India, Nepal & Bhutan
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Tour Highlights
- Delhi
- Agra
- Taj Mahal
- Kaurali
- Jaipur
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
- Amber Fort
- Mandawa
- Kathmandu
- Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa
- Chainabatthi
- Chitwan National Park
- Wildlife safari
- Paro
- Tiger's Nest Monastery
Inclusions
- Peregrine Tour Leader and local guides
- Airport arrival transfer and transport
- Sightseeing and entrance fees
- Accommodation: 12 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night trekking lodge, 2 nights safari lodge, 5 nights historic hotel
- Meals: 20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
India, Nepal & Bhutan
Day 1 (Fri)
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Drive to Agra and visit the Taj Mahal.
Day 3
Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route to Karauli and stay in Rajput palace.
Day 4
Explore 600-year-old Karauli including palace and countryside farms.
Day 5
Drive to Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Jantar Mantar and City Palace.
Day 6
Morning visit to Amber Fort, then drive to fort at Sawarda. Enjoy village walk and indulge in the timeless splendour of the countryside.
Day 7
Village walk and then drive to Mandawa in semi-desert region and stay in exotic 'haveli'.
Day 8
Walk around Mandawa and discover markets and frescoed 'havelis'. Optional sunset camel ride.
Day 9
Drive to Delhi. City orientation, including India Gate and Janpath Bazaar.
Day 10
Fly towards the Himalaya to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
Day 11
Kathmandu sightseeing – Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa.
Day 12
Fly to Pokhara. Drive, then walk, to the village of Chainabatthi.
Day 13
Return to Pokhara, with the afternoon free to explore the town.
Day 14
Drive to Chitwan National Park.
Day 15
Safari on elephant-back and in dugout canoes. Partake in bathing elephants.
Day 16
There is time for a bird watching trip before driving to Kathmandu.
Days 17-18
Spectacular flight along the Himalayan range to Paro, Bhutan. Drive to the capital, Thimphu. Excursions to the fortress and painting school.
Days 19-20
Drive to Paro, visit the Tiger's Nest Monastery and explore the local villages and countryside.
Day 21
Trip ends in Paro this morning (Thu).
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