Trip of a lifetime Explore wonders of India and Nepal
17 days taking in delights of these two fascinating countries
SEE India’s delightful, bewildering capital city New Delhi, the beautiful Taj Mahal and Rajasthan’s pink city of Jaipur. Catch a glimpse of the tigers of Ranthambhore and enjoy a camel-cart ride on the edges of Sariska National Park. Cross into timeless Nepal and see its populous capital Kathmandu and idyllic Pokhara in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Day One: Fly to Delhi
Your holiday begins with an overnight flight from the UK to Delhi.
Day Two: Visit Qutb Minar Arrive in Delhi, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel for lunch. This afternoon, explore the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower.
Day Three: Delhi guided tour and Agra’s Taj Mahal at sunset
This morning a guided tour of the Old City will reveal Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site. You’ll also see the Red Fort and take a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk. Later, you’ll see some of the city’s Imperial highlights including the India Gate war memorial, the vast boulevard of the Rajpath and Parliament House.
Day Four: See the baoris at Abhaneri
Today you’ll visit Abhaneri, a small town famed for its amazing baoris (stepwells) and the mighty Harshat Mata Temple. Discover the architectural beauty of the Chand Baoli stepwell and its intricate carved panels.
Leaving Abhaneri you’ll travel to Ranthambhore National Park, one of the prime examples of Indian conservation and your base for two nights. Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, this national park stands atop a 600-metre-high hill range and plays host to a number of India’s elusive and endangered tigers.
After lunch you’re free to relax for the afternoon, then in the evening enjoy the ‘tiger talk’ with a local naturalist, in preparation for tomorrow’s adventure.
Day Five: Safari in Ranthambhore National Park
This morning you’ll enjoy the first of two guided tours in search of some of the park’s most revered inhabitants; striped hyenas, sambar deer, sloth bears and of course tigers (and maybe even a leopard). After lunch there will be another chance to see these and many other incredible creatures at close quarters, on your second guided tour into the park.