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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
90 DAYS THROUGH NEPAL, INDIA
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Details
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel 18 nights
- Guesthouse 21 nights
- Basic Hotel 35 nights
- Camping 8 nights
- Camping without facilities 2 nights
- Overnight Train 2 nights
- Overnight Boat 1 night INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Head out on a fantastic trek along the ridge at the start of the Mardi Himal Trail taking in the unreal vistas of Annapurna and Machhapuchhare in the mountain ranges nearby
- Witness the fascinating and impressive local tradition of Tharu stick dancing
- Take a canoe ride down the river spotting local wildlife
- At dawn drift down the holy River Ganges in Varanasi
- Guided tour of the famous erotic temples at Khajuraho
- Explore the peaceful grounds of the Itmad Ud Daulah mausoleum, often described as a 'draft' of the Taj Mahal
- Visit the Agra Red Fort and see some of the most exquisite architecture of the Mughal Period
- Go on a guided tour of the stunning Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world
- Discover the perfectly-preserved 16th-century Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri and its beautiful temples and monuments
- Visit the ancient citadel of the Amber Palace a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture
- Guided tour of Jaipur, the beautiful Pink City
- Explore the fascinating 18th-century astronomical observatory of Jantar Mantar
- Visit the City Palace, a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples that occupies one-seventh of the area of Jaipur
- Take a walking tour through some of the back streets and narrow alleyways of Old Delhi discovering the hidden side of the city
- Witness the holy rats in the Karni Mata rat temple near Bikaner
- Trek into the Thar Desert on an overnight camel safari with Rajasthani camel drivers
- Visit and support the Dragoman-supported Sambhali Trust near Jodhpur and see the excellent work they do to provide local women and girls with education and vocational skills
- Explore the blue city of Jodhpur and the mighty Meherangarh fort
- Visit to Ranakpur Jain marble temple
- Visit the tomb of Hoshang Shah, the first Muslim leader of Mandu - the tomb itself is India's first marble building and one of the most refined examples of Afghan-syle architecture in the country
- Visit to the Jahaz Mahal (the Ship Palace) - the most famous building in Mandu
- Visit the deserted hilltop ghost city of Mandu
- Take a guided visit around the incredible Buddhist rock caves and paintings of Ajanta some dating back as far as the 2nd century BCE
- Guided visit to the Buddhist Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and monasteries of Ellora
- Experience a local overnight train from Mumbai to Goa
- Discover the lost kingdom of Vijayanagar in the magnificent ruined city of Hampi
- Explore the amazing Maharajas Palace of Mysore
- See the 7000-year-old Neolithic petroglyphs at the Edakkal caves en route
- Visit Fort Cochin or watch the Kathakali dancers
- Evening visit to watch the classical Indian dance drama of Kathakali
- Overnight on a houseboat in the Kerala Backwaters, exploring the unique eco-system of this labyrinthine system of lakes, canals and rivers
- Visit to the historical Hindu Meenakshi Amman Temple dedicated to lord Shiva
- Visit to the Shore Temples and Pagodas of Mahabalipuram
- Visit the Monday market in the indigenous melting pot of Goudaguda soaking up the incredible atmosphere as the locals barter and trade their produce
- Head out for a full day hike around the Goudaguda region visiting nearby villages of the Kondha Mahali and Paroja tribal people
- Explore the rarely-visited Wednesday Market in Chakitona the main weekly market for the Desia and Dongria villagers from the area
- See a fascinating local cooking demonstration and learn about the incredible work of the New Hope Community Centre in the rural village of Muniguda
- Explore the religious sites of Puri by cycle-rickshaw including the Jagannath Temple one of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India
- Explore the ruins of the 13th-century Sun Temple of Konark near to Puri shaped like a colossal chariot with elaborately carved stone wheels
- Enjoy a boat trip on Chilika Lake, bird spotting and taking in the scenery
- Take a cycle ride through the stunning back-roads and villages near Puri to visit the artisan village of Raghurajpur and see the fantastic array of handicrafts traditionally manufactured there
- Experience a local train ride from Puri to Kolkata
- Experience a local overnight train from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Visit to the Karmi Farm charity project
- Explore the incredible 18th-century Rumtek Monastery the home of the Karmapa Lama the spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu sect of Buddhism
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Kathmandu (12th September 2020)
Border Information: If you are joining the trip in Kathmandu, you will most likely enter Nepal at Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport (IATA code: KTM).
