India & Nepal

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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...

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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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNew Delhi
End CityNew Delhi

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Transformative
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

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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Price From $2,999
Price per day$200
Single supplement (single occupancy)$650
Last Updated: 10/25/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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SmarTours Reviews & Ratings

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Sheila

Mar 2020

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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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Sharon

Mar 2020

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cannot decribe the "awesomeness" of the tour

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...

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Gloria

Mar 2020

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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...

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Birkhahn

Jan 2018

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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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Kathleen

Nov 2017

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India/Nepal

I recently finished up the India-Nepal tour with SmarTours on November 5, 2017. I can’t say enough about it. It was a life-changing experience. We saw many wonderful...

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    • Baggage and personal insurance
    • Passport and visa fees
    • Gratuities and optional tours
    • Expenses of personal nature
    • Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
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    • 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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