Take an 18-day Premium adventure with Intrepid through India's Golden Triangle, Varanasi and Nepal.
- Start
- Delhi, India
- End
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Meals
- 17 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 11 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)
- Days
- 19
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeEvery trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Premium
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
Discover the beauty of both India and Nepal, from Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal to the mighty Himalayas.
Taste the best of Indian cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a street food tour in Agra, a homecooked meal hosted by a local family in Jaipur and a cooking class in Lucknow.
Enjoy two Feature Stays – an elegant heritage hotel in Jaipur, built in 1928, and a stylish resort perfectly placed on the banks of the Rapti River.
Uncover different sides of local culture during Exclusive Experiences, including a cruise down the Ganges with local musicians, and a cooking demonstration at a Tibetan community in Nepal.
Spot crocodiles, elephants and Bengal tigers at the subtropical Chitwan National Park.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
17 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 11 dinners
Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Plane, Private vehicle, Jeep, Canoe
Hotel (13 nights), Jaipur Feature Stay (2 nights), Chitwan Feature Stay (2 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
Is this trip right for you?
- In the summer months, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh can get very hot. Be sure to drink lots of water, pack light cotton clothing and use adequate skin protection.
- It can get foggy between December and February, which can put a spin on the already spectacular scenery. However, it may cause traffic congestion and delays.
- Exploring Chitwan National Park’s beautiful trails on foot requires a reasonable level fitness.
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance for domestic flights is 20kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on. The international flight between India and Nepal has a luggage allowance of 20kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotels in Delhi and Kathmandu.
4. Travel is always an adventure and, as destinations reopen, there are a few challenges as everyone gets back up to speed and adjusts to the new normal. Our leaders are experts when it comes to dealing with anything unexpected along the journey, so pack your understanding and flexibility, sit back and relax while they take care of the rest.
5. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
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