Wrapped around the Himalayan mountain range is the remarkable country of Nepal. It is the birthplace of the B...
Day 2 - Nuwakot (13th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today our journey begins with a drive to the historic village of Nuwakot, one of Nepal's hidden gems nestled in the central hills of the country. Full of ancient temples and palaces, Nuwakot has a beautifully serene atmosphere and
rustic ambience - perfect for getting a taste of the calm pace of rural Nepalese life.
Day 3 - Nuwakot (14th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is a free day to explore the stunning village of Nuwakot and its surroundings.
Day 4 - Pokhara (15th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will depart Nuwakot and make our way to Nepal's second city - the adventure town of Pokhara!
Day 5 - Pokhara (16th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will have a free day in the fantastic city of Pokhara. The area is famous for its myriad of spectacular
waterfalls surrounded by fertile forests and towering mountains, for its fantastic choice of yoga and meditation
retreats, and for its overwhelming choice of adventure activities from trekking to rafting to zip-lining to mountain
biking!
Day 6 - Annapurna Region (17th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we take a short drive out of Pokhara to the small village of Dhampus, where we start our 3-hour trek to our
Annapurna eco-lodge. The lodge is dramatically located in the foothills of the mountains of Annapurna and Manaslu,...
Day 7 - Annapurna Region (18th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will explore the area around our eco-lodge, meet many of the locals, and get into the heart of the
community. We will hopefully visit a local school and give something back to the local community by helping to
maintain their ingenious water systems.
Day 8 - Bandipur (19th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will make our way back down to the town of Pokhara. If people are feeling energetic there is an option to
walk down to another village and meet the jeeps there giving people a chance to take in more incredible views of
Annapurna and Machha...
Day 9 - Bandipur (20th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will have free time to relax and explore the local surroundings.
Day 10 - Chitwan NP (21st September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will drive through stunning scenery down to the lowlands of Nepal and the Terai grasslands. Our destination is Chitwan
National Park, where we will stay for the next 2 nights.
If we arrive in good time we will make a visit t...
Day 11 - Chitwan NP (22nd September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 12 - Gorakhpur (23rd September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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 o...
Day 13 - Varanasi (24th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will continue driving and reach the holy city of Varanasi in the evening.
Day 14 - Varanasi (25th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today 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 watch the morning rituals of the thousands of people who come here to purify themselves in the holy river. W...
Day 15 - Khajuraho (26th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will have a full days drive to the town of Khajuraho.
On arrival we will set up camp before settling in for the evening.
Day 16 - Khajuraho (27th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will head out for an included guided visit to the Khajuraho Erotic Temples. In the afternoon we will have some free time to
explore the town or relax back at camp.
Day 17 - Khajuraho (28th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is free to explore the area, relax on the banks of the river, or take an optional jeep safari to the nearby Panna National Park
in search of wildlife.
Day 18 - Agra (29th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Day 19 - Agra (30th September 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will have an included day tour of the major sites of Agra, starting with sunrise at the world-famous iconic
mausoleum of the Taj Mahal, followed by a visit to the Agra Fort.
Day 20 - Jaipur (1st October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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).
Day 21 - Jaipur (2nd October 2020)
Today we will have a full day exploring the sites of Jaipur on rickshaws with our local guide. Whilst in Jaipur there will also be the
option for an early morning or late afternoon hot air balloon ride over the city.
Day 22 - Delhi (3rd October 2020)
Today we leave Jaipur and travel to the chaotic Indian capital of Delhi.
Day 23 - Delhi (4th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Day 24 - Delhi (5th October 2020)
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 yo...
Day 25 - Bikaner (6th October 2020)
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.
Day 26 - Jaisalmer (7th October 2020)
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.
Day 27 - Jaisalmer (8th October 2020)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
We will have free time this morning to 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 experience the
area!
Tonight we will camp out on the outskirts of the desert, sleeping under the stars.
Day 28 - Jaisalmer (9th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Day 29 - Jodhpur (10th October 2020)
Meals: Dinner
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),...
