Highlights of Northern India & Nepal
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 15 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7496
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- See the magnificent Taj Mahal
- Cruise the Ganges at Varanasi by boat
- Explore sacred cities and temples
- Enjoy mountain views at Pokhara
- Embark on a safari in Chitwan National Park
Embark on one of the most beautiful journeys in Asia, from the bustling cities of the Indian plains to the highest mountains on Earth. Along the way, we'll experience cultural wonders of the region, including the Taj Mahal, pink city of Jaipur and holy city of Varanasi, and follow in the footsteps of Buddha, visiting the sacred sites of Sarnath and Lumbini. That's complemented by soul-enriching natural experiences, including scanning Chitwan National Park for rhinos and gazing at the mighty Himalaya.
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Day 1: Arrive Delhi; afternoon sightseeing of Humayun's Tomb and New Delhi
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Day 2: Morning tour of Old Delhi before drive to Jaipur
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Day 3: Full-day sightseeing in Jaipur, including City Palace and Amber Fort; evening free
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Day 4: Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
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Day 5: Sunrise at Taj Mahal; visit the Red Fort; overnight train to Varanasi
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Day 6: Arrive Varanasi; afternoon visit to Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon
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Day 7: Dawn boat ride on Ganges visiting bathing 'ghats'; free afternoon; witness an evening aarti ceremony
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Day 8: Cross border to Nepal; to the Unesco World Heritage site of Lumbini
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Day 9: Drive to Chitwan National Park
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Day 10: Chitwan National park; jeep safari and dug-out canoe excursion
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Day 11: Drive to Pokhara with views of the Annapurna range en route
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Day 12: Sunrise over mountains; morning walk from Sarangkot to Pame
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Day 13: Follow Marsyangdi and Trisuli rivers to Kathmandu
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Day 14: Optional Everest flight; visit Pashupatinath and Bodnath; free time
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Day 15: End Kathmandu
- All accommodation
- All breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners
- All transport
- Ganges boat ride
- Tour leader throughout
- Entrances fees to Monuments and National Parks (as per itinerary)
- Jeep Safari (as per itinerary)
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations for India & Nepal
- Single supplement
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Northern India & Nepal tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceHighlights of Northern India & Nepal tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Highlights of Northern India & Nepal tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.