Delhi to Kathmandu

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This classic and deliberately relaxed overland journey between the Indian capital of Delhi and the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, stopping off at many of the outstanding highlights of northern India en route, is one of the finest jorneys in Asia. Starting out with a Delhi sightseeing tour, this 2-week discovery holiday then takes us south into the princely st...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Watch the sun rise over the peerless Taj Mahal at Agra
    • Stroll the streets of India`s `Pink City` of Jaipur
    • Take an early morning boat ride on the Ganges at Varanasi
    • Safari on elephant-back at Chitwan, Nepal

What's this trip about?

    This classic and deliberately relaxed overland journey between the Indian capital of Delhi and the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, stopping off at many of the outstanding highlights of northern India en route, is one of the finest jorneys in Asia. Starting out with a Delhi sightseeing tour, this 2-week discovery holiday then takes us south into the princely state of Rajasthan where we have a day of guided sightseeing in each of the famous cities of Jaipur and Agra. We can visit the impressive Amber Fort on elephant-back and watch the sun rise on the magnificent Taj Mahal.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • English-speaking local guide
    • Airport transfers
    • All land transport required by the itinerary
    • All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
    • All meals
    • Boat ride on the Ganges
    • Elephant ride at Amber Fort
    • Chitwan entry fee and all Chitwan activities

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel with swimming pool

Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided. KE Land Only package services begin with lunch. In the afternoon, a city sightseeing tour by minibus is provided. Alternatively, you may choose to take it easy at the hotel.

Day 2: Drive through rural India to the impressive Amber Fort. Explore the fort and overnight in

Jaipur.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey southwards to the 'pink city' of Jaipur. Taking our time for what is a fascinating drive, we will pass through a number of towns and villages and b...

Day 3: Visit the Palace of the Winds, the Janta Manta Observatory and the City Palace. Overnight in Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

We have a full day in Jaipur to visit several of the must-see places of the Pink City. We will certainly want to visit the Hawa Mahal (literally ‘palace of the winds’), an ornate facade of intricate...

Day 4: Drive via Fatehpur Sikri to Agra. Visit the Agra Red Fort and overnight in the city

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Today we drive to Agra. En route we will stop at Fatehpur Sikri, one of the finest examples of a Mughal walled city. It was built between 1570 and 1586, during the reign of Emperor Akbar as an act o...

Day 5: Visit the Taj Mahal at dawn. Afternoon free for sightseeing or shopping. Overnight train to

Varanasi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

This morning we visit the Taj Mahal one of the man made 'seven wonders' of the world. An early start is rewarded by fabulous morning light on the marble walls. The Taj Mahal was constructed by Emper...

Day 6: Arrive Varanasi. Free day for sightseeing. Evening aarti ceremony and overnight in Varanasi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

We arrive in Varanasi (also known as Benares) in the morning and transfer to our hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing in this holiest of Indian cities. In the e...

Day 7: Early morning boat ride on the Ganges and afternoon visit to Sarnath. A second night in Varanasi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Leaving the hotel in the dark we make our way to back to the ghats where we take boat out on the river for one of India's most magical experiences, watching the sunrise from the Ganges. We return to th...

Day 8: Drive north to the World Heritage site of Lumbini, Lord Buddha’s birthplace, in Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Today we drive north across the plains towards the border with Nepal. After approximately 8 hours we arrive at the border town of Sunauli where we have to disembark and walk the final 500 metres thr...

Day 9: Explore Lumbini in the morning. Then, drive to Chitwan for a first wildlife safari.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge

This morning we look round the famous sights of Lumbini including the Bodhi tree where the Buddha meditated and gained enlightenment and the Asokan pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC, which con...

Day 10: Guided wildlife activities, on foot, by boat and on elephant back. Overnight at Chitwan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge

We have a full day to explore the Royal Chitwan National Park, designated as UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated in a river valley basin along the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers...

Day 11: A final early morning jungle activity. Then, after breakfast at the lodge, drive to Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

After another early start to see the dawn activity followed by breakfast at the lodge, we set off on the road to Kathmandu, driving through the most spectacular scenery of the Himalayan foothills. The ...

Day 12: In Kathmandu with a guided tour of some of the city sights. Afternoon free and overnight in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Those who wish have the option this morning to take a spectacular mountain flight passing the giants of the Himalaya. Later in the morning we have a guided tour of some of the city's most important ...

Day 13: Departure day. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided.

Meals: Breakfast

KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided. There are lots of extensions that can easily be added to your holiday in Nepal. Why not pre-book a simple day-tour in the Kathmandu Valley, or a mul...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,260
Price per day$174
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Visas
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips to local staff
    • Entry fees to monuments and temples
    • Activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary as optional
    • Miscellaneous personal expenses

Accommodation

During the tour we spend the following number of nights in hotels of 2 - 3 star standard in twin or double rooms with private bathroom: 1 night Delhi, 2 nights Jaipur, 1 night Agra, 2 nights Varanasi, 1 night Lumbini, and 2 nights Kathmandu. We also have 2 nights in a comfortable jungle lodge in Chitwan and 1 night in an A/C sleeper berth on the overnight train to Varanasi. Except the sleeper, all accommodation is on a twin share basis. If you are travelling by yourself we will pair you with another individual traveller of the same sex for room sharing. Single rooms are avaiable for a supplement.

Cancellation policy

If you, or any member of your party, decide to cancel your travel arrangements at any time, written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent on your behalf must be received at our offices.  Cancellation charges as shown below will be applicable.

Period before departure within which notice of cancellation received by us and Amount of cancellation charge

More than 56 days: Deposit plus any air ticket cancellation charges

56 - 30 days: 50% of total trip cost plus any air ticket cancellation charges

Less than 30 days: 100% of total trip cost including air ticket cancellation

If you wish to transfer to another holiday you will be asked to pay an administration charge of £100, plus any further costs we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that costs incurred in transferring a booking could increase the closer to the departure date they are made and you should therefore contact us as soon as possible. You cannot transfer your holiday later than 10 weeks prior to departure.

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Meals Included

12 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches and 12 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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