Delhi to Kathmandu 15 Days
- Tick off one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Taj Mahal – during your stay in Agra. An impressive example of Mughal architecture, its carved-marble design is as stunning up close as it is far away.
- Enjoy a selection of central Indian staples during an at-home cooking demonstration in Orchha for a tasty and enriching look into authentic Indian family life.
- Observe the spiritual moments of pilgrims praying and bathing along the ghats of the sacred Ganges River during an unforgettable sunrise cruise in Varanasi – one of India's holiest cities.
- Wake to the calls of the jungle on an overnight lodge stay in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhino, deer, monkeys and a wide array of birdlife.
- Spend a memorable night at Amaltari Madhyavarti Homestay, which provides sustainable incomes and encourages local communities to conserve the wilderness and wildlife around them.
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Delhi to Kathmandu
What's included in Delhi to Kathmandu 15 Days
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Delhi
Delhi
Namaste! Welcome to India. Your adventure begins in Delhi – India’s busy capital city, known for its street food, bazaars, museums and galleries. Meet your local leader and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting at 1 pm today. After, follow your leader as they show you through the streets of Old Delhi before you hop in a rickshaw for a different view. During your excursion, you’ll visit the Jama Masjid – Delhi's oldest mosque and one of its most impressive buildings – and the Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) to learn about the Sikh religion. This evening is yours to take in the energy of Delhi and get ready for the adventure ahead, perhaps over a tasty Indian meal with your group members.
Accommodation
Day 2 | Agra
Agra
This morning, depart Delhi via train to Agra – home to India’s most iconic building, the Taj Mahal. This 17th-century palace was built in the style of Mughal architecture and surrounded by trimmed English gardens. You’ll get your chance to see it up close on a rickshaw tour across Agra, whizzing past the city’s many important sites and busy chowks (marketplaces). Later this afternoon, visit Akbar's Mausoleum – a red sandstone and marble tomb built to honour one of the great Mughal emperors, Akbar. Inlaid with intricate patterns, both inside and out, the tomb is another of Agra’s impressively striking monuments.
Accommodation
From capital to capital, this 15-day adventure through India will take you from the energetic hub of Delhi to the spiritual centre of Kathmandu. Start your journey with the big-ticket sites of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Old Delhi, then slow down as you move through rural India for a starry night on the bank of the River Ganges. Visit the birthplace of Buddha, enjoy the hospitality of a Thar community homestay, look for the rare Indian rhino at Chitwan National Park and learn recipes from a family in Orchhra – this trip is a true look at life in northern South Asia.
Inclusions
- Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
- Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
- Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Agra - Taj Mahal
- Agra - Akbar's Mausoleum
- Orchha - Leader-led walking tour
- Orchha - Ram Raja Temple ceremony
- Agra - Agra Fort
- Orchha - Orchha Palace
- Orchha - Taragram visit
- Orchha - Cooking demonstration
- River Ganges - Boat trip & camping
- Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony
- Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
- Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
- Lumbini - Heritage Park
- Chitwan - Village Bike Tour
- Chitwan National Park - Park Entry
- Chitwan - Canoe trip
- Chitwan - Canoe safari, Bird Watching walk or Jeep safari
- Chitwan NP - Tharu cultural performance
- Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple
- Kathmandu - Bodhnath Stupa
- Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple
Meet
Meeting Points
- Hotel Magic Tree (Former JP Residency), 15A, 28, Saraswati Marg, Block 15A, WEA, Karol Bagh, India
End Points
- Hotel Moonlight, #16, Paknajol, Thamel, Bagmati, Kathmandu, Nepal
