DELHI TO KATHMANDU
17 days from GBP1,889 to GBP2,349 including flights
Tripcode: AIN
Sacred cities and temples, national parks and magnificent mountains; a classic journey from the plains of northern India to the mountain Kingdom of Nepal
Delhi has had many rulers and a turbulent history, whereas the fabled city of Kathmandu was virtually cut off from the rest of the world until the last half century, and has been described as having more temples than houses and more gods than people. To travel between these two diverse cities is one of the most beautiful and fascinating journeys in Asia. For culture vultures the Taj Mahal, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, the holy city of Varanasi or the Buddhist Stupas of Kathmandu may be the highlight whilst for those more interested in nature's treasures, spotting rhino on an early morning elephant ride through Chitwan National Park or the first view of the mighty Himalaya will never be forgotten.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Delhi, afternoon free. |
| Day 3 | Visit Red Fort and New Delhi; afternoon drive to Jaipur. |
| Day 4 | Full day sightseeing including City Palace and Amber Fort; evening free. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. |
| Day 6 | Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal and visit Red Fort. Overnight train to Varanasi. |
| Day 7 | Arrive Varanasi; afternoon free or optional visit to Sarnath ruins, the site of Buddha's first sermon. |
| Day 8 | Dawn boat ride on Ganges visiting bathing ghats; cruise on Ganges up to Chunar; evening return to Varanasi. |
| Day 9 | Cross border to Nepal; to world heritage site of Lumbini. |
| Day 10 - 11 |
To Chitwan for elephant safaris, jungle walks and river trips. |
| Day 12 | To Pokhara with views of the Annapurnas. |
| Day 13 | Sunrise over mountains. Free to explore or daywalk to Sarankot. |
| Day 14 | To Kathmandu, following Marsyangdi and Trisuli river valleys. |
| Day 15 | Visit Pashupatinath and Bodnath; free afternoon to explore. |
| Day 16 | Free morning or optional Everest flight; depart Kathmandu. |
| Day 17 | Arrive London. |
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Fisherman on banks of river Ganges at sunset in Varanasi, India
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