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23 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
1 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Ends
Jaipur, India
Paro, Bhutan
Highlights
Explore City Palace after hours.
Gaining access to private chambers before dinner.
Witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal.
Followed by a guided tour of Agra Fort.
Drift past crocodiles and rhinos before a long table discussion on wildlife at a scenic sundowner.
Participate in a butter-lamp ceremony at a 16th-century temple as the sun begins to set.
Join a mountain summiteer to discuss life on the peak and vital waste management efforts.
Climb the mist-shrouded trails to the iconic cliffside monastery where history meets myth.
Share lunch with resident monks before a private prayer and longevity ceremony
Participate in a butter-lamp ceremony at a 16th-century temple as the sun begins to set.
Join a mountain summiteer to discuss life on the peak and vital waste management efforts.
Climb the mist-shrouded trails to the iconic cliffside monastery where history meets myth.
Share lunch with resident monks before a private prayer and longevity ceremony
Itinerary
Discover the spiritual spine of South Asia across three contrasting nations. From the pink palaces of Jaipur and the sacred waters of the Ganges to Kathmandu's ancient stupas and Bhutan’s cliffside monasteries, immerse yourself in a world of deep devotion. Alongside local specialists, witness timeless rituals and explore the majestic kingdom of the Himalayas.
day 1Jaipur
Welcome to India. Your expedition begins in the colourful, and captivating city of Jaipur. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel to settle in. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader, National Geographic Expedition Expert and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing and insights that bring the region's royal history to life. Afterward, step into a world of culinary delights with a welcome dinner.
Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
ITC Rajputana (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer
Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.5 hr
Included Activity
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
day 2Jaipur
day 3Jaipur/Āgra
day 4Āgra
day 5Āgra/Varanasi
day 6Varanasi
day 7Delhi
day 8Delhi
day 9Delhi/Kathmandu
day 10Kathmandu
day 11Kathmandu/Royal Chitwan National Park
day 12Royal Chitwan National Park
day 13Royal Chitwan National Park/Dhulikhel
day 14Dhulikhel
day 15Dhulikhel/Kathmandu
day 16Kathmandu/Thimphu
day 17Thimphu
day 18Thimphu/Punākha
day 19Punākha
day 20Punākha
day 21Punākha/Paro
day 22Paro
day 23Paro
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (22 nts)
Meals
22 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 21 dinners Note: Allow USD40-55 for meals not included.
Transport
Private Vehicle, Walking, Safari Vehicle, Plane, Boat, E-Rickshaw, Jeep.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Women-led Rickshaw Tour, JaipurYour G for Good Moment: Sheroes Cafe Visit, ĀgraYour G for Good Moment: Old Delhi Walking Tour with Salaam Balak Trust, DelhiYour G for Good Moment: Aarti Temple Ceremony & Local Dinner, KirtipurYour G for Good Moment: Contemporary Art Visit at VAST, ThimphuYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, JaipurSignature Moment: Delhi Heritage High Tea, DelhiSignature Moment: Everest Summiteer Talk, KathmanduYour Foodie Moment: Tharu Community Cultural Dance Show & Dining Experience, Royal Chitwan National ParkSignature Moment: Newari wood carving and architecture, PanautiYour Foodie Moment: Newar Community Feast, PanautiSignature Moment: Mindfulness City Discussion, ThimphuArrival transferAmber Fort exploration by jeepCity Palace “Royale Grandeur” tour with private dinnerAbhaneri stepwell visitSunrise guided Taj Mahal visitGuided Agra Fort explorationSheroes Café lunchPrivate boat experience featuring Banaras Gharana classical music on the GangesGanga Aarti ceremonySunrise boat ride on the Ganges and guided walk through Old VaranasiSarnath Buddhist site visit with expert guideFlight from Varanasi to DelhiChandni Chowk rickshaw rideSightseeing tour in Swyambhu StupaSightseeing tour of Boudhanath StupaKathmandu Lunch and Expert Talk with an Everest SummiteerTaragaon Next Museum visitLocal activities at Tharu VillageRapti River Boat SafariBhaktapur Expert Talk by Rabindra PuriBreakfast in local communityJeep Safari at Chitwan National ParkCultural Dance program by the localsTharu dining experienceSightseeing tour of BhaktapurWalking around Dhulikhel townHike to Namo Buddha MonasteryOrientation walk to Centenary Farmers MarketVisit Buddha StatueHike & visit the Wangditse MonasteryVisit to Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving CenterDiscussion on Geluphu Mindfulness City (GMC)Visit to Dochula PassChimi Lhakhang hike & visit the templeWander around Punakha town & local marketPunakha Dzong visitFarm lunch with local familyVisit Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup NunneryGangtey Valley ExcursionTaphu Monastery visitJangsa Electrical Museum visitHike to Tiger's Nest MonasteryDeparture transferTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition LeaderAll internal flightsEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesBhutan Visa (Subject to Approval)
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