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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Start point
    8/20, Block 8, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005, India (Treebo Citi International, Hotel Reception, 13:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Regent Grand)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon city tour of New Delhi
    • Visit Qutab Minar (tallest stone tower in India)
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb (Mughal Dynasty)
    • Drive past India Gate (war memorial arch)
    • Drive past Parliament buildings
    • Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's residence)
    Landmarks
    Qutab Minar
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
    Parliament of India
    Rashtrapati Bhawan
  3. Day 2

    Delhi to Jaipur

    Delhi to Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mahal Khandela Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Delhi by metro and on foot
    • Visit Chandni Chowk Bazaar (spice market)
    • Visit Sheesh Ganj Sahib (historic Sikh place of worship)
    Landmarks
    Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    Sheesh Ganj Sahib
  4. Day 3

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mahal Khandela Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort (Rajput fortress with Sheesh Mahal mirrored halls)
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Explore City Palace Museum (textiles, costumes, and armoury)
    • Visit Jantar Mantar (star-gazing observatory)

    Optional Activities

    • Bollywood film (250 INR)
    • Visit to Amber Fort (400 INR)
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Sheesh Mahal
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
  5. Day 4

    Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park

    Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Raj Palace Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  6. Day 5

    Ranthambore to Agra

    Ranthambore to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast at Ranthambore)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Amar)

    Included Activities

    • Morning safari at Ranthambore to spot Royal Bengal Tiger
    • Hotel breakfast at Ranthambore
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  7. Day 6

    Agra

    Agra
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Amar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Visit to Agra Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) - estimated cost US$ 4
    • Extra visit to Taj Mahal by rickshaw - estimated cost US$ 18 (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Itimad-ud-Daulah
  8. Day 7

    Allahabad to Varanasi

    Allahabad to Varanasi
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch prepared onboard support boat), Dinner (Dinner prepared onboard support boat)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ganges riverside camp)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Allahabad
    • Road transfer to River Ganges (approximately 3-4 hours)
    • Boat trip downstream on River Ganges toward Varanasi (2-day journey)
    • Overnight camping on sandbank in Ganges (two-man tents)
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
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  9. Day 8

    Ganges to Varanasi

    Ganges to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Silk City)

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey to Varanasi
    • Transfer from Asi Ghat to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Evening aarti ceremony viewing (US$ 10)
    Landmarks
    Asi Ghat
    Ganges River
  10. Day 9

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Silk City)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning boat trip on the Ganges
    • Visit to Sarnath

    Optional Activities

    • Classical musical performance in Varanasi
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Ganges River
  11. Day 10

    Varanasi to Sonauli to Lumbini

    Varanasi to Sonauli to Lumbini
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lumbini Buddha Garden)
    Landmarks
    Sonauli Border
  12. Day 11

    Lumbini to Chitwan National Park

    Lumbini to Chitwan National Park
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Green Chwadi Nature Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw sightseeing tour of Lumbini with local guide
    • Visit to Buddha's birthplace
    • Visit to Peace Lamp
    • Visit to Monastery of Peace Pagoda
    • Short afternoon village walk near Chitwan National Park
    Landmarks
    Lumbini
    Peace Pagoda
    Chitwan National Park
  13. Day 12

    Chitwan National Park

    Chitwan National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Green Chwadi Nature Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safaris in Chitwan National Park
    • Bird watching activities
    • Jungle walks with trained naturalists
    • Canoe trips on Rapti River
    Landmarks
    Chitwan National Park
    Rapti River
  14. Day 13

    Chitwan to Pokhara

    Chitwan to Pokhara
    Meals
    Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Temple Himalaya Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk through Chitwan National Park
    Landmarks
    Lake Phewa Tal
    Annapurna Range
  15. Day 14

    Pokhara

    Pokhara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Temple Himalaya Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Japanese Peace Pagoda
    • Visit to Tibetan Tashiling Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mountain Museum
    Landmarks
    Japanese Peace Pagoda
    Tibetan Tashiling Monastery
    Lake Phewa Tal
    Mountain Museum
  16. Day 15

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Pokhara to Kathmandu
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Malla)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional trip to Manakamana temple near Kurintar (US$20)
    Landmarks
    Manakamana Temple
  17. Day 16

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Malla)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of historic Kathmandu with local guide
    • Visit to Kathmandu bazaar
    • Visit to temples of old Kathmandu
    • Visit to Durbar Square
    • Visit to Pashupatinath temple
    • Visit to Bodnath stupa

    Optional Activities

    • Half day tour of Bhaktapur (US$ 35, minimum 4 people)
    • Half day tour of Patan (US$ 30, minimum 4 people)
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Bodnath Stupa
  18. Day 17

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    End point
    Lazimpath-2, Kathmandu, Nepal (Hotel Manaslu, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Half day tour of Bhaktapur - US$35 (minimum 4 people)
    • Half day tour of Patan - US$30 (minimum 4 people)

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  • Stuart4.7March 2025
    So many, addition of second game drive at Ranthambore very welcome. Boat trip excellent and all the key destinations...
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  • Sharon4.8November 2025
    We loved seeing the depth of India from the crazy markets, the colours, sounds and smells of everything, the roads!!...
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  • Darren4.2February 2023
    There were many highlights. The Taj Mahal being the obvious one but fatehpur sikri was a massive surprise. The boat...
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  • Sue3.8February 2023
    There were many great moments on the trip. The trains in India, the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, the evening...
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  • Rochelle4.0November 2023
    the time at the national parks were my favourite
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  • Ian3.8November 2023
    Varanasi/Khatmandu temples. Taj Mahal
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  • Edmund4.2November 2023
    Has to be the Taj Mahal
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  • Heather4.5November 2023
    There were so many it’s difficult to choose one or two. The Taj Mahal was an amazing sight and exceeded expectations....
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  • Kathryn4.7November 2023
    Highlghts include so many things on the itinary. Agra Fort was highly informative bringing to life how palace life...
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  • Linda4.8December 2023
    Jaipur, Agra, all thr train trips, and the entire of Nepal
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    Will we be able to see the Swayambhunath Stupa while in Kathamandu? It's on my bucket list. If I to go on an early morning Everest flight (I know it is not followed), would you give me recommendations even though it is not on the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2024

      We do not visit the Swayambhunath Temple (aka Monkey temple) within the itinerary as we only have one full day in Kathmandu and it is a fast-paced day where we visit Bodnath Stupa instead. There isn't really any other time in the itinerary for passengers to visit this, so it's likely you would need to skip Pashupatinath and Bodnath in the afternoon of Day 15 and arrange to visit it independently. Unfortunately we are unable to give any recommendations for the Everest flight. We choose not to fly within Nepal on any of our itineraries due to the high number of air accidents and Nepal being on the EU aviation blacklist.

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      Just to clarify, all entry admissions to the monuments and the safaris are included in the price correct? Just want to make sure.

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      Unless indicated otherwise on the itinerary, or listed as an optional excursion, entry is included to places listed on the itinerary.

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