Nepal & India Overland
Overview
Highlights
- Mix it up in Mumbai
- Sleep under the stars in the Thar Desert
- Laze on the beaches of Goa
- Be impressed by the temples of Puri
- Cruise the backwaters of Kerala
- Dive into the chaos of Delhi
- Look for elephants in the Royal Chitwan National Park
- Explore the historic streets of Kathmandu
- Get spiritual in Varanasi
- Admire the exquisite palaces of Jaipur
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Important Joining Hotel Change for Departures starting between 5th October 2017 and 8th November 2017 only:Hotel Manang Paknajol Thamel 44600 Kathmandu Tel: +97714700888 Please note if your trip departs outside of these dates you will be staying at our normal joining...
Today we will leave Kathmandu after breakfast, driving through stunning scenery down to the Terai grasslands. Our destination is Chitwan National Park, where we will stay for the next 2 nights. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours (please note that all drive times given h...
Today we'll spend the day exploring the National Park by canoe and on foot, and there is the option to take a jeep safari! There will be an opportunity to see a traditional Nepali dance demonstration in the evening. In Chitwan we will stay in a local guest lodge. Act...
Border Information: Exit Nepal at Belhiya, enter India at Sonauli. Today we enter the legendary country of India. India has so much to offer, from the beautiful landscapes of the Himalayas, to the amazing temples and coastlines, rich culture, and of course the food! T...
Today we will continue driving and reach the holy city of Varanasi in the evening. Estimated Drive Time - 6-8 hours. On the following day we will get up very early for an included boat trip down the Ganges. This is a magical time of day to see the famous ghats and wat...
Today we will drive to the town of Khajuraho, having some free time to relax at our treehouse campsite when we arrive. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours. On the next day we will head out for an included guided visit to the Khajuraho Erotic Temples. The next day is fre...
After breakfast we leave our campsite and head to the city of Agra. Most of today will be spent travelling and we will arrive in the evening. Estimated Drive Time - 9-11 hours. On the following day we will have an included day tour of the major sites of Agra, starting...
We leave Agra today and head overland to the pink city of Jaipur, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri (the old capital of the Mughal Empire). Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours. On the following day we will have a full day exploring the sites of Jaipur on the truck with...
Today we leave Jaipur and travel to the chaotic Indian capital of Delhi. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours. In Delhi we will stay in a friendly local hotel. About Delhi: Delhi is the bustling and thriving Indian capital, and the third largest urban area in the world ...
Today we will have an included guided tour of Old Delhi, heading to the Mughal Jama Masjid mosque, a local tea-maker, a Sikh temple, and the local spice markets. We will also have some free time to freely explore the sights of Delhi in the afternoon. Activity Approxi...
Border Information: If joining the trip in Delhi, you will most likely enter India at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA code: DEL). Today is a free day to explore Delhi. There will be an important group meeting at 6:00pm - please look for a note from you...
Today we start our journey with a full day drive to the city of Bikaner. In Bikaner we will either stay in a local hotel or camp at an eco-lodge a short distance outside the city. Estimated Drive Time - 7-9 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the ap...
Today we continue our journey with a drive to the ancient Rajasthani city of Jaisalmer, stopping at the Karni Mata (Rat Temple) for an included visit en route. In Jaisalmer we will stay in a comfortable local hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 5-7 hours. About Jaisalmer: ...
Today we will have a free morning in order to freely explore the sights of Jaisalmer. In the late afternoon we will head out on an included camel safari into the Thar Desert - exploring the desert with local Rajasthani camel drivers is the most authentic way to experi...
This morning we will return to Jaisalmer from our camel safari. The rest of the day will be free to relax or explore more of Jaisalmer and the surrounding area. Tonight we will return to our hotel in Jaisalmer. Activity Approximate Cost Visit the beautiful and ornate...
This morning we will drive from Jaisalmer to another famous Rajasthani city, Jodhpur. En route to Jodhpur we will make an included visit to the Sambhali Trust project (a charitable project that works for the empowerment of women and girls in Rajasthan), where we will ...
After breakfast we set off for our drive to Udaipur, visiting the Jain Temple at Ranakpur en route. We will have 3 nights in Udaipur, giving us plenty of time to discover this amazing, romantic Rajasthani city. In Udaipur we will stay in a comfortable hotel. Estimated...
