Delhi to Kathmandu Adventure
G Adventures Classic
If you’re looking to experience the diversity of India and Nepal, this 15-day trip contrasts the colourful culture of India with the pristine serenity of Nepal’s Himalayan mountains. From the ghats that line the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi to a 4×4 safari in Chitwan National Park, our expert CEOs will take you through a region of unsurpassed natural beauty and spirituality before revealing to you the rugged Himalayan landscape of Nepal’s magical capital, Kathmandu.
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant streets of Agra
- Uncover bustling Delhi and beautiful Jaipur
- Enjoy a sunset cruise on the River Ganges
- Travel by 4×4 on a safari in Chitwan National Park
- Experience Nepal’s mountain views
Pricing
Small group tour starting at $2,099* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
15 Days – Delhi to Kathmandu
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 12.
What’s Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Your G for Good Moment: Sisterhood of Survivors Project, Pokhara
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Homestay, Royal Chitwan National Park.
- India Gate and Connaught Place visit.
- Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal tour.
- Taj Mahal entrance.
- Orchha Palace complex visit.
- Ganges River boat trips at sunrise and sunset, including candle flower ceremony.
- Varanasi orientation walk along the ghats and old city.
- Buddha’s birthplace visit. Chitwan National Park 4×4 safari.
- Sarangkot sunrise excursion.
- Kathmandu orientation walk.
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) visit.
- Border crossing support.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Delhi
Meals
Description
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project.
Accommodation: Hotel Perfect (or similar)
Day 2
Delhi – Jaipur
Visit Delhi’s impressive India Gate and Connaught Place before traveling to Jaipur, commonly called the “Pink City” for its unique architecture. Get to know this colourful city on an orientation walk, then opt to watch a classic Bollywood film.
Accommodation: Bissau Palace (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 3
Jaipur
Explore Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, clinging to the surrounding hills on Maota Lake. Stop to marvel at the mysterious Hawa Mahal, “Palace of the Winds,” an elaborately carved facade built to enable the purdah women in the Zenana to watch the goings-on in the street below without being seen.
Day 4
Jaipur – Āgra
Take in the arid terrain and small towns on the ride to Agra for a sunset visit to the famous Taj Mahal. Marvel at the iconic Mughal architecture and immerse yourself in the mausoleum’s unique history.
Accommodation: Hotel Taj Height’s (or similar)
Day 5
Āgra – Orchha
Travel by train and rickshaw to reach peaceful Orchha along the Betwa River. Enjoy some time away from India’s bustling cities and gain insight into rural life. Visit the palace complex to learn more about the ancient history here. Opt to witness an evening puja, a Hindu prayer ceremony.
Accommodation: Hotel Orcha Resort (or similar)
Day 6
Orchha – Varanasi
Visit Tarragram, a unique paper-making plant set up to assist tribal women from the area. All the paper is made from recycled clothing and wood pulp. After, enjoy free time to explore Orchha. Opt to rent a bike, stroll along the river, or take a cooking class and enjoy the fruits of your labour for lunch. In the evening, catch an overnight train to Varanasi.
Accommodation: Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Day 7
Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi, the quintessential Indian holy city where millions of Hindus travel for pilgrimage, to worship, to mourn, or to die. Take an orientation walk along the ghats and visit the old city. Embark on a Ganges boat trip at sunset to witness a candlelit flower ceremony.
Accommodation: Hotel City Inn (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 8
Varanasi
Enjoy a sunrise boat tour along the sacred Ganges before free time to explore this holy city. Walk the narrow alleys, visit some of the hundreds of temples and shrines, or wander the Old City. Opt to visit the site of the Buddha’s first sermon or sit on the banks of the Ganges watching life unfold around you.
Day 9
Varanasi – Lumbini
Cross the border into Nepal and step back in time as you experience Buddha’s birthplace – Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and pilgrimage centre. Visit the Maya Devi Temple, where the Queen gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama.
Accommodation: Hotel Bodhi Redsun (or similar)
Day 10
Lumbini – Royal Chitwan National Park
Journey through a belt of marshy grasslands, savannas, and forests at the base of the Himalayas. The region is home to rhinos, elephants, Bengal tigers, bears, and leopards. Enjoy an overnight homestay with the indigenous Tharu community and discover their culture through dance and song. Opt to go on a cycling excursion through the area.
Accommodation: Barauli Community Homestay (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 11
Royal Chitwan National Park
Dinner
Explore the diverse ecosystems of the UNESCO Chitwan National Park on a 4×4 safari before a walk through the village and rice paddies. Settle in for another night of dance, songs, and Nepalese food with your Tharu community hosts.
Day 12
Royal Chitwan National Park – Pokhara
Travel toward the beautiful scenery of the Annapurna Range to Pokhara. On arrival, take in the pristine lakes and stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. Opt to relax in a café, hire a boat and float around the lake, or shop for Nepali and Tibetan souvenirs in the endless stalls and shops.
Accommodation: Pokhara Choice Inn (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 13
Pokhara
Lunch
Visit nearby Sarangkot for a sunrise walk with breathtaking views of the Annapurnas. Visit the Sisterhood of Survivors Project, a grassroots organization that trains survivors of human-trafficking and other at-risk women to become certified paralegals. Meet some beneficiaries of the program and learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings) with some of the women before enjoying an authentic local lunch. Explore Pokhara during free time in the afternoon.
Day 14
Pokhara – Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu, visiting the iconic Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) en route. Arrive to the capital in the afternoon and get your bearings on an orientation walk. Highlights in Kathmandu include world-famous Durbar Square, the King’s Palace, the burning ghats at Pashupatinath, and the Boudhanath Stupa.
Accommodation: Fuji Hotel (or similar)
Day 15
Kathmandu
Take an optional Everest scenic flight. Depart at any time.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.