Day 30 - Jodhpur (11th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we will have an included visit to the Mehrangarh Fort and palace. The afternoon is then free to explore this
wonderful city independently.
Day 31 - Udaipur (12th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Day 32 - Udaipur (13th October 2020)
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
Day 33 - Udaipur (14th October 2020)
We have a 2nd full day in Udaipur to give us plenty of time to discover this amazing, romantic Rajasthan city and
relax on one of the many roof-top terraces
Day 34 - Mandu (15th October 2020)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Udaipur, we will be joined by a local cook who will accompany us during the next few days as we travel through Ajanta and
Ellora.
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 camp or stay in a local hotel.
Day 33 - Udaipur (14th October 2020)
We have a 2nd full day in Udaipur to give us plenty of time to discover this amazing, romantic Rajasthan city and
relax on one of the many roof-top terraces
Day 34 - Mandu (15th October 2020)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Udaipur, we will be joined by a local cook who will accompany us during the next few days as we travel through Ajanta and
Ellora.
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 camp or stay in a local hotel.
Day 35 - Mandu (16th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 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 camping spot near Kharwand Dam, en route towards Ajanta.
Day 36 - Ajanta (17th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we complete the drive to Ajanta, arriving in the afternoon. We will visit the complex of 29 ancient Buddhist
temples cut into the rock face. We will find a basic camp nearby or continue onto Ellora depending on time.
Day 37 - Ellora (18th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will drive a short distance to Ellora where we will have an included visit to the ancient Buddhist, Hindu
and Jain caves - a set of a small temples in the rock face dating from the 6th to 11th Centuries CE. We will camp in
the grounds of a hotel tonight.
Day 38 - Mumbai (19th October 2020)
Setting off early today, we will say goodbye to our local cook and drive to the bustling city of Mumbai.
Day 39 - Mumbai (20th October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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 l...
Day 40 - Mumbai (21st October 2020)
Today will be a free day to explore this amazing city. This is also an opportunity to take a tour of the Dharavi slum areas of Mumbai.
Day 41 - Goa (22nd October 2020)
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.
Estimated Journey Time (on train) - 11-12 hours.
Day 42 - Goa (23rd October 2020)
We will have a 2nd night in North Goa tonight. Most travellers are drawn to Vagator for the stunning sunsets, the laid-back
atmosphere and the proximity of some other quieter beaches in the area such as Arambol and Anjuna.
Day 43 - Old Goa (24th October 2020)
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.
Day 44 - Old Goa (25th October 2020)
We will stay for a 2nd night on either the stunning beach of Agonda or Palolem, these beaches are the perfect places to sit back
and watch the fishing boats landing their catch or sample the delicious local cuisine.
Day 45 - Hampi (26th October 2020)
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.
Day 46 - Hampi (27th October 2020)
Today we will have a guided tour of the historical sites around Hampi by rickshaw and on foot.
Day 47 - Mysore (28th October 2020)
From Hampi we will have another full day drive to the city of Mysore, one of India's most attractive towns.
Day 48 - Mysore (29th October 2020)
On our 2nd day we will have free time in Mysore to independently explore the city's beautiful gardens, palaces, and the Shir
Chamarajendra art gallery.
Day 49 - Wayanad (30th October 2020)
Meals: Dinner
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.
Whilst in Wayanad we stay as guests of local families at a local guesthouse.
Day 50 - Wayanad (31st October 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There are many optional actvities available in Wayanad which we will have time to do today, from hiking up
Chembra Peak, visiting local waterfalls and tea plantations, or the chance to visit the nearby Muthanga Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Day 51 - Kochi (1st November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will continue our journey with a full day drive to the coastal city of Kochi.
Day 52 - Kochi (2nd November 2020)
This morning we will take a local boat to Fort Cochin and have free time to explore and visit various sites including
the Jewish Quarter, St Francis Church and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. In the evening we will be able to see a
performance from the famous Kathakali dancers, India's most spectacular dance drama.
Day 53 - Alleppey (3rd November 2020)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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 rivers and spend the night aboard.
Day 54 - Varkala (4th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
After our fantastic overnight cruise along the Keralan backwaters, we continue our journey with a short drive to the beach resort of
Varkala.
