Kolkata to Kathmandu Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,090
      CAD $1,095
      AUD $1,060
      EUR €850
      GBP £660
      NZD $1,360
      ZAR R8,465
      CHF FR980
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      USD $280
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,370*
      CAD $1,366*
      AUD $1,327*
      EUR €1,045*
      GBP £830*
      NZD $1,696*
      ZAR R10,412*
      CHF FR1,201*
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

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

Travel from India to Nepal on an Overland trip from Kolkata to Kathmandu. Beginning in the vibrant streets of Kolkata, this journey ascends into the legendary Himalayas, travelling Overland across North India and Nepal. Witness the contrast between bustling bazaars, lush forests and mountain plateaux as you take in all the sights and sounds of this incredible part of the world. From the craziness of modern India to the peaceful monasteries of the Himalayas, this unforgettable journey is a great way to experience India and Nepal.

  • Stay on a Himalayan farm
  • Search for Shangri-las in Gantok
  • Experience Kathmandu’s cultural delights
  • Spot Everest on the horizon
  • See Kolkata’s famous Howrah Bridge
  • Cross the holy Ganges
  • Visit the villages of Darjeeling

Trip Map


Kolkata to Kathmandu Summary

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Day 1 Kolkata

With its colonial architecture, mouth-watering cuisine and celebrated intellectual and arts scene, Kolkata confronts in so many ways but surprises in just as many.

Day 2 Bush Camp

Journey towards Sultanganj and see life on the famous River Ganges, setting up camp for the night in the bush.

Day 3 Siliguri

An important trade centre due to its proximity to Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan, Siliguri is a large Indian city bustling with modern life.

Days 4-5 Darjeeling

Famed the world over for its tea, Darjeeling sits high in green hills with steep streets, picturesque architecture and views of the Himalayas on a clear day.

Days 6-8 Karmi Farm

Looking out over misty, verdant mountains, Karmi Farm is a delightful family-run farmstay that offers trekking, birdwatching, yoga and pure relaxation.

Days 9-11 Gangtok

Built into the Shivalik Hills, Gangtok is home to a diverse number of religious groups and is a centre for Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Day 12 Siliguri

With the Mahananda River running through, Siliguri sits at the base of the Himalayas and connects India to the various hill stations in the area.

Day 13 Bush Camp

Leave India for Nepal, travelling through the awe-inspiring vistas of the Himalayan foothills before camping under Nepalese skies.

Day 14 Khatauti Khola

Khatauti Khola is home to the eco-adventure Royal Beach Camp, a water adventure paradise in the Nepalese mountains.

Days 15-16 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.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Kolkata, India
  • Finish:

    Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 21
  • Ages:

    Min 18
  • Meals:

    All meals when camping
  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with facilities) (1 nt), Guesthouse (3 nts), Hotel (7 nts)
  • Transport:

    4x4, Overland vehicle
  • Included activities:

    Karmi Farm Clinic Charity Project, Rumtek Monastery

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    490kg pp per trip
  • Notes:

    1. Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.
    2. In order to confirm some reservations on this trip we need a good quality, scanned colour copy of your passport before we can confirm your place on this trip.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,090
    CAD $1,095
    AUD $1,060
    EUR €850
    GBP £660
    NZD $1,360
    ZAR R8,465
    CHF FR980
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    USD $280
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  • Total price from

    USD $1,370*
    CAD $1,366*
    AUD $1,327*
    EUR €1,045*
    GBP £830*
    NZD $1,696*
    ZAR R10,412*
    CHF FR1,201*
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  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.
  • Per day from:

    USD $85
    CAD $85
    AUD $83
    EUR €65
    GBP £51
    NZD $106
    ZAR R650
    CHF FR75
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About India , Nepal

    • 16
    • HDOK
    • 5.00 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,090
      CAD $1,095
      AUD $1,060
      EUR €850
      GBP £660
      NZD $1,360
      ZAR R8,465
      CHF FR980
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $280
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,370*
      CAD $1,366*
      AUD $1,327*
      EUR €1,045*
      GBP £830*
      NZD $1,696*
      ZAR R10,412*
      CHF FR1,201*
      *
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    • Overland
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.