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inDia & nepal
15 Days
Delhi to Kathmandu
neW!
This very special adventure explores the diversity of India and Nepal. India is a romantic and exotic land of contrasts, from the colours of Rajasthan to the magnificent Taj Mahal and from the erotic temples of Khajuraho to the spiritual serenity of Varanasi. Nepal is a natural wonderland of jungles, rivers and the mighty Himalayan range. This is a truly inspring overland journey.
n delhi n jaipur n agra & taj Mahal n Khajuraho & erotiC teMpleS n varanaSi n luMbini - birthplaCe of lord buddha n royal ChitWan national parK n KathMandu
Day 1/Delhi Our trip starts today in Delhi. No activities are planned, so you can arrive at any time. Days 2-3/Jaipur Our first stop is Jaipur, the vibrant capital of the state of Rajasthan. We visit the stunning medieval Amber Fort and there is also time to explore the Old City, the beautiful Palace of the Winds and the Johari Jewellery Bazaar. Days -5/Agra - Taj Mahal We drive to Agra, home of the magnificent Taj Mahal perhaps the worlds greatest monument to love. It was built in the 17th century by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his second wife. We have plenty of time to visit this awe-inspiring mausoleum and also have the option of visiting Agra Fort. Days -7/Orchha - Khajuraho We travel to Orchha and we spend a few hours exploring the temples and palaces of this beautiful oasis before heading to Khajuraho. The temples at Khajuraho are brilliant examples of medieval Indian architecture, famous for their Kamasutra-style collection of erotic stone carvings. We spend the day exploring these exotic temples and chilling out in this very pleasant and laid-back town. Days 8-9/Varanasi In the morning we drive to Satna and board our train to Varanasi, arriving in the late afternoon. Sprawled along the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is the oldest and holiest city in India and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year. On an early morning boat ride we watch life along the river as people pray, wash and cremate their dead. It is a confronting, moving and intimate insight into life and death in this amazing city. Day 10/Sonauli - Nepal We depart Varanasi early for the drive to the Nepalese border. Travelling in a private bus makes our journey more comfortable. We head north across the plains of northern India and reach the border in the early afternoon. After the necessary formalities we travel the short distance to our hotel at Sonauli. Days 11-12/Royal Chitwan National Park A side trip to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is followed by the drive east across the lowlands of Nepal to Royal Chitwan National Park. Our lodge in the village of Sahaura is located on the banks of the Rapti River. The following day we explore the jungle on elephant back and the river by dugout canoes in search of exotic wildlife, including rhino and the elusive tiger. Days 13-1/Kathmandu We enjoy a final early morning adventure in Chitwan before taking the bus to Kathmandu, nestled at the foot of the mighty Himalaya. The following day we visit the giant Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath, as well as the citys most sacred Hindu site, Pashupatinath, on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. There is also plenty of time to chill out in the popular cafes and restaurants close to our hotel in Thamel. Day 15/Kathmandu Our trip ends this morning.We recommend you spend additional nights in Kathmandu for further sightseeing or perhaps book a Himalayan trekking adventure.
trip info
Prices: See page 2.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Moderate. Transport: auto-rickshaw, boat, bus, local bus, on foot, sleeper train, taxi, train. Accommodation: 2 nights jungle lodge, 12 nights hotels/ guesthouses. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$200 from each person on Day 1 and US$100 on Day 10. Tour Code: GIDK. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gidk
Starts Sun 2007 07-Oct 21-Oct 04-Nov 18-Nov 16-Dec 23-Dec Finishes Sun 21-Oct 04-Nov 18-Nov 02-Dec 30-Dec 06-Jan 2008 06-Jan 20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 16-Mar 30-Mar 05-Oct 20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 16-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 19-Oct 19-Oct 02-Nov 16-Nov 14-Dec 21-Dec 2009 04-Jan 18-Jan 01-Feb 02-Nov 16-Nov 30-Nov 28-Dec 04-Jan 18-Jan 01-Feb 15-Feb 15-Feb 01-Mar 15-Mar 29-Mar 01-Mar 15-Mar 29-Mar 12-Apr
Delhi to Kathmandu
NEPAL
Delhi Agra Khajuraho Satna Lumbini Royal Chitwan National Park Kathmandu
Jaipur
INDIA
Varanasi
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