Day 55 - Varkala (5th November 2020)
Today we have free time to explore the surrounding areas and relax on the beautiful beaches.
Day 56 - Varkala (6th November 2020)
Our final day in Varkala today, spend more time relaxing the beautiful beaches or why not sample the justifyablyfamous Keralan cuisine at one of the great local restaurants.
Day 57 - Kanyakumari (7th November 2020)
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 explore the Vivekananda Rock and the surrounding sites.
Day 58 - Madurai (8th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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 afternoon we will have an included visit to the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
Day 59 - Pondicherry (9th November 2020)
Today we head to the French-influenced town of Pondicherry, and will have a free time on arrival in the afternoon.
Day 60 - Pondicherry (10th November 2020)
On our 2nd day why not spend the day relaxing and soak up the atmosphere or explore the town and its beautiful
colonial architechture.
Day 61 - Chennai (11th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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 ( time permitted ).
In the afternoon we will finish the short drive to the bustling coastal city of Chennai.
Day 62 - Chennai (12th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
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 meeti...
Day 63 - Tirupati (13th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we start our journey with a drive to the bustling town of Tirupati. In the afternoon there will be an optional visit to the Sri
Venkateswara holy temple in the nearby town of Tirumala. ( Please note if you wish to visit the temple there is a dr...
Day 64 - Vijayawada (14th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Leaving Tirupati, we will spend the next few days overlanding through Andhra Pradesh, one of the least developed states in India.
This is real off-the-beaten-track overlanding, and we will arrive in the small city of Vijayawada this evening.
Day 65 - Visakhapatnam (15th November 2020)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Today we continue our journey and drive through the back roads of Andra Pradesh. Our final destination tonight is the costal town
of Visakhapatnam.
Day 66 - Odisha Tribal Area (16th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will begin our guided tour through the rarely-visited Odisha Tribal Regions, which we will comprehensively visit over the
next 6 days. In these regions the itinerary has to be kept fairly flexible, allowing us the freedom to a...
Day 67 - Odisha Tribal Area (17th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will have a guided walk in the morning through the countryside around Goudaguda, visiting the neighbouring Mahali and
Kondh tribal villages.
This evening we will return to our guesthouse in Goudaguda for the night.
Day 68 - Odisha Tribal Area (18th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at our guesthouse we will drive to the lively Chatikona Market, which is a weekly highlight for the Dongria Kondh
tribe. We will then continue on and travel through the hills to the village of Muniguda, our destination for tonight.
Day 69 - Odisha Tribal Area (19th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will continue our journey north driving through a well known Elephant Range. We will then have a chance to stretch our
legs and walk into the Desia Kondh indigenous community. They are distinguished by the unique facial tattoos of the women. After
a village visit and picnic lunch we will continue to Baliguda.
Day 70 - Odisha Tribal Area (20th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we are going to continue on to the fascinating fishing town of Gopalpur, a once major port for the East India Company which
has an interesting decaying charm. We will have plenty of free time here to be able to explore this fascinating town.
Day 71 - Puri (21st November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our tour of the Odisha tribal areas comes to an end today as we drive on to the small town of Puri.
Puri is one of the holiest pilgrimage places in India, and has a wonderful long sandy beach. On arrival we will explore the old
pilgrim route by cycle-rickshaw, taking in ashrams, Hindu monasteries, a palm leaf manuscript library and the awesome Jagannath
temple.
Day 72 - Puri (22nd November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Our first full day here in Puri, we plan to take a short drive back to visit Chilika Lake and explore the lake by boat and take a walk
through some of the surrounding fisherman's villages.
Day 73 - Puri (23rd November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will begin with a cycle ride through rice paddies and rural hamlets, meeting local craftsmen and women and watching
them demonstrate their unique crafts. In the afternoon we will have a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Konark
Sun Temple.
Day 74 - Kolkata (24th November 2020)
It will be an early start today as we will travel by train to Kolkata, the largest city in India. We will have free time today and
tomorrow to explore this remarkable city, or take an optional photographic tour.
Estimated Journey Time (by train) - 7-8 hours.
