Best of India & Nepal - Independent Adventure
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. Varanasi is the spiritual heart of the country. The immaculate and beautiful Taj Mahal is next and we have plenty of time to marvel at this grand testament to love. Rajasthan is India’s most colourful state and its capital Jaipur is home to the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and the extraordinary and imposing Amber Fort, but the hidden charm of Rajasthan can best be discovered in the small fortress towns and villages. Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, is a city that pays homage to both Buddhism and Hinduism. At Pokhara we enjoy time 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 Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Enjoy city orientation, including India Gate and Janpath Bazaar, then catch overnight train to Varanasi. |
| 3 | Arrive in Varanasi. Afternoon visit to Buddhist holy site of Sarnath. |
| 4 | Morning boat ride on Ganges River and explore old city. |
| 5 | Free day to explore the holy city. Overnight train to Agra. |
| 6 | Arrive in Agra and visit the Taj Mahal. |
| 7 | Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route to Karauli and stay in Rajput palace. |
| 8 | Explore 600-year-old Karauli including palace and countryside farms. |
| 9 | Drive to Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Jantar Mantar and City Palace. |
| 10 | Morning visit to Amber Fort, then drive to fort at Sawarda. Enjoy village walk and indulge in the timeless splendour of the countryside. |
| 11 | Drive to fort at Sawarda. Enjoy village walk and indulge in the timeless splendour of the countryside. |
| 12 | Drive to Mandawa and discover markets and frescoed 'havelis', then spend the night in a luxury desert resort. |
| 13 | Drive to Delhi. |
| 14 | Fly towards the Himalaya to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. |
| 15 | Kathmandu sightseeing – Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa. |
| 16-17 | Fly to Pokhara. Visit the Peace Pagoda and Mountaineering Museum. Free time to explore in the afternoon. Relaxing by Phewa Lake is not a bad start! |
| 18 | Drive to Chitwan National Park. |
| 19 | Safari on elephant-back and in dugout canoes. Partake in bathing elephants. |
| 20 | Opportunity for morning bird watching walk before driving to Kathmandu. |
| 21 | Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
21 days |
Trip Code |
PIIB |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Wildlife (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 2 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Nepal, India | |
Start City |
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| Delhi | |
End City |
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| Kathmandu | |
