21 Days | From the iconic Taj Mahal to the beauty of the Himalayas
If India and Nepal are calling your name, this is your sign to take on a 21-day adventure. Eat your weight in delicious street food, tick one of the Seven Wonders of the World (the Taj Mahal of course) off your bucket list and cruise down the holy Ganges. Hang in Buddha’s hometown, search for sloth bears and rhinos at Chitwan National Park, stay with local families and dive into colourful Kathmandu. Pull on your adventure boots for whitewater rafting on the Trisuli River, then trek in the Annapurna region. End it all back in Nepal’s capital, where you can choose to take a yoga class, go sightseeing or maybe extend your adventure and Zen out at your own pace!
Trip overview
- Start
- Delhi, India
- Finish
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- Nepal, India
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- HHYKC
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- Get wet and wild on a whitewater rafting adventure on the Trisuli River (the most popular river in Nepal for rafting), where you’ll zoom downstream next to giant boulders and gorges and between bright green hills.
- See the Taj Mahal – one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World. This may be one of the most recognisable buildings on Earth, but do you know its poetic history? Don’t worry, a local expert will fill you in.
- Stretch your legs on a three-night, low-altitude trek through rural villages and rhododendron forests, taking in some pretty amazing sights of the Annapurna Ranges.
- Fall asleep to the calls of the jungle in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhinos, deer, monkeys, tigers and a wide array of bird life.
- Ditch your alarm in this spiritual capital – there’s only one way to wake up here and that’s with a sunrise sail along the Ganges. Maybe indulge in some yoga or meditation after and keep the good vibes going.
- This trip involves travel on public transport, covering large distances meaning some long travel days. Long-distance and overnight trains can often be delayed and occasionally cancelled due to heavy fog between December and February. Some patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment here. Sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by (a book or podcast won't hurt either).
- Weather in India and Nepal can be very hot in summer and surprisingly cold in winter, so please pack accordingly so you aren't caught out! Check seasonal weather guides and pick a travel time that suits your comfort level.
- For one night of this trip, you’ll be camping by the Trisuli River. This is at a permanent campsite where tents, mats and blankets are provided, and toilet facilities are basic.
- Outside of the main towns, Nepal can be a quiet place, with few tourist attractions and options for organised activities or meal choices. There is plenty of time for your own exploration or relaxation. Don't expect each day to be action-packed, but be ready to seek out your own, more simple cultural experiences.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 20 December 2024
Inclusions
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle/Jeep, Auto rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw, Shuttle bus, Train, Canoe, Bike
Hotel (12 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights), Heritage Property (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Tea House (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Camping (1 night)
- Tordi - Home-cooked Dinner
- Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
- Jaipur - Amber Fort
- Jaipur - Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind) Photo Stop
- Agra - Taj Mahal
- Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
- Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
- Lumbini - Heritage Park
- Lumbini - Maya Devi Temple
- Chitwan National Park - Park Entry
- Chitwan National Park – Jeep Safari
- Trisuli River - White Water Rafting (Grade 3)
- Trisuli River – Riverside Camping
- Annapurna Region – 3 Night / 4 Days Trekking
- Hemjakot - Community Homestay
- Pokhara - Orientation Walk
- Delhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
- Delhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
- Delhi - Red Fort - INR600
- Jaipur - City Palace - INR1000
- Jaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema - INR400
- Jaipur - Balloon Safari - USD280
- Jaipur - Hawa Mahal (entrance) - INR200
- Jaipur - Bollywood Dance Class - INR500
- Agra - Agra Fort - INR650
- Chitwan National Park – Bike Rental (per hour) - NPR300
- Kathmandu - Everest Scenic Flight (Including transfers) - USD240
- Kathmandu - Durbar Square - NPR1000
- Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple - NPR200
- Kathmandu - Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure - USD59
- Kathmandu - Everest Scenic Flight - USD240
- Pokhara - Peace Pagoda - Free
- Pokhara - Phewa Tal Lake boat trip - NPR600
- Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD49
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. An excellent level of fitness is required for this trip as there are long trekking days in difficult terrain. Altitude does not exceed 1950m.
2. Please ensure you bring a passport size photo for our Annapurna trek permit application.
3. A sleeping bag is required for this trip. Please bring your own or hire one in Kathmandu.
4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Day 6 (Overnight sleeper train), Day 14 (Camping) Days 16 & 17 (Tea House) and Day 18 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. Hot air balloon flights are operated by Sky Waltz in Jaipur. Flights operate from September 1st to April 30th and last approximately 60 mins. Return transfers, tea and coffee plus light refreshments and a certificate of flight are included in the cost. You can register your interest and pay your tour leader at your joining meeting on day 1 of your trip. Payment must be made by cash in either INR/AUD/USD/GBP only and is USD$260pp (subject to change). Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions (tickets are fully refundable in case of bad weather).
6. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
7. Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
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