15 Days | Feed both your spirit and sense of adventure on an epic road trip through Nepal and India.





Embrace your inner hippy in Kathmandu, watch the sunset over the Himalayas in Pokhara, search for the one-horned rhino in Chitwan, check out Buddha’s hometown of Lumbini, sail along the sacred Ganges in Varanasi, be mesmerised by the Taj Mahal, hang out in a palace at Tordi Garh, go bazaar mad in Jaipur and finish up in big and busy Delhi. The road from Kathmandu to Delhi is long and winding, but oh so worth it.
Trip overview

- Start
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Finish
- Delhi, India
- Theme
- 18 to 29s
- 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 29
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- HHYD
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- Get your Himalayan fill in super-zen Pokhara, where you can paddle around Phewa Lake surrounded by views of gargantuan mountains.
- Fall asleep to the calls of the jungle in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a jeep safari in search of rhino, deer, monkeys and the elusive Bengal Tiger.
- Ditch your alarm, there’s only one way to wake up in this world and that’s with a sunrise sail along the Ganges.
- The Taj Mahal may be one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, but do you know its poetic history? A local expert will fill you in.
- Finish the trip in the chaos of Delhi. It's all kinds of crazy as well as all kinds of delhi-ciousness. Don't leave without your leader showing you where to get the best street food.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Positive Change for Marine Life. Donations help them to nurture ocean health with community-led conservation initiatives that inspire coastal restoration, sustainable fishing practices and waste-managemen
- You MUST have an Indian visa in your passport prior to starting this trip. E-visas are not valid for entering the country at land borders and visas are not available on arrival. This trip crosses the Nepali-Indian border on Day 5.
- This trip involves travel on public transport, covering long distances and subsequently some long days of travel. 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, 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, please pack accordingly so you aren't caught out! Check seasonal weather guides and pick a travel time that suits your comfort level.
Itinerary
Inclusions
1 dinner
Cycle rickshaw, Boat, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Taxi
Hotel (10 nights), Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night), Heritage Property (1 night), Jungle lodge (2 nights)
- Pokhara - Orientation Walk
- Pokhara - Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
- Chitwan National Park - Park Entry
- Chitwan National Park – Jeep Safari
- Lumbini - Heritage Park
- Lumbini - Maya Devi Temple
- Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
- Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
- Agra - Taj Mahal
- Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
- Jaipur - Amber Fort
- Jaipur - Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind)
- Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
- Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
- Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD55
- Kathmandu - Kathmandu Living Urban Adventure - USD66
- Kathmandu - Everest Scenic Flight (Including transfers) - USD240
- Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple - NPR200
- Chitwan National Park – Community Forest Jeep Safari (per vehicle) - INR5900
- Chitwan National Park – Crocodile Breeding Centre - INR111
- Chitwan National Park – Jungle Walk (per guide) - INR516
- Chitwan National Park – Canoe Ride - INR663
- Chitwan National Park – Additional Park Entrance - INR1475
- Chitwan National Park – Bike Hire - INR188
- Chitwan National Park - Boat Crossing - INR1475
- Varanasi - Sarnath - INR315
- Varanasi - Ram Nagar Fort - INR250
- Agra - Agra Fort - INR650
- Agra - Akbar's Mausoleum - INR300
- Agra - Additional entries to Taj Mahal - INR1300
- Jaipur - City Palace - INR800
- Jaipur - Balloon Safari - USD280
- Jaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema - INR400
- Delhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
- Delhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
- Delhi - Red Fort - INR600
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A valid Indian visa is required prior to travel. This trip arrives into India overland from Nepal and e-visas are not valid at land borders.
2. A single supplement is available on this trip and is applicable for all nights with the exception the overnight train.
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 5 (Homestay) and Day 7,9 (Sleeper Train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Hot air balloon flights are operated by Sky Waltz in Jaipur. Flights operate mornings from September to June and morning and evening from September to March. Morning flights depart around sunrise and evening flights late afternoon and last 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 ticket availability and weather conditions. Tickets are fully refundable in case of poor weather.
4. 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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