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Take an 18-day Premium adventure with Intrepid through India’s Golden Triangle, Varanasi and Nepal.

Experience India’s Golden Triangle and Nepal’s magnificent mountain peaks on this 18-day Premium adventure from Delhi to Kathmandu. Discover the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, witness the Mughal splendours of Delhi and Agra, safari through Ranthambhore National Park in search of tigers, and soak up the ambience of holy Varanasi. Continue to Kathmandu, where a scenic Everest flight provides an unforgettable introduction to Nepal. Visit a Tibetan community and search for big game in Chitwan National Park. Awash with highlights, from lavish palaces and vibrant bazaars to small villages nestled in the foothills of snow-capped peaks, this is an eclectic adventure not to be missed.

Why you’ll love this trip

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION

Our best accommodation and highest level of service.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Unusual, exceptional and authentic on-trip experiences.

PREMIUM KNOWLEDGE

Led by our most experienced and highest rated local leaders.

  • Discover the beauty of both countries, from Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal to the mighty Mount Everest, witnessed during a breathtaking scenic flight.
  • Taste the best of Indian and Nepali cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a street food tour in Agra, a meal in the home of a Brahmin family in Jaipur and a cooking class with the Seven Women, a social enterprise helping disadvantaged women in Nepal
  • Embark on safaris through Ranthambore National Park and Chitwan National Park in search of antelope, rhinos, sloth bears, leopards and the elusive tigers that call these parks home.
  • Enjoy two fantastic Feature Stays – an elegant heritage hotel in Jaipur, built in 1928, and a stylish resort perfectly placed on the border of Chitwan National Park.
  • Uncover different sides of local culture during Exclusive Experiences, including a visit to a royal haveli in Jaipur, a cruise down the Ganges with local musicians, and a cooking demonstration at a Tibetan community in Nepal.

Itinerary

Map of Premium India & Nepal including India and Nepal

Day 1: Delhi

Day 2: Agra

Day 3: Ranthambhore National Park

Day 4: Ranthambhore National Park

Day 5: Jaipur

Day 6: Jaipur

Day 7: Varanasi

Day 8: Varanasi

Day 9: Delhi

Day 10: Kathmadu

Day 11: Kathmandu

Day 12: Nagarkot

Day 13: Pokhara

Day 14: Pokhara

Day 15: Chitwan National Park

Day 16: Chitwan National Park

Day 17: Kathmandu

Day 18: Kathmandu

 

Inclusions 

Meals

17 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Plane, Private vehicle, Jeep, Canoe

Accommodation

Hotel (13 nights), Jaipur Feature Stay (2 nights), Chitwan Feature Stay (2 nights)

Included activities

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Delhi – Welcome dinner
  • Agra – Taj Mahal
  • Agra – Expert-led street food tour (as dinner)
  • Agra – Agra Fort
  • Ranthambhore National Park – Morning Wildlife Safari
  • Ranthambhore National Park – Evening wildlife safari
  • Jaipur – Home-cooked dinner
  • Jaipur – Leader-led orientation walk
  • Jaipur – Amber Fort
  • Jaipur – City Palace
  • Jaipur – Private Royal Haveli visit with owner
  • Jaipur – Rooftop drinks overlooking old walled city (one drink included)
  • Varanasi – Sarnath
  • Varanasi – Sunrise Ganges boat trip
  • Varanasi – Sunset candle flower ceremony
  • Varanasi – Leader-led Old City walking tour
  • Varanasi – Sunset Ganges boat trip (musicians on board)
  • Delhi – Jama Masjid
  • Delhi – Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
  • Delhi – Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
  • Delhi – Final dinner
  • Kathmandu – Welcome dinner
  • Kathmandu – Everest Scenic Flight
  • Kathmandu – Pashupatinath Temple
  • Kathmandu – Durbar Square
  • Kathmandu – Bodhnath Stupa
  • Bhaktapur – Leader-led walking tour
  • Bhaktapur – Changu Narayan Temple
  • Nagarkot – Sunset cocktail at Club Himalaya (one drink included)
  • Kathmandu – Cooking class at Seven Women
  • Pokhara – Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
  • Pokhara – Peace Pagoda
  • Pokhara – Kalikasthan half day hike
  • Pokhara – Tibetan community visit with momo lunch
  • Chitwan NP – Village tour
  • Chitwan – Sunset champagne by Rapti River
  • Chitwan – Private bush dinner (on hotel grounds)
  • Chitwan – Canoe Safari

Premium Inclusions

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

 

 

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