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Premium India & Nepal
19 days • 3.8
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Start
Delhi, India
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Finish
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Trip Code
HHPHC
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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
17 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
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Transport
Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Plane, Private vehicle, Jeep, Canoe
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Accommodation
Hotel (13 nights), Jaipur Feature Stay (2 nights), Chitwan Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £4,876(19 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Discover the beauty of both India and Nepal, from Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal to the mighty Himalayas.
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Taste the best of Indian cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a street food tour in Varanasi, a home-cooked meal hosted by a local family in Jaipur and a cooking class in Lucknow.
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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.
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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.
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Spot crocodiles, elephants and Bengal tigers at the subtropical Chitwan National Park.
Is this trip right for you?
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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.
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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.
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Exploring Chitwan National Park’s beautiful trails on foot requires a reasonable level fitness.
Itinerary
Take a Premium adventure through India's Golden Triangle, Varanasi and Nepal
Experience India’s Golden Triangle and Nepal’s mountain peaks on this 19-day Premium adventure from Delhi to Kathmandu. Discover the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, witness the Mughal splendours of Delhi and Agra, savour the many flavours of Lucknow cuisine and soak up the ambience of holy Varanasi. Continue to Kathmandu, where you’ll visit a Tibetan community and search for big game in Chitwan National Park. Awash with highlights, from lavish palaces and vibrant bazaars to small villages in the foothills of snow-capped peaks, this is an eclectic adventure not to be missed.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Delhi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Delhi
- DAY 3Day 3 • Agra
- DAY 4Day 4 • Jaipur
- DAY 5Day 5 • Jaipur
- DAY 6Day 6 • Lucknow
- DAY 7Day 7 • Lucknow
- DAY 8Day 8 • Varanasi
- DAY 9Day 9 • Varanasi
- DAY 10Day 10 • Delhi
- DAY 11Day 11 • Kathmandu
- DAY 12Day 12 • Kathmandu
- DAY 13Day 13 • Nagarkot
- DAY 14Day 14 • Pokhara
- DAY 15Day 15 • Pokhara
- DAY 16Day 16 • Chitwan National Park
- DAY 17Day 17 • Chitwan National Park
- DAY 18Day 18 • Kathmandu
- DAY 19Day 19 • Kathmandu
Inclusions
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17 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
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Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Plane, Private vehicle, Jeep, Canoe
bed Accommodation
Hotel (13 nights), Jaipur Feature Stay (2 nights), Chitwan Feature Stay (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleDelhi - Welcome dinner
circleOld Delhi City Tour
circleDelhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
circleDelhi - Jama Masjid (Shoe Keeper)
circleDelhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
circleAgra - Taj Mahal
circleAgra - Expert-led street food tour (as dinner)
circleAgra - Agra Fort Visit
circleJaipur - Leader-led orientation walk
circleJaipur - Home-cooked dinner
circleJaipur - Amber Fort
circleJaipur - City Palace
circleLucknow - Orientation Walk
circleLucknow - Sheroes Dinner
circleLucknow City Tour
circleLucknow – Awadhi Cooking Class
circleOrientation Walk in Varanasi
circleVaranasi - Evening Ganga aarti with musicians on boat
circleVaranasi - Ganges candle flower ceremony
circleVaranasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
circleSarnath Museum Visit
circleSarnath Stupa Visit
circleFarewell Dinner at Haveli Dharampura
circleKathmandu - Welcome dinner
circleComplimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
circleKathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple
circleKathmandu - Durbar Square
circleKathmandu - Boudhanath Stupa and Monastery visit
circleKathmandu - Thangka Painting Studio Visit
circleKathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple
circleBhaktapur - Leader-led walking tour
circleNagarkot - Sunset local cocktail at Club Himalaya (one drink included)
circleKathmandu - Cooking class at Sungava Nepal
circlePokhara - Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
circlePokhara - Peace Pagoda
circlePokhara - Tibetan community visit with momo lunch
circlePokhara - International Mountain Museum
circlePokhara - Sarangkot Viewpoint
circleChitwan NP - Village tour
circleChitwan - Sunset Snacks by Rapti River
circleChitwan - Private bush dinner (on hotel grounds)
circleChitwan - Canoe Safari
circleChitwan - Jeep Safari Tour
museum Optional activities
circleJaipur - Balloon Safari - USD280
circleJaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory - INR200
circleDelhi - Delhi Food Walk Urban Adventure - INR3750
circleDelhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
circleDelhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
circleDelhi - Red Fort - INR600
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£5,737£4,876
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£5,979£5,082
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Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£6,430£5,465
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Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£6,545£5,563
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Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£6,320£5,372
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Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£5,918£5,030
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Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£6,430£5,787
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Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£5,704£5,133
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Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£5,918
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Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£5,918
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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,918
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Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£6,155
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£6,155
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Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£6,391
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Important notes
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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.
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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 applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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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.
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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.
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5. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
Reviews (6)
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Julie
Nov 22, 2023
Intrepid's Premium India and Nepal trip is one not to miss! The itinerary was perfect with activities and sites that were amazing. The extra level of comfort (nice hotels) and the included aspects (included local tips, extra included meals, super fun rickshaw rides) were worth it to have a wonderful trip. I am well traveled and this is one of my top trips of a lifetime. Our guides were top notch in every aspect. Don't miss this trip!
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Michael
Nov 05, 2023
India and Nepal are 2 different countries that provide the visitors with such different experiences. Fantastic and culturally magical, without such tour guides like Ankita and Satya the tour would not be so successful.
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Carol
Nov 04, 2023
We have not encountered a holiday with Intrepid before but in future we will seek out holidays where there are Intrepid leaders. We felt very safe.
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Steve
Mar 29, 2023
Absolutely loved our trip and the company of other travellers and the knowledgeable and friendly guides. We certainly packed in a lot of the local sights.
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Philippa
Apr 19, 2023
Please see my review of Intrepid Travel on Trust Pilot
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Hayley
Apr 21, 2023
Fabulous countries, awful organisation with even WORSE hotels. The bars in India made up prices just looking at you. Hotels in Nepal were better, but the WiFi was pretty much non existent. Overall, awful.