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India & Nepal Holiday

14 Days / 13 Nights from £2345/ $3049 per person

The India & Nepal Holiday is a private tour taking you from the colourful plains of the Indian subcontinent with its glittering palaces and fabled forts to the secluded hilltop villages of the Himalaya with their sublime views of mighty snowclad peaks that reach towards the sky. Begin your journey with a thrilling cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling streets of Old Delhi, before setting off to Agra to watch the sun rise over the sublime Taj Mahal. Then, drive to Jaipur – the pulsating capital of Rajasthan, where you will discover the magnificent yellow-hued Amer Fort and visit the private apartments of the royal palace in the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Next, on flying the short distance to Nepal, get a taste for rural life in the small, secluded village of Kurintar. Then, embark on an easy to moderate two-night trek through the Annapurna foothills designed to reveal jaw-dropping Himalayan scenery; enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the scenic Phewa Lake and experience Newari lifestyle in Bandipur, arguably one of the prettiest villages in Nepal. Conclude your India & Nepal Holiday with two nights at UNESCO World Heritage listed Kathmandu Valley where the atmospheric durbar squares of the former royal cities; sacred Buddhist shrines and a lively ‘Aarti’ ceremony on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River await!
Itinerary at a Glance
Day Location/Route Overnight Sapphire Hotels Diamond Hotels
Day 1 Arrive Delhi Airport. Afternoon at leisure. 2 nights Delhi The Maidens The Oberoi New Delhi
Day 2 Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon explore Old Delhi.
Day 3 Drive to Agra. Afternoon tour of Agra. 1 night Agra Taj Hotel & Convention Centre The Oberoi Amarvilas
Day 4 Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal. Then, visit Fatehpur Sikri and then continue to Jaipur. 2 nights Jaipur Shahpura House Jaipur The Oberoi Rajvilas
Day 5 Morning tour of Amer Fort. Afternoon tour of Jaipur.
Day 6 Drive to Delhi. Enroute visit Samode village.  1 night Delhi Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka The Oberoi Gurgaon
Day 7 Transfer to Delhi Airport. Fly to Kathmandu and drive to the small village of Kurintar.  2 nights Kurintar Everest Summit River Lodge Everest Summit River Lodge
Day 8 Spend the morning exploring the surrounding villages on foot. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 9 Drive to Pokhara and embark on a 3-night trek along the foothills of the Annapurnas. Today, you will trek through pine forested hills to the village of Ghandruk (2,100m). 2 nights Ghandruk village Ker & Downey Nepal Mountain Lodges Ker & Downey Nepal Mountain Lodges
Day 10 Watch the sun rise over the snowy peaks of the Annapurna mountain range. Then, explore the Ghandruk village. 
Day 11 Descend through terraced farmland to the valley floor and drive to Pokhara. Eenjoy a relaxing boat ride on Phewa Lake, before driving to Bandipur.  1 night Bandipur The Old Inn Bandipur The Old Inn Bandipur
Day 12 Explore Bandipur. Then, drive to Kathmandu.  2 nights Kathmandu The Inn Patan Dwarika’s Hotel
Day 13 Morning tour of Patan. Afternoon tour of Kathmandu including visit to the Swayumbunath shrine and the Bodhnath Stupa. This evening witness the atmospheric ‘Aarti’ ceremony at the Pashupatinath Temple Complex.
Day 14 Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport. Farewell to Nepal.
Tour Highlights
  • Guided walking tour through the teeming alleyways of Old Delhi.
  • Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
  • Discover the spectacular hill-top Amer Fort.
  • Explore the vibrant old city of Jaipur.
  • Enjoy a guided walk through the small, picturesque village of Kurintar in the heart of Nepal.
  • Trek through the Annapurna foothills in style and gaze at the jaw-dropping 8000 m Himalayan peaks.
  • Watch the sunrise over the snowy peaks of the Annapurna mountain range.
  • Interact with the Gurungs, the largest ethnic group in Nepal and learn about their lifestyle.
  • Stroll through Bandipur’s timeless Durbar Square.
  • Discover the beautiful medieval palaces and temples of the Kathmandu Valley.
Extend Your Stay
  • 2 nights: Search for tiger and other wildlife at Ranthambore National Park
  • 3 nights: Discover Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India
  • 2 nights: Discover Lumbini and walk in the footsteps of the Buddha
Route Map - India & Nepal Holiday
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