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Himalayan Adventure: India, Nepal & Bhutan

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 Trip Length
20 Days
 Trip Starts
Delhi
 Trip Finishes
Paro
20 Day Himalayan Adventure: India, Nepal & Bhutan Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Bhutan, India, Nepal
Trip Style
Classic
Departures
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Max. Group Size
16
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Moderate
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Trip Code
AHDB

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 20 Day Himalayan Adventure: India, Nepal & Bhutan. Discovery is at the heart of every adventure and this three-week trip through India, Nepal, and Bhutan is so full of hidden gems, you’ll be hard-pressed to pick your favourite. From meeting local Nepalese in their own communities and sharing a meal together, to walking the streets of Jaipur with your CEO, to exploring the legendary dzongs of Bhutan, you’ll experience the heart and soul of every destination you visit. That said, don’t be surprised if the kindness and warmth of the people you...read more meet along the way is your favourite part of it all.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project. Stay: Hotel Perfect

Enjoy a youth-led walk through the backstreets of Delhi with G Adventures-supported project, City Walk. Observe a different perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth in the community. Later, explore Old Delhi and travel onward to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Stay: Hotel The Agra Grande

Set eyes on the sparkling Taj Mahal at sunrise before exploring more of this famous landmark. In the afternoon, visit the I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and the Agra Fort. Stay: Hotel The Agra Grande

At Dhula Village you will have the opportunity to learn about local life, play a fun game of cricket, relax in the peaceful atmosphere, or take a cycle to explore the surroundings. Tonight's accommodation is in spacious and comfortable tents outfitted with beds, lamps, and simple en suite bathrooms. Stay: Dhulabagh Camp

Continue to the pink city of Jaipur. Built according to Hindu architectural principles, the city utilizes a unique organization unlike anywhere else in India. Stay: Utsav Niwas

Opt to get active by pre-booking a cycle tour or sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking a cooking class with a local family. Or choose to visit Kitchen With A Cause and have a delicious meal that allows you to give back to the community. Stay: Utsav Niwas

Admire the Pink City from above by pre-booking the morning Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour. Stay: Hotel Perfect

Catch a flight from Delhi to Kathmandu today where you will enjoy free time in the city before a walk with the group in Patan Durbar Square. Stay: Hotel Traditional Stay

Take a tour of the world heritage site of Bhaktapur and visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist shrines in the world. Opt to visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Swayambhunath is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles. Stay: Hotel Traditional Stay (L)

A lively ride along stunning scenery brings us from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Stay: Hotel Queens Park

Spend the day as you please, indulging in a variety of optional activities in Pokhara. Find a cute cafe to sip some tea in or maybe go for a short hike in the Annapurna ranges. You could also walk up to Sarangkot for incredible views or spend time boating in Phewa lake and walk through the gardens. Stay: Hotel Queens Park

Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Chitwan National Park. Known as the Terai Tarai ("moist land"), the landscape you travel through today is a belt of marshy grassland, savannah, and forests at the base of the Himalayas. Stay: Barauli Community Homestay (D)

Explore the national park by 4x4 safari before a guided half-day walk inside the park. Enjoy free time to enjoy some bird watching. The Terai-Duar region is home to the endangered Indian rhinoceros, as well as elephants, Bengal tigers, bears, leopards, and other wild animals. The Royal Chitwan National Park and Royal Bardia National Park preserve significant sections of habitat for these animals, making them home to some of the greatest concentrations of rhinoceros and tigers left in South Asia. Stay: Barauli Community Homestay

Return to Kathmandu and enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. Opt to visit the burning ghats at Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath or the monkey temple. Stay: Hotel Traditional Stay

Fly from Nepal to Bhutan today for the start of the next leg of your adventure. Transfer to Thimphu from the Paro airport and opt to grab dinner with the group. Stay: Hotel Damisa Bhutan (D)

In the evening, visit the Tashi Chhoedzong, known as the "Fortress of Glorious Religion", initially built in 1702. Today, it houses the main secretariat building, the central monk body, and the office of the king. Stay: Hotel Damisa Bhutan (B/L/D)

Travel to Punakha in the morning crossing Dochula Pass. After a pleasant stop for views enjoy a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang Temple learning about its historical significance. In the afternoon explore the stunning Punakha Dzong. Stay: Hotel River Valley (B/L/D)

Take a scenic drive back to Paro this morning with a few stops en route. Upon arrival the group will visit the Paro Dzong as well as the local archery grounds. This evening you'll have free time to wander and indulge as you please. Stay: Rema Resort (B/L/D)

Enjoy a morning hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). The hike is about 7km and offers a chance to visit 13 holy relics, at a place considered to be one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world. After finishing the hike you'll have the rest of the evening free to explore more of Paro on your own before one last dinner with the group. Stay: Rema Resort (B/L/D)

Your CEO will help arrange your transfer to the airport and all exit formalities before your journey home. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Learn to make Nepalese momos from a group of local women.
  • Search for tigers in Chitwan National Park.
  • Experience the Dragon Kingdom with cultural interactions at a local farm.
  • Take in stunning Himalayan mountain views.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
  • Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay, Royal Chitwan National Park
  • Sustainable Development Fees
  • Agra Fort visit
  • Taj Mahal visit
  • I'timad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) entrance
  • Fatephur Sikri visit
  • Jaipur City Palace entrance and guided tours
  • Abhaneri stepwell visit
  • Guided tour of Bhaktapur City
  • Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration
  • Boudhnath Stupa visit
  • Chitwan National Park 4x4 safari
  • Cycling through villages in Chitwan
  • Memorial Chorten & Motithang Takin Preserve visit
  • Tashichho Dzong visit
  • Chimi Lakhang Hike
  • Explore Paro Dzong and Archery grounds
  • Hike to Taktsang Monastery Tiger's Nest
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Flights from India to Nepal and Nepal to Bhutan

  • Hotels (16 Nights), comfortable tented camp (1 Night), guesthouse/cottage (2 Nights)
  • Hotels, Community Guesthouses

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

  • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

  • Private bus, 4x4, walking/hiking, private vehicle, taxis, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, flight from India to Nepal, flight from Nepal to Bhutan

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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