Experience Overview
This is it: the best of India and Nepal in two epic weeks. From bustling Delhi to the wonder of the Taj Mahal, India will captivate you from day one. Visit Jaipur, the pink city, and marvel at its unique architecture. After a week of spice and colour, continue the adventure in Nepal. Warmth and hospitality greet you as you discover why Nepal is on everyone's bucket list. Amp up the adventure as you explore Chitwan National Park on a 4x4 safari. This is the classic adventure for culture, food, and adrenaline junkies alike.
Highlights
- Wander around modern and ancient Delhi
- Revel in the magnificence of the Taj Mahal
- Visit rural villages and historic forts
- Explore India's vibrant cities and explore the sights in old Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
- Marvel at the mountain landscapes
Trip Details
Product Code: 1516
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private bus, 4x4, walking/hiking, taxis, auto-rickshaw, flight from India to Nepal.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: AHDN
Starts: Delhi, India
Finishes: Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi Your G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay, Royal Chitwan National Park
- Agra Fort visit
- Taj Mahal visit
- I'timad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) entrance
- Fatephur Sikri visit
- Jaipur City Palace entrance and guided tours
- Amber Fort
- Walk in Patan Durbar Square
- Guided tour of Bhaktapur City
- Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration
- Boudhnath Stupa visit
- Enjoy a welcome by the Chitwan Community Homestay and a traditional meal
- Chitwan National Park 4x4 safari
- Cycling through villages in Chitwan
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (11 nts), comfortable tented camp (1 nt), guesthouse/cottage (2 nts).
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private bus, 4x4, walking/hiking, taxis, auto-rickshaw, flight from India to Nepal.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1911 (CAD 127 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project.
Day 2: Delhi/Āgra
Enjoy a youth-led walk through the backstreets of Delhi with G Adventures-supported project, City Walk. Observe a different perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth in the community. Later, explore Old Delhi and travel onward to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.
Day 3: Āgra
Set eyes on the sparkling Taj Mahal at sunrise before exploring more of this famous landmark. In the afternoon, visit the I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and the Agra Fort.
Day 4: Āgra/Dhula Village
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the now-deserted former capital of the Mughals, and a stunningly preserved UNESCO site. Visit the Abhaneri Stepwell and marvel at this uniquely Indian water harvesting system. In the afternoon, travel to Dhula Village and get a closer look at rural life in Rajasthan. Tonight, settle in to your cozy tent then opt to relax by the fire and take in the starry night sky.
At Dhula Village you will have the opportunity to learn about local life, play a fun game of cricket, relax in the peaceful atmosphere, or take a cycle to explore the surroundings.
Tonight's accommodation is in spacious and comfortable tents outfitted with beds, lamps, and simple en suite bathrooms.
Day 5: Dhula Village/Jaipur
Continue to the pink city of Jaipur. Along the way, try your hand at block printing with the women of the Anoothi Project before arriving at your hotel. Built according to Hindu architectural principles, Jaipur utilizes a unique organization unlike anywhere else in India.
Day 6: Jaipur
Enjoy a visit to the Amber Fort, famous for its mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture. After, visit the City Palace and have a photo opportunity at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds).
Opt to get active by pre-booking a cycle tour or sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking a cooking class with a local family.
Day 7: Jaipur/Delhi
If you aren't afraid of heights, opt for a morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur. Return to Delhi in the afternoon and enjoy free time to explore more of the bustling city.
Admire the Pink City from above by pre-booking the morning Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.
Day 8: Delhi/Kathmandu
Catch a flight from Delhi to Kathmandu today where you will enjoy free time in the city before a walk with the group in Patan Durbar Square.
Day 9: Kathmandu
Take a guided tour of the royal city of Bhaktapur, and the Bodhnath Stupa. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings). Afterwards, taste the delicious dishes made during an authentic local lunch. The evening is free to do as you please.
Take a tour of the world heritage site of Bhaktapur and visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist shrines in the world.
Opt to visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River.
Swayambhunath is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles.
Day 10: Kathmandu/Pokhara
Drive across the mountains to beautiful Pokhara. Immerse yourself in the views of the spectacular Annapurna Range. Upon arrival set out on an orientation walk along Phewa Lake.
A lively ride along stunning scenery brings us from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 11: Pokhara
Spend the day as you please, indulging in a variety of optional activities in Pokhara. Find a cute cafe to sip some tea in or maybe go for a short hike in the Annapurna ranges. You could also walk up to Sarangkot for incredible views or spend time boating in Phewa lake and walk through the gardens.
Day 12: Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Leave Pokhara behind and transfer by private vehicle to Chitwan. Upon arrival enjoy a welcome by the Chitwan Community Guesthouse.
Travel to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy an overnight cultural experience with the indigenous Tharu community. Experience their culture through dance and song, along with a traditional meal in the familial dining area. In the evening, retreat back to your private thatched cottage to watch the buffalo and goats roaming about.
Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Chitwan National Park. Known as the Terai Tarai ("moist land"), the landscape you travel through today is a belt of marshy grassland, savannah, and forests at the base of the Himalayas.
Day 13: Chitwan National Park
Take a 4x4 jeep safari through the national park and search for the elusive tiger.
Explore the national park by 4x4 safari before a guided half-day walk inside the park. Enjoy free time to enjoy some bird watching.
The Terai-Duar region is home to the endangered Indian rhinoceros, as well as elephants, Bengal tigers, bears, leopards, and other wild animals. The Royal Chitwan National Park and Royal Bardia National Park preserve significant sections of habitat for these animals, making them home to some of the greatest concentrations of rhinoceros and tigers left in South Asia.
Day 14: Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu
Travel back to the capital city and enjoy a free evening for last minute shopping and exploring.
Return to Kathmandu and enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. Opt to visit the burning ghats at Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath or the monkey temple.
Day 15: Kathmandu
Depart at any time.
There are no activities planned for today and you are free to depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Ngaire E. - Traveled, January 2024
It was a great trip overall despite some accommodation which was less than adequate
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Ryan N. - Traveled, June 2024
Simply amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Heather H., - Traveled, May 2024
Amazing group of fellow travelers from around the world enriched the cultural experience of the tour. This coupled with excellent CEOs, made a challenging trip one that will be remembered fondly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2024
Ian B. - Traveled, April 2024
An explosion of sights smells and taste. Something that would impress on you for a lifetime
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2024
David V. - Traveled, March 2024
G Adventures care about the locals, as they use local food and make local handicrafts for us. it is the very best way to see and experience exactly how life is in another country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2024
Chloe O. - Traveled, March 2024
I was initially nervous about taking the leap and joining a group tour as a solo female traveller. Having just arrived home from this trip, I realise that it was one of the best experiences of my life to date. I have made memories for life
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/08/2024
Michele M. - Traveled, February 2024
The guides were great. As were the drivers and servers at the accommodations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/03/2024
Dean P. - Traveled, February 2024
Excellent tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/27/2024
Elaine S. - Traveled, January 2024
Enjoyed the sightseeing but very disappointed with some of the poor accommodation
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/12/2024
Laura H. - Traveled, January 2024
I think the guides can really make or break a trip and the two that we had for both India and Nepal were the reason why we had such a fantastic time travelling with G-adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/12/2024
Benjamin W. - Traveled, January 2024
I loved my G adventures and made some great life long friends. Saw great parts of the world and would use again if they upgraded the accomodation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/11/2024
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