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Delhi to Kathmandu Adventure
15 days, Delhi to Kathmandu
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If you’re looking to experience the diversity of India and Nepal, this 15-day trip contrasts the colourful culture of India with the pristine serenity of Nepal's Himalayan mountains. From the ghats that line the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi to a 4x4 safari in Chitwan National Park, our expert CEOs will take you through a region of unsurpassed natural beauty and spirituality before revealing to you the rugged Himalayan landscape of Nepal’s magical capital, Kathmandu.
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Trip Code: AHDK
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary Notes
Want to experience the sights and sounds of Holi? Make sure you’re in India on March 14, 2025 or March 4, 2026 for the nation’s most colourful festival.
Itinerary
Day 1Delhi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Delhi/Jaipur
Visit the India Gate and Connaught Place in Delhi before traveling to the "Pink City." Explore this beautiful city and opt to watch a Bollywood film.
Day 3Jaipur
Marvel Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and visit Amber Fort. With free time opt to visit nearby villages, the Jantar Mantar observatory or enjoy a drink in a converted palace.
Day 4Jaipur/Āgra
Travel to Agra and visit the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal at sunset.
Day 5Āgra/Orchha
Enjoy the peaceful rural charm of Orchha and visit the Orchha Palace complex. Opt to witness an evening puja.
Day 6Orchha/Varanasi
Visit Tarragram, a unique paper-making plant, set up to assist tribal women from the area. After, enjoy free time in Orchha. Opt for a cooking class and lunch with a local family. In the evening, catch an overnight train to Varanasi.
Day 7Varanasi
Arrive in the holy city of Varanasi. Take an orientation walk along the ghats and visit the old city. Enjoy a boat trip on the Ganges at sunset.
Day 8Varanasi
Enjoy a sunrise boat tour along the Ganges before free time in this holy city.
Day 9Varanasi/Lumbini
Cross into Nepal and visit Buddha's birthplace, Lumbini.
Day 10Lumbini/Royal Chitwan National Park
Travel to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy an overnight homestay with the indigenous Tharu community. Experience their culture through dance and song, along with a traditional meal. Opt to go on a cycling excursion through the area.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 11Royal Chitwan National Park
Explore the park on a 4x4 safari before a walk through the village and rice paddies. Settle in for another night with your Tharu community hosts.
Day 12Royal Chitwan National Park/Pokhara
Travel into the beautiful scenery of the Annapurna Range in Pokhara.
Day 13Pokhara
Visit nearby Sarangkot for a sunrise walk with breathtaking views of the Annapurnas. Visit the Sisterhood of Survivors Project, a grassroots organization that trains survivors of human-trafficking to become certified paralegals. Meet some beneficiaries of the program and learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings) with some of the women before enjoying an authentic local lunch. Explore Pokhara during free time in the afternoon.
Meals included:
LunchDay 14Pokhara/Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu, visiting Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, en route.
Day 15Kathmandu
Take an optional Everest scenic flight. Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Sisterhood of Survivors Project, Pokhara
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay, Royal Chitwan National Park
- India Gate and Connaught Place visit (Delhi)
- Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal tour (Jaipur)
- Taj Mahal entrance
- Agra Fort entrance and guided tour
- Orchha Palace complex visit
- Ganges River boat trips at sunrise and sunset, including candle flower ceremony (Varanasi)
- Varanasi orientation walk along the ghats and old city
- Buddha's birthplace visit (Lumbini)
- Chitwan National Park jeep safari
- Sarangkot sunrise excursion (Pokhara)
- Kathmandu orientation walk
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) visit
- Border crossing support
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (11 nts), homestay (2 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).
Meals
1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD400-520 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, metro, local bus, charter bus, private van, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, tempo, 4x4, riverboat.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $399.00
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Departures
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