On these 2 days we will have free time to explore the sites in and around Udaipur, take part in some optional activities, and relax on one of the many roof-top terraces in the city. Activity Approximate Cost Take an evening ride on the Udaipur Ropeway, to see the stu...
Leaving Udaipur, we will be joined by a local cook who will accompany us during the next few days whilst we are wild camping. Today will mostly be spent travelling to Mandu via the backroads of rural Rajasthan. We will be off the tourist trail here and tonight we will...
Today we will visit Mandu, an extensive and largely abandoned hill-top fort from the Mughal era. We will then spend the afternoon driving to our wild camp spot near Kharwand Dam, en route towards Ajanta. Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours. The next day we complete the d...
About Mumbai: Mumbai is India's most cosmopolitan city, and lies on the west coast. It's also home to the largest film industry in the world, Bollywood - so if you've never seen an Indian movie before, this is the place for it. Full of high-drama, romance, suspense, m...
Border Information: If joining the trip in Mumbai, you will most likely enter India from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (IATA code: BOM). There will be an important group meeting at 6:00pm at the joining hotel in Mumbai - please look out at the rec...
Today will be a free day to explore the city. This is also an opportunity to take a tour of the Dharavi slum areas of the city. Please note that many of the options listed below will only be possible for those with extra time in Mumbai before the start of your trip w...
" Day 3 to 4 " We will start our journey by taking the train along the coast to Goa. We will stay for 2 nights at the relaxed beaches of Vagator in the northern part of Goa. Most travellers are drawn to Vagator for the stunning sunsets, the laid-back atmosphere and t...
" Day 5 to 6 " After our 2 nights on the northern beaches of Goa, we head off in the truck to the southern end of Goa. En route we will stop off at the site of Old Goa to spend some time independently exploring the area's colonial buildings. Estimated Drive Time - ...
" Day 7 to 8 " Leaving the beaches of Goa behind us, we set off on a full day drive into the state of Karnataka and to the village of Hampi. The village is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the ancient Vijayanagara Empire. Estimated Dr...
" Day 9 to 10 " From Hampi we will have another full day drive to the city of Mysore, one of India's most attractive towns. Estimated Drive Time - 10-12 hours. On the following day we will have free time in Mysore to independently explore the city's beautiful gar...
" Day 11 to 12 " Today we travel up into the cool highlands and head to the hill-station of Wayanad, a small settlement surrounded by tea and coffee plantations. Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours. Over the 2 days that we have in Wayanad we will have the chance to ...
" Day 13 to 14 " Today we will continue our journey with a full day drive to the coastal city of Kochi. Estimated Drive Time - 7-10 hours. On the following day we will take a local boat to Fort Cochin and have free time to explore and visit various sites includin...
Leaving the bustle of Kochi behind, today we embark on our included overnight houseboat cruise on the tranquil Keralan backwaters of Alleppey. We will often split into smaller groups to board our traditional 'Kettuvallom' boats which will take us around the scenic riv...
" Day 16 to 18 " After our fantastic overnight cruise along the Keralan backwaters, we continue our journey with a short drive to the beach resort of Varkala. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. We will have 3 nights here with free time to explore the surrounding a...
Today we will have a morning drive to Kanyakumari (also known as Cape Comorin), the very southern point of India. Here we will have free time to independently explore the Vivekananda Rock and the surrounding sites. In Kanyakumari we will stay in a local hotel. Esti...
This morning we have the option to get up early to watch the sunrise from the southern tip of India with thousands of locals, what can be an incredible experience! From Kanyakumari we then start heading back north again, and drive to the holy city of Madurai. In the...
Today we head to the French-influenced town of Pondicherry, and will have a free afternoon to independently explore the town. In Pondicherry we will stay in a local guest house. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. About Pondicherry: The united territories of Pondic...
Today we have a short drive to the ancient city of Mahabalipuram, once the capital of the Pallava Dynasty in the 7th Century CE. On arrival we will have an included visit to the incredible Shore Temples and other monuments around the town. In Mahabalipuram we will s...
Today we have a short drive to the bustling coastal city of Chennai, visiting an interesting crocodile farm en-route. In Chennai we will stay in a comfortable hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 2-3 hours. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Visit the Fort St. George, the site of the...
Border Information: If you are joining in Chennai, you will most likely enter India in Chennai International Airport (IATA code: MAA). Today is a free day to explore the sights, sounds and flavours of Chennai. There will be an important group meeting at 6:00pm - pleas...
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