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.
Hotels (14 nts), heritage hotel (1 nt), monastery guesthouse (1 nt)
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD325-425 for meals not included.
Van, bus, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, walking, plane, boat, 4x4.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Jaipur/Pachewar: Drive to the rural village of Pachewar, where we stay in a beautiful heritage home. Exploring this traditional community is like stepping back in time: walk and meet with local residents, observing potters, silversmiths, and cobblers at work; wander amid old temples and mud homes, perhaps witnessing a cooking demonstration; and note how urbanization and modernization have altered village life.
Pachewar/Delhi: Drive back to bustling Delhi. This evening, opt to join the group for a farewell dinner.
Delhi/Kathmandu: Transfer to the airport and catch a flight to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. After our welcome meeting, experience a sound bath wellness demonstration and enjoy a six-course dinner featuring organic Nepali cuisine.
Royal Chitwan National Park/Pokhara: Drive to Pokhara, an enchanting town set on the shores of turquoise-hued Phewa Lake against a backdrop of snowcapped Himalayan peaks. Enjoy a guided walk around the city, and opt to have dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Pokhara: Venture to Sarangkot village early this morning and hike to the famed Sarangkot lookout to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Annapurna Himalaya. Back in Pokhara, climb up a lush forest path to the gleaming white Peace Pagoda, built by Japanese monks after World War II. Later, visit a Tibetan refugee settlement, established by the United Nations in 1964. Learn about the history of the community on a walk through their photo gallery, and enjoy a traditional Tibetan lunch. In your free time, opt to take a boat tour of Phewa Lake.
Pokhara/Kathmandu: Catch a flight back to the capital, Kathmandu. Enjoy time to shop in the bustling Thamel district, or choose to visit Pashupatinath Temple, the most sacred Hindu temple complex in Nepal.
Kathmandu: Depart at any time.
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