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Delhi to Kathmandu

Trip Type: Explorer

15 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $2,376.00 /Person
From capital to capital, this 15-day adventure through India will take you from the energetic hub of Delhi to the spiritual centre of Kathmandu …
Delhi to Kathmandu

From capital to capital, this 15-day adventure through India will take you from the energetic hub of Delhi to the spiritual centre of Kathmandu. Start your journey with the big-ticket sites of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Old Delhi, then slow down as you move through rural India for a starry night on the bank of the River Ganges. Visit the birthplace of Buddha, enjoy the hospitality of a Thar community homestay, look for the rare Indian rhino at Chitwan National Park and learn recipes from a family in Orchha – this trip is a true look at life in northern South Asia.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi

Day 2: Agra

Day 3: Agra – Lalitpur – Chanderi

Day 4: Chanderi

Day 5: Chanderi – Orchha – Allahabad (overnight train)

Day 6: River Ganges

Day 7: Varanasi

Day 8: Varanasi

Day 9: India/Nepal border crossing – Lumbini

Day 10: Amaltari Community

Day 11: Chitwan National Park

Day 12: Chitwan National Park

Day 13: Kathmandu

Day 14: Kathmandu

Day 15: Kathmandu

Trip Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle/Jeep, Auto rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw, Shuttle bus, Train, Canoe, Bike

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights), Lodge/Guesthouse (3 nights), Heritage Property (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
  • Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
  • Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
  • 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
  • Tick off one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Taj Mahal – during your stay in Agra. An impressive example of Mughal architecture, its carved-marble design is as stunning up close as it is far away.
  • Enjoy a selection of central Indian staples during an at-home cooking demonstration in Orchha for a tasty and enriching look into authentic Indian family life.
  • Observe the spiritual moments of pilgrims praying and bathing along the ghats of the sacred Ganges River during an unforgettable sunrise cruise in Varanasi – one of India's holiest cities.
  • Wake to the calls of the jungle on an overnight lodge stay in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhino, deer, monkeys and a wide array of birdlife.
  • Spend a memorable night at Amaltari Madhyavarti Homestay, which provides sustainable incomes and encourages local communities to conserve the wilderness and wildlife around them.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: HHSK
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Delhi, India
Trip Ends: Kathmandu, Nepal
Countries Visited: India

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Destination Details

India
| 15 Days
| 1 - 12 People