India & Nepal
15 days
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Take a stunning trip to India and Nepal and experience two of the most interesting and colorful countries in the world! Explore the famous Taj Mahal, take an exhilarating elephant ride to Amber Fort, float down the Ganges during a boat ride at sunrise, visit Durbar Square in Kathmandu, among many more exciting activities during smarTours’ adventure to India a...
$7,248
From$2,999
Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Taj Mahal
- Delhi Sightseeing
- Elephant Ride to Amber Fort (Jaipur)
- Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges River
- Durbar Square (Kathmandu)
What's this trip about?
Take a stunning trip to India and Nepal and experience two of the most interesting and colorful countries in the world! Explore the famous Taj Mahal, take an exhilarating elephant ride to Amber Fort, float down the Ganges during a boat ride at sunrise, visit Durbar Square in Kathmandu, among many more exciting activities during smarTours’ adventure to India and Nepal.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityNew Delhi
End CityNew Delhi
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Round trip airfare from New York (JFK) via scheduled Air India flight.
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-India and Nepal flights and ground transportation
- Accommodations at deluxe hotels
- 15 meals: 12 full buffet breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including entrance fees
- Experienced English-speaking Tour Director and local guides.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Depart USA
Your exotic journey to India and Nepal begins this afternoon as you depart the U.S.
Day 2: Arrive Delhi.
Accommodation: Le Meridien New Delhi
Afternoon arrival in India’s capital. You’ll be escorted to your deluxe hotel. Le Meridien New Delhi
Day 3:
Accommodation: Le Meridien New Delhi
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning, see New Delhi’s highlights: The 12th century hand carved Kutab Minar, the Birla Temple and the India Gate. Later, a tour of Old Delhi takes you to the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and to the...
Day 4: Delhi/Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton Four Points City Square Hotel
Today, voyage to Jaipur, the “Pink City” and capital of Rajasthan, famous for its exquisite buildings of rose-colored terra cotta. Sheraton Four Points City Square Hotel
Day 5:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton Four Points City Square Hotel
Enjoy a walking tour as well as a rickshaw ride in Jaipur’s old city where you will explore the colorful local bazaar. Also visit the Palace of Winds, the landmark of Jaipur. This afternoon ventur...
Day 6: Jaipur/Agra.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Jaypee Palace Hotel
En route to Agra, visit Fatehpur Sikri, once a glittering capital, later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Marvel at well-preserved buildings and red sandstone palaces. Proceed to Agra, home of the legendary shrine built and dedicated to love, the Taj Mahal. Jaypee Palace Hotel
Day 7: Taj Mahal/Agra Fort Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Jaypee Palace Hotel
The highlight of this morning’s tour is a visit to the fabled, perfectly proportioned Taj Mahal. This 17th century, white marble mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jehan to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen ...
Day 8: Agra/Khajuraho.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Jass Radisson Hotel
Travel aboard the famous Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi and continue by coach to Orchha, a medieval city on the River Betwa. Proceed to Khajuraho, renowned for its splendid temples. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. Jass Radisson Hotel
Day 9:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Jass Radisson Hotel
Tour the spectacular temples of Khajuraho, built by the Chandela kings between the 9th and 13th centuries. The temples are exquisitely carved with graceful statues and frieze of Gods and Goddesses. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 10: Khajuraho/Varanasi.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel (Varanasi)
Fly to Varanasi, Hinduism’s holiest city, situated on the sacred Ganges River. Tour the oldest living city in the world and visit the ‘Ghats’ (banks) of the Ganges River, where you’ll gain greater insight into Hinduism. Radisson Hotel
Day 11: Varanasi/Kathmandu (Nepal).
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Soaltee Hotel
At sunrise take a boat ride on the Ganges River where pilgrims converge for the ritual of immersion and prayer. Later, fly to Kathmandu, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Nepal. This is a deeply spiritual land, isolated by the high Himalayas. Crowne Plaza Soaltee Hotel
Day 12:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Soaltee Hotel
Morning visit to the major temple towns in the Kathmandu Valley at the foot of the Himalayan mountains. See the gilded copper gate in Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon), a masterpiece. Proceed to the Hindu Temple of Shiva and the Buddhist shrine at Bodhnath. Afternoon at leisure. Your deluxe hotel is conveniently located for independent exploring and shopping.
Day 13:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Soaltee Hotel
Today, you may experience an optional Mount Everest scenic flight over the breathtaking Himalayas (weather permitting). Later, drive through the captivating countryside to Bhaktapur and see beautif...
Day 14: Kathmandu/Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast
Leisure time for last minute pursuits before your flight back to Delhi, where you’ll connect with your late night flight back to the USA.
Day 15: Delhi/USA.
Bid farewell to incredible India. Your memorable journey ends as you arrive the USA this morning.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $2,999
Price per day$200
Single supplement (single occupancy)$650
Last Updated: 10/25/2019
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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SmarTours Reviews & Ratings
very wonderful
We went on the India and Nepal Tour. So very wonderful. Would not have been so wonderful without the enthusiasm and and knowledge of our wonderful guide Bonita Backe...
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Just returned from the Best of India tour last night. Could not wait to give my reviews. As I have told my friends words cannot decribe the "awesomeness" of the tour...
best I've experienced in my 14 escorted tours
Tour guide Jasvir Saurana has been one of the best I've experienced in my 14 escorted tours over the years. He is knowledgeable, organized, experienced and most of a...
Incredible trip
India has always been special to me. We recently combined a short segment of independent travel to Calcutta (birthplace of my father and where my grandparents were b...
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Baggage and personal insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Gratuities and optional tours
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Beverages
- Meals other than specified in the trip itinerary
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Accommodation
Night 1: International Flight: Air India
Nights 2-3: New Delhi: Le Meridien New Delhi
Nights 4-5: Jaipur: Sheraton Four Points City Square Hotel
Nights 6-7: Agra: Jaypee Palace Hotel
Nights 8-9: Khajuraho: Jass Radisson Hotel
Night 10: Varanasi: Radisson Hotel
Nights 11-13: Kathmandu: Crowne Plaza Soaltee Hotel
Night 14: International Flight: Air India
Cancellation policy
Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit.
Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure.
Cancellation charges per person are:
Up to 75 days before departure: $300
74-45 days before departure: $600
44-30 days before departure: $1000
29-10 days before departure: $1500
9 days or less before departure: No refund.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
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Meals Included
12 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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