Highway to Himalayas

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 Trip Length
16 Days
 Trip Starts
Delhi
 Trip Finishes
Kathmandu
16 Day Highway to Himalayas Itinerary (On The Go Tours)
Countries Explored: India, Nepal
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
HH

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on On The Go Tours 16 Day Highway to Himalayas. After seeing India's famed Golden Triangle, visit the beautiful temples of Khajuraho and holy Varanasi before flying to Nepal to go in search of wildlife in Chitwan National Park and explore colourful Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Welcome to Delhi! Arrival airport transfer to your hotel.

After our Welcome Meeting, we embark on tour of India’s capital. Highlights include India Gate, Jama Masjid - India's oldest and largest mosque, Humayun's Tomb and Raj Ghat - site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation. Tonight, we enjoy a Namaste Dinner. (B/D)

Delhi - Jaipur. On day 3 we travel to Jaipur for a tour of the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. On Day 4, you can opt for a morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur before our visit to the stunning 16th century Amber Fort. Later we stop at a cotton weaving house to see a demonstration of fabric dyeing and block printing before returning to Jaipur. (Bx2)

Jaipur - Bharatpur via Abhaneri. Our first stop is the village of Abhaneri to see Chand Baori, the largest and deepest step well in the world. Next, discover local life, traditions and visit the village school (if open) where we operate our ‘Change for Children’ programme. Arrival Bharatpur or our leisurely bicycle rickshaw ride through Keoladeo Ghana National Park. (B/D)

Bharatpur - Agra. Monring visit to Fatehpur Sikri the former imperial capital of the great Mughal emperor Akbar. In Agra, we visit the impressive Agra Fort before touring the beautiful Taj Mahal at sunset. (B)

Agra - Orchha. We journey by express train to Jhansi and onwards by road to Orchha. Here we’ll explore the temples and palaces built by Bundela rulers. (B)

Orchha - Khajuraho. Onwards to Khajuraho, renowned for its magnificent Hindu and Jain temples which were built from 950-1050 AD. The intricate stone carved temples are famous for their erotic sculptures, although why they were built remains a mystery. (B)

Khajuraho - Varanasi. Opt to join the morning jeep safari in Panna NP, see our Panna National Park bolt on for details. Afternoon flight to Varanasi, perhaps the holiest city in India. Sitting on the banks of the holy River Ganges, Varanasi has been a centre of learning for more than 2000 years and it's an important Hindu pilgrimage site. (B)

Morning sunrise boat ride on the holy Ganges river where we’ll view the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on the many riverbank ghats (riverside steps). Later, we embark on a tour of the city. At sunset consider re-visiting the ghats for the evening pilgrimage, which is different to the dawn ritual. (B)

Varanasi - Delhi - Kathmandu. We head to the airport for our flight to Delhi where we'll then board another flight to Kathmandu. Arriving in the evening we'll transfer straight to our hotel. (B)

We enjoy a day of exploration today, stops include Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Pagoda, colossal Bodhnath and Durbar Square - home to more than 50 stunning temples and shrines. (B)

Kathmandu - Chitwan NP. On day 13 we drive to Royal Chitwan National Park, known as one of the finest national parks in Asia, with a variety of species including rhino, sloth bear, leopard, langur and rhesus monkey, amazing bird life and the elusive, Bengal tiger. This afternoon we head out in search of wildlife on our first jungle activity. Day 14, includes morning and afternoon jungle activities. (Bx2/Lx2/Dx2)

Chitwan NP - Kathmandu. Morning final jungle activity before beginning the journey back to the capital, arriving late afternoon. Spend the last evening of your tour at leisure. (B)

Breakfast and included airport departure transfer. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Kathmandu - Nepal's capital including Durbar Square, Bodhnath stupa and the sacred temple of Pashupatinath
  • Old and New Delhi - Humayun's Tomb, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid and Gandhi's crematorium Raj Ghat. Take a Rickshaw ride through Delhi's backstreets.
  • Agra - Enjoy a guided tour of India's enduring symbol of love, the Taj Mahal and free time to admire its beauty at sunset, but not before touring the nearby Agra Fort
  • Fatehpur Sikri - an ancient abandoned Mughal city
  • Abhaneri Step Well - the world's deepest step well
  • Bharatpur - Rural India at its friendliest
  • Keoladeo Ghana National Park - UNESCO site and home to 300 migratory birds
  • The Pink City of Jaipur - the lofty Amber Fort, the very regal City Palace and the ancient observatory of Jantar Mantar
  • Orchha Temples - wonderful complex of brilliantly preserved 16th century temples
  • Khajuraho - the stunning, erotic Chandela temples
  • Varanasi - India's holiest city including Mother India site, local temples, mosques and the holy River Ganges
  • Royal Chitwan National Park - home to the elusive leopard and the one horned rhino

  • Touring of Delhi, Jaipur, Chand Baori Step Well, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Chitwan National Park and Kathmandu
  • Rickshaw ride in Delhi
  • Travel by jeep to the Amber Fort in Jaipur
  • Bicycle rickshaw ride in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
  • Sunrise boat cruise on the holy Ganges - Varanasi
  • Morning and afternoon jungle activities in Chitwan NP - jeep safaris, nature walks, canoeing and bird watching
  • Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
  • Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 16
  • Economy class flights - Khajuraho to Varanasi, Varanasi to Delhi and Delhi to Kathmandu
  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private vehicles

  • 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners are included on this tour

  • 15 nights - 3-4 star and heritage hotels
  • Vivanta by Taj Dwarka (Delhi)
  • Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini (Delhi)
  • Mandawa Haveli (Jaipur)
  • Udai Vilas Palace (Bharatpur)
  • Seven Hills Tower (Agra)
  • Hotel Ramada (Khajuraho)
  • Syna Heritage (Khajuraho)
  • Surya Hotel (Varanasi)
  • Hotel Shankar (Kathmandu)
  • Machan Country Villa (Chitwan National Park)

  • Excludes International flights and visas
  • Excludes Tip for your tour guides in India and Nepal. We recommend you allow $3 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guides is an entirely personal gesture
  • Excludes Entrance Fees: USD$120-140, paid in local currency
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