13 Days | See the Taj Mahal, sleep near the jungle and go wildlife spotting on safari
Head from bustling Delhi to remote Tordi on this 13-day adventure through India and Nepal. Get down and dirty with the best street food, gape at one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Taj Mahal – cruise down the holy Ganges in Varanasi, hang in Buddha’s hometown (Lumbini), search for sloth bears and rhinos at Chitwan National Park and finish up in colourful Kathmandu. With incredibly delicious food (naan bread, anyone?), spiritual significance and culture that’s waiting to be explored, what’s your excuse for not taking the adventure of a lifetime?
Trip overview
- Start
- Delhi, India
- Finish
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- India, Nepal
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18- Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- HHYK
- Ditch your alarm in the spiritual capital of Varanasi – 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.
- See the majestic 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.
- Spend some time in rural Tordi, away from the tourist trail, and stay in an 18th-century palace, enjoy a homecooked dinner from your host and explore the nearby ruined temple and fortress.
- 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.
- Indulge in Delhi-cious street food and immerse yourself in the colourful chaos of India’s capital city – from chicken tikka to vegetarian curries, your local leader will know all the best lunch and dinner spots.
- 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.
- This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Epic India to Nepal.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
1 dinner
Cycle rickshaw, Boat, Private vehicle, Public bus, Overnight sleeper train, Taxi
Hotel (8 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights), Heritage Property (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
- Tordi - Home-cooked Dinner
- Tordi - Village Walk
- 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
- 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 - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD49
- Kathmandu - Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure - USD59
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 6 (overnight Sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Hot air balloon flights are operated by Sky Waltz in Jaipur. Flights operate mornings from September to April and morning and evening from September to March. Morning flights depart around sunrise and evening flights late afternoon and last 60 minutes. 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 in cash - INR/USD/AUD/GBP only please. Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions (tickets are fully refundable in case of bad weather).
3. 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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