Adventure through India & Nepal

Delhi

Day 1: Welcome to Delhi!

Namaste and welcome to India! Upon arrival into Delhi International Airport, look out for the friendly face of your driver waiting for you in the arrivals hall.

After assisting you with your luggage, your private driver will transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Delhi. Don't forget to look out the window and be awed by this bustling yet charming city, a jewel in the heart of India.

Once you've checked into the hotel, feel free to freshen up and relax before enjoying the rest of the evening at your own pace and leisure, discovering the city.

Delhi

Day 2: Explore the breadth of Delhi

After breakfast, you will commence a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the contrasts of old and new. 

Begin with a visit to Jama Masjid, a mosque which can accommodate up to 20,000 people at a time, before exploring the bazaars. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the bustling alleys of the 500-year-old Chandni Chowk, where silver merchants ply their trade. Lastly, drive past the Red Fort followed by the Raj Ghat memorial complex. 

In the afternoon, you’ll begin at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, the main temple of the Sikhs in Delhi, immediately recognisable by its golden dome. Drive past the President’s Palace, Houses of Parliament and impressive India Gate with its eternal flame, before ending the day with a visit to the Laxmi Narayan Temple, spread over 7.5 acres and adorned with many shrines, fountains, and a large garden.

Delhi - Jaipur

Day 3: Journey to Jaipur

After breakfast this morning, you will drive to Jaipur - a magical city carved out of the desert and still blush-pink, even more than 250 years later. 

Adorned with pink sandstone palaces, majestic forts and verdant green gardens against a scenic backdrop of the Aravalli hills, Jaipur represents the charm of India’s rich past and the sophistication of a flourishing metropolis. Founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, it is known as India's ‘Pink City’ and is the most-visited destination in Rajasthan, famous for its vibrant local markets and magnificent forts. 

Check into your hotel before witnessing the evening ceremony at Birla Temple.

Jaipur

Day 4: Explore the majesty of Jaipur

Start your day with a wonderful jeep journey to the Amber Fort, soaking up the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. In the afternoon, you’ll explore the City Palace, a major site which stands out with its exceptional art and architecture. 

You’ll have a photo stop at Hawa Mahal, perhaps the most well-known architectural landmark of Jaipur. It is an imposing structure in the city’s signature pink hue, unique in the fact that it does not have any rooms or halls.

Afterwards, you'll have free time to explore the bazaars on a rikshaw - get behind the scenes of the local markets with a chance to meet traders and artisans.

Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Day 5: Journey to Agra

After breakfast this morning, you will travel to Agra, stopping en-route at Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted yet perfectly-preserved sandstone city built by Emperor Akbar but abandoned after only 15 years. You'll also visit Abhaneri's Chand Baori, known as one of the oldest, deepest and largest stepwells in India.

The ancient Mughal capital, Agra features a magnificent fort, a sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums, and bustling chowks (marketplaces). Once you have arrived here, check into your hotel and relax in the comfort of your room. Feel free to explore the city on your own!

Agra

Day 6: Find peace at the Taj Mahal

Your day starts early at sunrise so that you can marvel at the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site in India - the Taj Mahal. As the sun rises, watch as the building transforms from hues of orange and pink into the ivory-white marble mausoleum that it is in bright daylight.

Located on the south bank of the Yamuna River, it took 17 years to be built and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 

Later in the day, you will visit the city’s other UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra Fort, which was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was moved from Agra to Delhi.

Agra - Delhi

Day 7: Journey to Delhi

After a comfortable sleep and delectable breakfast, set off on your next adventure: departing from Agra, you'll head to Delhi in time for your onward flight to Kathmandu tomorrow.

Once you've arrived in Delhi and checked into your hotel, why not spend the rest of the evening relaxing or just getting lost in India's capital. It's a city that blends internationalism and tradition, home to many interesting museums and art galleries as well as a famed gastronomic scene waiting to be explored and tasted.

Delhi - Kathmandu

Day 8: Fly to Kathmandu!

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight to Kathmandu, where upon arrival, a local representative will greet you with a flower garland before escorting you to your hotel.

Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's traditional culture and arts. This is the place for rest, relaxation and laid-back sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Of course, don't forget to also admire those stunning mountain views.

Once you've freshened up, you'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city, along with surrounding quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples dating back to the third century. Later, go on an exciting rickshaw ride to explore local markets, before having the rest of the day to enjoy at your leisure.

Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu

Day 9: Find peace in Boudhanath

Boudhanath is the largest stupa in the valley - and the world. Situated about 6km east of downtown Kathmandu, it looms 36m high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design, with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around.

Next you’ll visit the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most famous Hindu temples in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with gilt roofing and richly-carved silver doors dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River, here you may even witness the cremation of a Hindu body - a process that's full of emotion and also an interesting way of understanding the Buddhist life cycle.

Continue on to the city of Bhaktapur, much like a museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculptures, wood carvings, and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses.

Kathmandu - Chitwan

Day 10: Venture deeper into Nepal

After breakfast, you'll leave Kathmandu and drive to Chitwan, approximately 165km away.

At the foot of the Himalayas, Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the Terai region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal. It has particularly rich flora and fauna; in fact, it's home to one of the last populations of the single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros, and is one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.

After checking in and lunching at your lodge, you'll embark on wonderful jungle activities, to better immerse yourself in your surroundings.

Chitwan

Day 11: The spellbinding nature of Chitwan

At Chitwan National Park, you’re able to discover the story of the Nepalese wilderness. Immerse yourself in an extraordinary wilderness experience; your hotel itself exudes wild luxury, bringing a touch of style to the discovery of this remote and beautiful landscape.

On your free day, choose from countless optional on-site tours and experiences. Whether a relaxing nature walk, a canoe or jeep safari, or a visit to the elephant breeding programme, you'll have enough time to enjoy your surroundings and relax later on.

Chitwan - Pokhara

Day 12: Bathe in the tranquillity of Pokhara

Today you will head towards Pokhara, the city of lakes. Settle in for a long drive and gaze out the window to truly appreciate the scenery. 

Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty situated at an altitude of 827m. Noted for its tranquil atmosphere, outdoor pursuits and the beauty of its countryside, this enchanting destination offers several lakes and panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of the lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambiance of peace and magic. In the evening, you'll get to soak it all up as you embark on a walk or boat cruise around Fewa Lake.

Pokhara

Day 13: Sunrise at Sarangkot

You'll begin your day with an early-morning sunrise tour to Sarangkot, perched high on the top of a ridge at 1,592m. The serene hill resort offers a spectacular panorama of the entire Annapurna range, stretching from east to west and shadowing unspoiled rural settlements just below its towering peaks. 

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Pokhara which includes a visit to Devi's Falls and the Seti River Gorge, created by the turbulent flow of white water. You'll then end the day at Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, the longest and most attractive cave in South Asia.

Pokhara - Kathmandu

Day 14: One last day in Nepal

After a comfortable sleep and hearty breakfast, check out and embark on one final ride in Nepal. As you head back to Kathmandu, you will journey through completely different and magical landscapes. The Nepalese foothills and surrounding greenery will make the drive incredibly pleasant and enjoyable. In Kathmandu, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, making the most of your last hours here.

Kathmandu

Day 15: Say farewell to Nepal!

All good things must come to an end! At an arranged time you will be transferred from your hotel to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight back home.