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Delhi to Kathmandu

16 days
From New Delhi to Kathmandu
4.5 (895 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of New Delhi including India Gate and government buildings
    • Visit to Humayun's Tomb
    • Bangla Sahab Gurudwara Sikh Temple viewing
    • Metro ride to Old Delhi
    • Walking tour of Chandni Chowk market
    • Exploration of Chawri Bazar
    • Rickshaw ride
    • Visit to Jama Masjid
    • Street food tasting and sampling
    Landmarks
    India Gate
    President's Palace
    Parliament of India
    Humayun's Tomb
    Bangla Sahab Gurudwara
    Connaught Place
    Chandni Chowk
    Chawri Bazar
    Jama Masjid
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Agra

    Delhi to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe
    • Mughal Heritage Walk through Kachhpura village
    • Village life and local cottage industry tour
    • Visit to Mehtab Bagh
    • Taj Mahal sunset viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Vegetarian Thali cooking lesson and meal with a Hindu family
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Red Fort
    Mehtab Bagh
    Kachhpura
  4. Day 4

    Agra to Suroth

    Agra to Suroth
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal sunrise tour
    • Village walking tour
    • Interactions with local villagers
    • Visit to local shops and temple
    • Optional visit to local barber shop for shave or head massage
    • Cooking demonstration
    • Dinner at hotel restaurant
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
  5. Day 5

    Suroth to Jaipur

    Suroth to Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Abhaneri step well

    Optional Activities

    • Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir cinema
    • Cooking demonstration and dinner with local family
    • Hot air balloon ride over Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Abhaneri step well
    Raj Mandir Cinema
  6. Day 6

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Amber Fort visit
    • Jantar Mantar monument tour
    • City Palace visit
    • Walled city walking tour
    • Craft markets exploration
    • Block printing workshop
    • Gemstone demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Jantar Mantar
    City Palace
  7. Day 7

    Jaipur to Delhi

    Jaipur to Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swaminarayan Akshardham temple visit with Sahaj Anand water show
    Landmarks
    Swaminarayan Akshardham
  8. Day 8

    Delhi to Varanasi

    Delhi to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Vande Bharat train journey to Varanasi
    • Evening Aarti ceremony at the Ganges River
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
  9. Day 9

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
    • Walking tour of medieval streets
    • Temple and market exploration
    • Ghats exploration
    • Visit to Sarnath Buddhist site

    Optional Activities

    • Pind Daan offering in memory of deceased loved ones
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Sarnath
  10. Day 10

    Varanasi to Lumbini

    Varanasi to Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lumbini
  11. Day 11

    Lumbini to Bardia National Park

    Lumbini to Bardia National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Maya Devi Temple visit
    • Ashoka Pillar visit
    • Banyan Tree visit
    • Scenic drive through Nepali countryside
    Landmarks
    Maya Devi Temple
    Ashoka Pillar
    Banyan Tree
    Bardia National Park
  12. Day 12

    Bardia National Park

    Bardia National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep safaris
    • River rafting
    • Guided forest walks
    • Cultural shows with local communities
    Landmarks
    Bardia National Park
  13. Day 13

    Bardia National Park

    Bardia National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep safaris tailored to recent sightings
    • Tiger-focused safari positioning
    • Habitat exploration
    • Birdwatching
    • Wildlife spotting for deer, monkeys, and otters
    Landmarks
    Bardia National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Bardia National Park to Kathmandu

    Bardia National Park to Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Domestic flight from Nepalganj to Kathmandu
    Landmarks
    Thamel
  15. Day 15

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at rooftop restaurant overlooking Durbar Square)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Thamel
    • Durbar Square exploration
    • Swayambunath Stupa visit
    Landmarks
    Thamel
    Durbar Square
    Swayambunath Stupa
  16. Day 16

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Everest Mountain Flight (early morning, requires evening international flight departure)
    • Bardia National Park Extension
    • Extra day in Kathmandu - post-tour

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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