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Delhi to Kathmandu
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Start
Delhi, India
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Finish
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Trip Code
HHSK
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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Transport
Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle/Jeep, Auto rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw, Shuttle bus, Train, Canoe, Bike
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Lodge/Guesthouse (3 nights), Heritage Property (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
From £1,398(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spend a memorable night at Amaltari Madhyavarti Homestay, which provides sustainable incomes and encourages local communities to conserve the wilderness and wildlife around them.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves travel on public transport, covering long distances and consequently some long days of travel. Long-distance and overnight trains can often be delayed and occasionally cancelled due to heavy fog between December and February. Some patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment here. Sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by – a book or podcast doesn’t go astray.
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We do our best to estimate travel times, but these can often change. That's just how it is in these parts and as a result, there's not as much free or independent time as on some other trips.
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Nepal and north India can get surprisingly cold in winter, please be prepared and pack accordingly. Speaking of the weather, it also has the potential to be very hot, depending on the season. Please make sure you check seasonal weather guides and pick a travel time that suits your comfort level.
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We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Tuuur style of travel. Service and accommodation in India may be different from Western standards.
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This trip involves travel on public transport, covering long distances and consequently some long days of travel. Long-distance and overnight trains can often be delayed and occasionally cancelled due to heavy fog between December and February. Some patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment here. Sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by – a book or podcast doesn’t go astray.
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We do our best to estimate travel times, but these can often change. That's just how it is in these parts and as a result, there's not as much free or independent time as on some other trips.
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Nepal and north India can get surprisingly cold in winter, please be prepared and pack accordingly. Speaking of the weather, it also has the potential to be very hot, depending on the season. Please make sure you check seasonal weather guides and pick a travel time that suits your comfort level.
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We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Tuuur style of travel. Service and accommodation in India may be different from Western standards.
Itinerary
Catch a glimpse into the spirit of everyday life in India and Nepal
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Delhi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Agra
- DAY 3Day 3 • Agra – Orchha
- DAY 4Day 4 • Orchha
- DAY 5Day 5 • Orchha - Overnight train
- DAY 6Day 6 • River Ganges
- DAY 7Day 7 • Varanasi
- DAY 8Day 8 • Varanasi
- DAY 9Day 9 • India/Nepal border crossing – Lumbini
- DAY 10Day 10 • Amaltari Community
- DAY 11Day 11 • Chitwan National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Chitwan National Park
- DAY 13Day 13 • Kathmandu
- DAY 14Day 14 • Kathmandu
- DAY 15Day 15 • Kathmandu
Inclusions
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4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle/Jeep, Auto rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw, Shuttle bus, Train, Canoe, Bike
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Hotel (7 nights), Lodge/Guesthouse (3 nights), Heritage Property (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleDelhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
circleDelhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
circleDelhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
circleAgra - Taj Mahal
circleAgra - Akbar's Mausoleum
circleOrchha - Leader-led walking tour
circleOrchha - Ram Raja Temple ceremony
circleAgra - Agra Fort
circleOrchha - Orchha Palace
circleOrchha - Taragram visit
circleOrchha - Cooking demonstration
circleRiver Ganges - Boat trip & camping
circleVaranasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony
circleVaranasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
circleVaranasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
circleLumbini - Heritage Park
circleChitwan - Village Bike Tour
circleChitwan National Park - Park Entry
circleChitwan - Canoe trip
circleChitwan - Canoe safari, Bird Watching walk or Jeep safari
circleChitwan NP - Tharu cultural performance
circleKathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple
circleKathmandu - Bodhnath Stupa
circleKathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple
museum Optional activities
circleDelhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
circleDelhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
circleDelhi - Red Fort - INR600
circleVaranasi - Ram Nagar Fort - INR250
circleVaranasi - Sarnath - INR315
circleKathmandu - Durbar Square - NPR1000
circleKathmandu - Everest Scenic Flight (Including transfers) - USD240
circleKathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD49
circleKathmandu - Panorama Hike Urban Adventure - USD74
circleKathmandu - Kathmandu Living Urban Adventure - USD66
circleKathmandu - Explore Patan & Bhaktapur Urban Adventure - USD104
circleKathmandu - Home Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD57
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 1 pm on Day 1 in Delhi.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 5 (Sleeper Train), Day 6 (Camping) and Day 10 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
Reviews (205)
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Natascha
Aug 14, 2025
This trip is the perfect way to get a very good idea of both India and Nepal. It makes you want to come back again and discover more of these stunning countries.
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Ami
Aug 13, 2025
Intrepid Travel’s Delhi to Kathmandu trip was truly spectacular. As a first time visitor to both countries, the trip provided the full cultural experience I was hoping for. As a solo female traveller I felt in really great hands with our Intrepid guide Maddy, and his strong knowledge absolutley inriched the visit. My group was wonderful and the travel style was comfortable. The activities were a great mix and we’ll planned. Logistics weee seamless. Meeting all of the local intrepid guides and learning about their lives was also a highlight to me. A Trip of a lifetime - Thank you Maddy & Intrepid!
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Elin
Aug 12, 2025
If you’re interested in religion (particularly Hinduism), this is for you. If you like history, there’s hardly any on this trip- just a lot (around 10) temple visits and religious mythology.
The safari in Chitwan was amazing, but note that if you go in monsoon season you can’t do the Ganges sail and spend a lot of time in varanasi (which doesn’t have much to do there).
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Scott
Jul 31, 2025
Great Trip!
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Michael
May 28, 2025
A great adventure with excellent guide creating life long memories.
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Lisa
May 25, 2025
Amazing trip and awesome guide. Always felt safe and well informed. Highly recommended.
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Michelle
May 10, 2025
Incredible trip from Dalhi to Kathmandu! April was hot, but our leader Surya kept us well hydrated and looked after us. Great variety of food options too. A real highlight for many—definitely worth doing. Highly recommend!
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Sarah
May 09, 2025
Absolutely fantastic. We had the best tour guide of all- so knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm. We learnt the REAL India, something we will never forget.
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Nicolas
May 08, 2025
Amazing and eye opening tour. I had my expectations and apprehensions, it exceeded my expectations and I had nothing to be worried about. Wish I knew ahead of time— you only need your visa for arriving in India. You do not need to do a thing for a Nepal visa.
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Michelle
Apr 25, 2025
Absolutely blown away with the trip from start to finish with a great leader who was knowledgeable and fun to be around- I would highly recommend and will definitely be booking through intrepid again and again