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Visit India and Nepal on an adventure from Delhi to Kathmandu.

Travel from India to Nepal on an overland trip from Delhi to Kathmandu. From reminders of the Mughal dynasty in northern India to the snow-capped Himalayas of Nepal, this trip will truly inspire. Witness the colour and contrast between the bazaars of Delhi, the jungle in Orchha and the sacred Ganges. Be awed by the Taj Mahal and see sunrise over the holy city of Varanasi. Come face-to-face with pilgrims, villagers, holy men and shopkeepers. For those wanting to travel by land between these two very different neighbours, this is the perfect journey.

  • Be romanced by the Taj Mahal
  • Breathe in the beauty of Himalayan panoramas
  • Discover the sights and sounds of Kathmandu
  • Explore ruins and rural life in Orchha
  • Safari in Nepal's Chitwan National Park
  • See the sights of Old Delhi
  • View sunrise over the temples of Varanasi
  • Visit the birthplace of Buddha

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Delhi to Kathmandu Summary

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Day 1 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.

Day 2 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 3-5 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 6 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 7-8 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 9 Lumbini

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

Days 10-12 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.

Days 13-15 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.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    New Delhi, India

  • Finish:

    Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with basic facilities) (1 nt), Deluxe permanent tent (2 nts), Guesthouse (1 nt), Hotel (7 nts), Lodge (2 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Auto rickshaw, Canoe, Cycle rickshaw, Jeep, Local bus, Metro, Private vehicle, Shuttle Bus, Taxi, Train

  • Included activities:

    Agra - Cycle rickshaw tour, Agra - Red Fort, Agra - Taj Mahal, Allahabad - Nehru House, Chitwan - Crocodile breeding centre, Chitwan - Guided jungle trek & canoe ride, Delhi - Jama Masjid, Delhi - Old Delhi walking tour, Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple), Kathmandu - Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple, Lumbini - Maya Devi Temple & Heritage Park, Orchha - Cooking class, Orchha - Orchha Palace, Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony, Orchha - Taragram visit, River Ganges - Overnight sailing trip, Varanasi - Old city walking tour, Varanasi - Sunrise boat ride, Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    338kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. This trip starts in Delhi on day one at 1pm.
    2. A single supplement is available on this trip. See under the Single Traveller section of your Trip Notes for more information.

    TRIP CHANGES 2013

    Please note that in 2013 this tour will depart Every Friday and Selected Mondays, instead of Every Saturday and Selected Tuesdays in 2012.

    This change will be implemented from the 11th Jan 2013 - please note that the 1st Jan 2013 and 5th Jan 2013 departure will be unaffected, and will still run on Tuesday and Sunday, respectively.
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