra Fort
  • Chanderi - Old city walking tour
  • Orchha - Cooking demonstration
  • Orchha - Orchha Palace
  • River Ganges - Boat trip & camping
  • Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony
  • Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
  • Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
  • Varanasi - Holy City Rickshaw Ride & Food Trail
  • Lumbini - Heritage Park
  • Chitwan - Village Bike Tour
  • Chitwan National Park - Park Entry
  • Chitwan - Canoe trip
  • Chitwan - Canoe safari, Bird Watching walk or Jeep safari
  • Chitwan NP - Tharu cultural performance
  • Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple
  • Kathmandu - Bodhnath Stupa
  • Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple
Trip Highlights
  • Rise in the cool half-light of dawn and watch the sunrise while you glide over the River Ganges on a small riverboat.
  • Stay in a riverside jungle lodge in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhinos, Bengal tigers, monkeys, and more.
  • Join pilgrims during a visit to the birthplace of Gautama Buddha in Lumbini, where evidence of a shrine dated before 550 BC was uncovered in 2013.
  • Enjoy a relaxing evening at a community homestay in the Madi Valley, a lush Nepalese valley bordered by forest and river.
  • Immerse yourself in the holy city of Varanasi, exploring the Old City by day and soaking up the atmosphere of a candle flower ceremony as the sunsets.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: HHSEC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Delhi, India
Trip Ends: Kathmandu, Nepal
Countries Visited: India

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Destination Details

India
| 19 Days
| 1 - 12 People