Delhi to Kathmandu Adventure
15 days Delhi to Kathmandu
Trip Code: AHDK
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Varanasi, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, Kathmandu
Step right into the history books, where maharajas reigned and gods were born. Visit colourful Rajasthan, the holy city of Varanasi and enjoy the natural wonder of Nepal, 'roof of the world'. This is an incredible journey of unsurpassed natural beauty and spirituality.
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi at any time.
Day 2-3 Jaipur
Travel to the Pink City of Jaipur. Visit the Palace of the Winds. Follow in the footsteps of the royal harem, ride an elephant to the Amber Fort Palace clinging atop a rocky hill or groove along to the singing and dancing of a Bollywood film at the art deco Raj Mandir cinema.
Day 4 Agra
Visit the Taj Mahal, either in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light. Ride the ubiquitous cycle rickshaw to visit the Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.
Day 5-6 Orchha
Travel to picturesque Orchha and spend time enjoying the peaceful rural charm of this riverside town.
Day 7-8 Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi, the quintessential Indian holy city. Walk the narrow twisting alleys, poke around some of the literally thousands of temples and shrines, and experience the dawn rituals of bathing along the ghats.
Day 9 Bhairawa/Lumbini, India/Nepal Border
Continue on to the great Buddhist pilgrimage centre and birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini.
Day 10-11 Chitwan National Park
Seize the opportunity to ride an elephant through the national park on safari in search of the Royal Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino.
Day 12-13 Pokhara
Nestled in a tranquil valley at an altitude of 827m, Pokhara is a place of natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake, and the magnificence of the fish-tailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6977m) rising behind it, create an ambiance of peace and tranquility.
Day 14 Kathmandu
Travel through the wild, rugged Himalayan landscape to Nepal’s magical capital and largest city, Kathmandu.
Day 15 Depart Kathmandu
Morning visit to Swayambhunath, the monkey temple.
