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Home to the Taj Majal, Delhi's Jama Masjid Mosque, and the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, this area is known as the Golden Triangle for a reason. But adventurous travellers know it's also bursting with small-town colours and regional culture. This compact 8-day tour offers plenty of time at the best monuments plus local markets, villages and a stay in a heritage hotel for a taste of traditional life. Everyone should see Rajasthan once in their life—this adventure makes it easy for all.
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Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities, so check into to the hotel (check-in time is 12 noon) and enjoy the city.
There are no planned activities, so check into to the hotel (check-in time is 12 noon) and enjoy the city.
Day 2Walk through the backstreets of Delhi…
DelhiWalk through the backstreets of Delhi with a young adult taking part in the G Adventures-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project. Later, explore Old Delhi with our CEO before an afternoon drive to Agra.
Day 3Spend the day visiting the highlights…Taj Mahal
Taj MahalSpend the day visiting the highlights of the walled city of Agra including the famed Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort.
Day 4Drive to JaipurEn route to Jaipur, stop for an hour at the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri and the village of Abhaneri, which has one of India's deepest and largest stepwells (tank gardens). Arrive in Jaipur in the evening.
En route to Jaipur, stop for an hour at the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri and the village of Abhaneri, which has one of India's deepest and largest stepwells (tank gardens). Arrive in Jaipur in the evening.
Day 5Explore the 'Pink City' of JaipurConsider treating yourself to a night at the cinema. Going to see a Bollywood film in India is much, much more than what we are accustomed to in the west. The atmosphere, energy, and pure fun (not to mention volume!) has to be experienced to be believed.
Consider treating yourself to a night at the cinema. Going to see a Bollywood film in India is much, much more than what we are accustomed to in the west. The atmosphere, energy, and pure fun (not to mention volume!) has to be experienced to be believed.
Day 6Drive to the rural village of Sawarda where…The village is about 60 Kms from Jaipur and has a very interesting tone to it. It has beautiful temples dedicated to different religions and also has a unique sikh temple here. The residents of the village are still involved in age old commercial activities. You can see Bulls being used for taking out oil, potters on potter wheel, old gold and silver smiths, cobblers, very traditional huts, visit old temples, and small stepwells
The village is about 60 Kms from Jaipur and has a very interesting tone to it. It has beautiful temples dedicated to different religions and also has a unique sikh temple here. The residents of the village are still involved in age old commercial activities. You can see Bulls being used for taking out oil, potters on potter wheel, old gold and silver smiths, cobblers, very traditional huts, visit old temples, and small stepwells
Day 7Drive back to bustling Delhi
DelhiDrive back to bustling Delhi.
Day 8Transfer to the airport and catch a flight to KathmanduArrive at the joining point hotel at any time on Day 1 as no group activities are planned except for a group meeting in the early evening, followed by dinner. Enjoy a 6 course dinner at Krishnarpan Restaurant – it serves fine Nepali cuisine (organic, too) and is a slow dining experience reminiscent of the meals relished by the Kings of yesteryear. Kathmandu is fascinating at every turn and a great place to just wander, seeing where chance, fate. or the city may lead you.
KathmanduArrive at the joining point hotel at any time on Day 1 as no group activities are planned except for a group meeting in the early evening, followed by dinner. Enjoy a 6 course dinner at Krishnarpan Restaurant – it serves fine Nepali cuisine (organic, too) and is a slow dining experience reminiscent of the meals relished by the Kings of yesteryear. Kathmandu is fascinating at every turn and a great place to just wander, seeing where chance, fate. or the city may lead you.
Day 9Spend the day exploring Kathmandu and the surrounding areaVisit the Sisterhood of Survivors Project, a grassroots organization that trains survivors of human trafficking to become certified paralegals. Meet some beneficiaries of the program and learn about traditional Nepali food. Learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings) from some of the women before enjoying an authentic local lunch.
KathmanduVisit the Sisterhood of Survivors Project, a grassroots organization that trains survivors of human trafficking to become certified paralegals. Meet some beneficiaries of the program and learn about traditional Nepali food. Learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings) from some of the women before enjoying an authentic local lunch.
Day 10Opt to take a morning Everest experience flightExperience the serenity of a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The monastery guest house offers comfortable accommodations in a peaceful setting with balconies and private western-style bathrooms. Opt to participate in the life of the monks: eat alongside them and participate in their practice. There are approximately 200 monks in residence following the Nyingmapa tradition. This is a new monastery (2006), and income from the guest house directly supports it.
Experience the serenity of a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The monastery guest house offers comfortable accommodations in a peaceful setting with balconies and private western-style bathrooms. Opt to participate in the life of the monks: eat alongside them and participate in their practice. There are approximately 200 monks in residence following the Nyingmapa tradition. This is a new monastery (2006), and income from the guest house directly supports it.
Day 11Drive to Kurintar and our nature lodge…Arrive at our lodge, which sits on a ridge amidst the hills and overlooks sandy beaches and a river. Forests cascade down the hillsides, enclosing tiny settlements of tribal people.
Arrive at our lodge, which sits on a ridge amidst the hills and overlooks sandy beaches and a river. Forests cascade down the hillsides, enclosing tiny settlements of tribal people.
Day 12Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site…Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) is the oldest national park in Nepal and offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Asia. Established in 1973, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Within its area of 932km² (579 mi²), RCNP is home to at least 43 species of mammals, 450 species of birds, and 45 species of amphibians and reptiles, including sambars, chitals, rhesus monkeys, and langurs.
Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) is the oldest national park in Nepal and offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Asia. Established in 1973, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Within its area of 932km² (579 mi²), RCNP is home to at least 43 species of mammals, 450 species of birds, and 45 species of amphibians and reptiles, including sambars, chitals, rhesus monkeys, and langurs.
Day 13Explore Chitwan National Park and the villages surrounding it
Explore Chitwan National Park and the villages surrounding it. Enjoy a village walking tour, boating, nature walks, and a jeep safari in the park in search of Bengal tigers, rhinos, leopards, wild elephants, black bears, monkeys, and crocodiles.
Day 14Drive across the mountains to beautiful Pokhara…Nestled in a tranquil valley at an altitude of 827m (2,713 ft), beautiful Pokhara lies on a once vibrant trade route between India and Tibet. To this day, mule trains can be seen bringing goods to trade from remote regions of the Himalayas. This enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. It is popular place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Nestled in a tranquil valley at an altitude of 827m (2,713 ft), beautiful Pokhara lies on a once vibrant trade route between India and Tibet. To this day, mule trains can be seen bringing goods to trade from remote regions of the Himalayas. This enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. It is popular place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Day 15Enjoy the early morning sunrise and mountain views…
Enjoy the early morning sunrise and mountain views from Sarangkot. Later, go boating in Phewa Lake and hike to the World Peace Pagoda. Opt to go paragliding or just explore on your own.
Day 16Catch a flight back to the capital, KathmanduEnjoy free time in the afternoon for explorating and shopping. Visit the burning ghats at Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath, or the monkey temple. Kathmandu is fascinating at every turn, and some travelers prefer to just wander, seeing where chance, fate, or the city may lead them.
KathmanduEnjoy free time in the afternoon for explorating and shopping. Visit the burning ghats at Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath, or the monkey temple. Kathmandu is fascinating at every turn, and some travelers prefer to just wander, seeing where chance, fate, or the city may lead them.
Day 17Departure dayDepartureFeel free to depart at any time today, but remember that check out time from the hotel is 12:00 midday.
Feel free to depart at any time today, but remember that check out time from the hotel is 12:00 midday.
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