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Beijing to Delhi Overview

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Discover the intoxicating highlights of China, Nepal and India.

Satisfy your sense of adventure and spiritual curiosity on this true overland odyssey. From the great capital of China, travel across the vast Tibetan Plateau, through remote villages and the mountain kingdom of Nepal, and into the heady chaos of India. Ride the world's highest railway all the way to Lhasa and witness the intense spirituality of the Tibetan people in their remote monasteries, traditional homes and colourful marketplaces. Spot exotic creatures, explore temples and palaces and view icons such as Mt Everest, the Great Wall and the Taj Mahal on this epic travel experience rich in history, spirituality, culture and local interaction.

  • Get spiritual in Varanasi
  • Sail down the Ganges
  • Shop for crafts in Kathmandu
  • Soak up the chaos of Delhi
  • Spot exotic wildlife in Chitwan National Park
  • Take the world's highest railway to the roof of the world
  • Travel through the breathtaking landscapes of mountainous Tibet
  • Visit the birthplace of Buddha

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Beijing to Delhi Summary

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Days 1-2 Beijing

Beijing has a long and colourful history and this rapidly modernising city is an amazing whirl of ancient sites, modern buildings, bicycles, people, shops and eateries.

Day 3 Train to the Roof of the World

The Train to the Roof of the World connects China's cities to Lhasa in Tibet and is the highest train in the world. Stretching nearly 2,000km, the views are phenomenal.

Days 4-8 Lhasa

Colourful, historic and with a deeply fascinating culture, the holy city of Lhasa is situated in a small valley high on the Tibetan Plateau.

Day 9 Samye

Samye is famed for having the oldest Buddhist monastery in Tibet, which was built in the shape of a mandala and is full of Tibetan relics and art.

Day 10 Gyantse

Gyantse is a small agricultural town set in the Nyang-chu Valley, famed for its wool carpets and the Pelkhor Chode Temple complex.

Days 11-12 Shigatse

Sitting at the confluence of two rivers, Shigatse is a bustling, dusty city home to some fantastic monasteries, fortresses and palaces.

Day 13 Sakya

Located in a valley off the Friendship Highway, Sakya is a small town with unique architecture and a beautiful monastery.

Day 14 Everest National Park

As one of the world's big challenges, Mount Everest evokes visions of beauty, danger, awe and triumph. Standing close to this mountain is certain to leave you breathless.

Day 15 Zhangmu

Clinging perilously to the sheer mountainside, Zhangmu separates Tibet from Nepal by a cascading river that spans the famous Friendship Bridge.

Day 16 Dhulikhel

Peaceful Dhulikhel has been an important trading route between Nepal and Tibet for centuries and has staggering views of the surrounding mountain peaks.

Days 17-19 Kathmandu

Kathmandu is like an alluring whirlwind of sights, sounds, smells and colours. Almost overwhelming, its charm and history peaks out from the most unexpected places rendering most visitors enamoured.

Days 20-22 Chitwan National Park

Home to tigers, one-horned rhinos, leopards and hundreds of other species, beautiful Chitwan National Park covers hundreds of square kilometres of forests, grasslands and flood plains.

Day 23 Lumbini

A great pilgrimage site due to being where Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) was born, Lumbini is awash with monasteries, temples and saffron-coloured robes.

Day 24 Varanasi

The holy city of Varanasi, sitting on the River Ganges for thousands of years, attracts scores of pilgrims and travellers wanting to discover something divine.

Day 25 River Ganges Boat Trip

Sacred to the Hindus as a place of worship and ritual, the Ganges is also the lifeblood of millions of Indian people.

Days 26-27 Varanasi

Varanasi, with its twisting alleys and colourful inhabitants, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and a place that has been held sacred since its inception.

Days 28-29 Orchha

Meaning 'hidden', Orchha is a small village with a grand history and is covered with 16th-century temples and buildings still standing proud.

Day 30 Agra

Famed for the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, Agra is a city with a fascinating history and is rich in Mughal heritage, lush gardens and exquisite buildings and temples.

Days 31-32 Delhi

It's big, it's bold, it's busy - and there is nowhere in the world quite like it. Delhi's sights and sounds are sure to engage and intrigue.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Beijing, China

  • Finish:

    New Delhi, India

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with basic facilities) (1 nt), Guesthouse (7 nts), Heritage Property (2 nts), Hotel (15 nts), Lodge (2 nts), Overnight sleeper train (3 nts), Permanent tented camp (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Auto rickshaw, Bus, Cycle rickshaw, Jeep, Overnight sleeper train, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Taxi, Train

  • Included activities:

    Agra - Cycle rickshaw tour, Agra - Red Fort, Agra - Taj Mahal, Braille without Borders visit, Braille Without Borders visit, Chitwan - Crocodile breeding centre, Chitwan - Guided jungle trek & canoe ride, Everest Base Camp visit, Group dinner - Chinese/western, Group dinner - Tibetan, Gyantse Kumbum, Informal Chinese language lesson, Johkang Temple, Kathmandu - Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple, Lumbini - Maya Devi Temple & Heritage Park, Momo class and lunch, Mutianyu Great Wall day trip, Nam-Tso Lake day trip, Orchha - Cooking class, Orchha - Orchha Palace, Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony, Orchha - Taragram visit, Pelkor Chode Monastery, Potala Palace, River Ganges - Overnight sailing trip, Rongphu Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Samye Monastery, Sera Monstery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Tibetan language lesson, Lhasa, Varanasi - Old city walking tour, Varanasi - Sunrise boat ride, Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony, Welcome dinner

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1845kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. During 2012, due to government permit rules, there may be restrictions on nationalities that can travel on specific departures. Bookings will need to be requested and your sales or Intrepid agent will provide more information. Tibet may also be closed to tourists at any time without warning.
    2. Once you have obtained your Chinese visa please provide your booking agent with a scanned colour copy of the personal details page of your passport and your Chinese visa.
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