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Peregrine Adventures

India & Nepal Explorer (15 Days)

This wonderful adventure encompasses the best of India and Nepal. Delhi showcases both the modern and the historic faces of India, often side by side. Rajasthan is India’s most colourful state and its capital, Jaipur, is home to the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and whilst not far away sits the extraordinary and imposing Amber Fort. The immaculate and beautiful Taj Mahal is next and we have plenty of time to marvel at this grand testament to love. By stark contrast, perched on the banks of the Ganges River lies Varanasi - the most holy of Hindu cities. Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, is a city that pays homage to both Buddhism and Hinduism. At Pokhara we enjoy a short and easy walk to a lodge set amidst the spectacular Annapurna Range, which offers perhaps the most spectacular and accessible mountain views in Nepal. A safari in Chitwan National Park enables us to seek out some of the sub-continent's unique wildlife before our exploration ends with a return to evocative Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Sun) Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Catch train to Jaipur – capital of Rajasthan.
Day 3 Visit Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Optional visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
Day 4 Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 5 Morning visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight train to Varanasi.
Day 6 Arrive in Varanasi. Afternoon visit to Buddhist holy site of Sarnath.
Day 7 Morning boat ride on Ganges River and explore old city.
Day 8 Fly towards the Himalaya to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
Day 9 Kathmandu sightseeing – Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa.
Day 10 Fly to Pokhara – explore old town or hire a boat out on Phewa Lake.
Day 11 Mountain walk to the picturesque village of Chainabatthi, in the Annapurna region.
Day 12 Return to Pokhara. Drive to Chitwan National Park.
Day 13 Safari on elephant-back and in dugout canoes. Partake in bathing elephants.
Day 14 Morning safari before driving to Kathmandu.
Day 15 Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Sun).

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Trip Highlights

  • Delhi
  • Jaipur
  • Amber Fort
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Taj Mahal
  • Agra Fort
  • Varanasi
  • The Holy Ganges River
  • Kathmandu
  • Bodhnath Stupa
  • Pokhara
  • 1-day Annapurna Lodge Walk
  • Chitwan National Park
  • Elephant Safari

Countries Visited

Trip Facts

Code PINI
Starts In Delhi
Ends In Kathmandu
Start Day Sunday
End Day Sunday
Grade

Cultural adventure
With focus on local cultures and historic sites, these trips have the perfect mix of discovery, exploration, comfort and relaxation. Some trips may include a little walking or a night or two ‘roughing’ it. Check the itinerary for details.

Easy
These trips involve some walking but not multi-day trekking. You will need to be in good health and it is essential that you have a flaxible and open mind to enjoy the experience of travelling in a remote and adventurous destination.
Valid From 31 August 2009
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