Kathmandu to Delhi Adventure
15 days Kathmandu to Delhi
Trip Code: ANKD
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, Varanasi, Orchha, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi.
This is an incredible journey of unsurpassed natural beauty and spirituality. Explore the natural wonder of Nepal, 'roof of the world'. Visit the holy city of Varanasi, where Indian life in all its colour is to be seen along the banks of the Ganges. Take in colourful Rajasthan whilst you walk in the land of Mughals and Maharajas.
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu at anytime.
Day 2 - 3 Pokhara
Today travel through the wild, rugged Himalayan landscape to the picturesque city of 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 4 - 5 Chitwan National Park
Travel through the mountains to the plains. The park is wildlife viewing at its best. Seize the opportunity to ride an elephant through the national park on safari before you join a guided hike through the Park in search of the Royal Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino. There will also be time for canoeing, bird watching or to visit an elephant breeding centre.
Day 6 Lumbini
Leave Chitwan to travel to Lumbini the great Buddhist pilgrimage centre and birthplace of the Buddha.
Day 7 - 9 India/Nepal Border & Varanasi
In the morning we will pass through immigration and customs and continue on to the legendary 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 energy of the dawn rituals of bathing along the ghats.
Day 10 Orchha
Travel to picturesque Orchha and spend time enjoying the peaceful rural charm of this riverside town. Explore the many temples and palaces spread along the river or hire a bicycle and ride out into the surrounding countryside.
Day 11 Agra
Visit the Taj Mahal, this icon of Mughal architecture either in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light. We will ride on one of the ubiquitous cycle rickshaws to visit the Agra Fort.
Day 12 - 13 Jaipur
Travel to the Pink City of Jaipur. Visit India's second most viewed site, the Hawa Mahal, or 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 14 - 15 Delhi
New Delhi, the capital of India is one of the most historic capitals in the world, it offers a multitude of interesting places and attractions to the visitor, so much so that it becomes difficult to decide from where to begin exploring the city.
