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Journeys: Explore India & Nepal

On this exciting South Asia journey, explore the three cities that form northern India’s famed “Golden Triangle”—Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur—and get a taste of mountain air and Buddhist culture in Nepal. Take in the ethereal beauty of the Taj Mahal and delve into the vibrant bazaars of rose-hued Jaipur. Then head to the Himalaya to discover ornately carved palaces and Buddhist monasteries, learn how to cook Nepalese dumplings with locals, and search for tigers and elephants in Chitwan National Park.

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17 DaysDelhi to Kathmandu
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: AHDNG
From $3559.2 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Journeys: Explore India & Nepal - Itinerary

Trip Start: DelhiTrip End: Kathmandu

DAY 1

Delhi

Arrive at any time; your arrival transfer is included through Women With Wheels, a G Adventures–supported project. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting, so check into to the hotel and enjoy the city. We highly recommend booking a pre-night in Delhi to get over your jetlag and be ready for this very busy trip.

Women With Wheels Transfer:
Transfer by a G Adventures-supported project, Women With Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers, while providing a dignified livelihood for local women who once lacked financial opportunities.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Bloom Hotel - GK2:
Bloom Hotel - GK2

Journeys: Explore India & Nepal - Itinerary

Trip Start: DelhiTrip End: Kathmandu
DAY 1
Delhi

DAY 1

Delhi

Arrive at any time; your arrival transfer is included through Women With Wheels, a G Adventures–supported project. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting, so check into to the hotel and enjoy the city. We highly recommend booking a pre-night in Delhi to get over your jetlag and be ready for this very busy trip.

Women With Wheels Transfer:
Transfer by a G Adventures-supported project, Women With Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers, while providing a dignified livelihood for local women who once lacked financial opportunities.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Bloom Hotel - GK2:
Bloom Hotel - GK2

DAY 2
DELHI/AGRA
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DAY 3
AGRA
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DAY 4
AGRA/JAIPUR
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DAY 5
Jaipur
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DAY 6
Jaipur/Pachewar
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DAY 7
Pachewar/Delhi
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DAY 8
Delhi/Kathmandu
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DAY 9
Kathmandu
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DAY 10
Kathmandu/Pharping
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DAY 11
Pharping/Kurintar
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DAY 12
Kurintar/Royal Chitwan National Park
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DAY 13
Royal Chitwan National Park
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DAY 14
Royal Chitwan National Park/Pokhara
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DAY 15
Pokhara
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DAY 16
Pokhara/Kathmandu
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DAY 17
Kathmandu
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What’s Included

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet a Local Historian, Jaipur
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Village Immersion, Pachewar
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nepalese Welcome Experience at Avata Wellness, Kathmandu
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Traditional Weaving and Indigenous Peoples Lecture, Kathmandu
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Overnight at a Buddhist Monastery, Pharping
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Neydo Monastery Sunrise Chant, Pharping
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Chitwan Tiger Experience, Royal Chitwan National Park
  • Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
  • Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
  • Your G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur
  • Your G for Good Moment: Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration, Kathmandu
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
  • Visit the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort
  • Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri and the Abhaneri step wells
  • Explore Jaipur
  • Sound bath wellness experience and six-course vegetarian Nepalese dinner
  • Tour of Kathmandu
  • Bhaktapur guided tour
  • Visit Swayambhunath
  • Chitwan National Park village walking tour and jeep safari
  • Hike to the World Peace Pagoda
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (14 nts), heritage hotel (1 nt), monastery guesthouse (1 nt)
Meals
  • 16 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Transportation
  • Van, bus, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, walking, plane, boat, 4x4.
Staff & experts
  • National Geographic Expedition Leader

Journeys: Explore India & Nepal Departure Dates

All Years

StartEndingAvailabilityPrices from
Sun, Feb 15 2026Tue, Mar 03 2026Request (4)$3,559.2 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Mar 01 2026Tue, Mar 17 2026Request (4)$4,449 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Mar 15 2026Tue, Mar 31 2026Open (7)$3,781.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Apr 05 2026Tue, Apr 21 2026Open (9)$4,199 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet a Local Historian, Jaipur
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Village Immersion, Pachewar
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nepalese Welcome Experience at Avata Wellness, Kathmandu
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Traditional Weaving and Indigenous Peoples Lecture, Kathmandu
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Overnight at a Buddhist Monastery, Pharping
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Neydo Monastery Sunrise Chant, Pharping
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Chitwan Tiger Experience, Royal Chitwan National Park
Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
Your G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur
Your G for Good Moment: Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration, Kathmandu
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group. Visit the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort. Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri and the Abhaneri step wells. Explore Jaipur. Sound bath wellness experience and six-course vegetarian Nepalese dinner. Tour of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur guided tour. Visit Swayambhunath. Chitwan National Park village walking tour and jeep safari. Hike to the World Peace Pagoda. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Walk the backstreets of Delhi with a local guide, experience the essence of serenity with an overnight stay at a Buddhist Monastery, learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings), enjoy local living with an overnight homestay in a rural village. Enjoy an immersive sound bath wellness demonstration and a six-course vegetarian meal featuring Nepalese falvours.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Want to experience the sights and sounds of Holi? Make sure you’re in India on March 14, 2025 or March 4, 2026 for the nation’s most colourful festival.

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