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16-Nights Explore India & Nepal - National Geographic Journeys

India/Nepal
16-Nights Explore India & Nepal - National Geographic Journeys
India/Nepal
G Adventures
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Overview

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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.

Highlights
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.

Accommodation
Hotels (14 nts), heritage hotel (1 nt), monastery guesthouse (1 nt)

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg 10

Meals Included
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

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. 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.

Featured Destinations

Kurintar

Kurintar

Kurintar is the ultimate resting place for travelers passing through the Trisuli River. Though small, the village is peaceful surrounded by lush greenery and fresh spring water swimming holes. Visitors can stroll through the village and witness first-hand traditional Nepalese livelihood, picnic by the river and come home with a beautiful rock collection, or trek to the Manakamana Temple. 
Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park

The first national park in Nepal, this world heritage property is a protected area that aims to preserve its wildlife and jungle. Chitwan means "Heart of the Jungle" that is a rich natural area in Terai in the subtropical southern part of Nepal. In total it holds 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish. 
Destination Guide
Pachewar
Pokhara

Pokhara

Most tourists stay in Pokhara or environs for a day or two to relax along the lake, but the main reason to go there is that, at 90 mi/145 km northwest of Kathmandu, it's the starting point for treks into the Himalaya—you can see the Annapurna range from town on a clear day.

There's not much in Pokhara itself. The resort area on Lake Phewa has better accommodations generally, although Pokhara has had a building boom, so visitors now have a wider selection of accommodations from which to choose. You can rent a rowboat and paddle out to a temple, located on one of the lake's islands (birds are sometimes sacrificed before the altar there).

Spelunkers might also enjoy an excursion to nearby Mahendra Cave, once believed to house Nidhini, a female demon who devours people and cattle. The white stupa on the hilltop across the lake is the new Peace Pagoda, worth the climb for superb views of Pokhara and the mountains.

If you're not planning a full trek, a day trek can be made to Sarangkot, a small village about a two-hour walk into the mountains. The mountain panorama you get from Sarangkot is far superior to what you can see in town, and in the other direction there's a fine view of the Lake Phewa resort area. The village has comfortable lodges but can suffer from a shortage of water at times. The night view of Lake Phewa is impressive, and sunrise showers the snowcapped mountains with exquisite color.

Destination Guide
Pharping

Pharping

Pharping is a small village located approximately two hours outside of Kathmandu. It is a holy place dominated by Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries and sacred sites and tradition.
Pharping is a popular destination for a pilgrimage, and the Vajrayogini Temple and Asura Meditation Cave are popular sacred sites to visit when in Pharping.
Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and is located at an elevation of 4,600 feet in Kathmandu Valley. Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims from all over the world visit the religious sites of Kathmandu, making tourism is a primary industry. Kathmandu is a city rich is culture and history dating back nearly 2000 years, and Kathmandu Valley has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 7 groups of monuments and buildings with outstanding universal value.
Destination Guide
Jaipur

Jaipur

Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan, the astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh. The pink color was used at the time of making to create an impression of red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities - and repainted in 1876, during the visit of the Prince of Wales. The city is best explored on foot and the adventurous visitor willing to go into the inner lanes can discover a whole new world not visible to the tourist-in-a-hurry.
Destination Guide
Agra

Agra

In the mid 16th century and early 17th century, Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality which is still reflected in what ever monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy creating masterpieces with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains, has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India. Main shopping areas include Taj Mahal complex, Kinari Bazaar, Raja Mandi, Sadar Bazaar. the Gangotri at Taj Mahal Complex and the Up Handlooms, UPICA at the Sanjay place are two UP Government emporiums.
Destination Guide
Delhi (New Delhi)

Delhi (New Delhi)

Delhi is the third largest city and consists of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of India Between 17th and 19th centuries and now contains many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India's muslim history. The other Delhi is the imperial city created as the capital of India by the British. In addition to its historic interest and role as government center, Delhi is a major travel gateway. The architectural designs and sophistication that buildings in Delhi like Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Connaught Place and various administrative buildings like the South and North blocks along the breathtaking view available from Raj Path, show British influence. Modern Delhi has a cosmopolitan culture that nurtures festivals of all faiths and religions. Theatre, drama and entertainment of all sorts including discotheques are there.
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