Day 75 - Kolkata (25th November 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
Border Information: If you are joining the trip in Kolkata, you will most likely enter India at Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
International Airport (IATA code: CCU).
Today is a free day to explore the sights, sounds and flavours of the incredi...
Day 76 - Overnight train to Siliguri (26th November 2020)
During the day we will have free time to explore Kolkata, and we have the opportunity to take an optional photographical tour of
the city.
Whilst in Kolkata, your leader will assist you in arranging your Sikkim permit (you will need to bring passport photos and a
p...
Day 77 - Darjeeling (27th November 2020)
We will arrive into Siliguri at around 9:00am this morning, meeting our jeeps and drivers at the station for our onward journey
through the narrow winding roads to Darjeeling. The town of Darjeeling is really more a collection of villages situated on a high
ridge, li...
Day 78 - Darjeeling (28th November 2020)
Today is a free day to explore Darjeeling. Perhaps take a scenic train ride through the Darjeeling foothills or visit the museum at
the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
Day 79 - Darjeeling (29th November 2020)
We have another day here in Darjeeling to relax and take in the sites of Darjeeling and its surrounds.
Day 80 - Karmi Farm (30th November 2020)
Meals: Dinner
Today we will have one last free morning to explore Darjeeling. After lunch we will leave in our jeeps for Karmi Farm, a tea
plantation located in a remote rural area nearby.
Day 81 - Karmi Farm (1st December 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During our stay at Karmi Farm we will have plenty of free time to enjoy some fantastic hikes around the region.
Day 82 - Karmi Farm (2nd December 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
If we haven't already we can visit the Karmi Farm Clinic charitable project this morning. In the afternoon why not
spend the afternoon relaxing and take in the stunning views from the lodge.
Day 83 - Gangtok (3rd December 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast we will leave Karmi Farm in our jeeps and continue to Gangtok, the hilltop capital of Sikkim.
Day 84 - Gangtok (4th December 2020)
Today we will have an included visit of the nearby Rumtek Dharma Monastery in the morning, leaving the afternoon
free for you to explore Gangtok.
Day 85 - Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (5th December 2020)
Border Information: Exit India at Kakarbhitta, enter Nepal at Kakarbhitta.
Today we travel in our jeeps back to Siliguri, where we will finally join our overland truck! We will then drive over the border into
Nepal and continue onto Koshi National Park Wildlife Reserve.
Day 86 - Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (6th December 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a good breakfast to set us up for the day our guide will take us through the options of what you can do today. There will be
the chance for bird watching, jeep safaris or simply exploring the local villages.
Day 87 - Chitwan NP (7th December 2020)
Explore the incredible 18th-century Rumtek Monastery the home of the Karmapa Lama the spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu
sect of Buddhism
Included
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we will leave the plains of the Terrai behind and head towards Chitwan National Park.
Day 88 - Khatauti Khola (8th December 2020)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning there will be time to do a safari around the national park and after lunch we will journey to Khatauti Khola, home to
the Royal Beach Camp eco-adventure camp in the Nepalese mountains.
There are several optional activities on offer here such as kayaking, rafting, hiking and mountain bikings or simply relax in the
quiet surroundings.
Day 89 - Kathmandu (9th December 2020)
Meals: Breakfast
This morning we will spend some free time at the Royal Beach Camp to give us more time to take part in the optional adventure
activities there, then after lunch we will drive the last stretch up to Kathmandu, the evocative capital of Nepal.
Day 90 - Kathmandu (10th December 2020)
Border Information: If you are finishing your trip in Kathmandu, you will most likely exit Nepal at Kathmandu Tribhuvan
International Airport (IATA code: KTM).
Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Kathmandu. Please note there is no accommodatio...
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At Dragoman we aim to offer authentic, grass-roots adventurous holidays. Travel with us and we’ll get you off the beaten track and really under the skin of the places, whatever style of trip you choose. This means taking the road less travelled, mixing with the locals, learning about their culture and most importantly having an open mind.
We are based in rural Suffolk in the east of England and are proud to be independently owned. We ran our first tour in 1981 and have grown to be a market leader in overland travel. Over the years we’ve grown steadily in size but are still small enough to aim to ensure that each Dragoman traveller has a unique - and hopefully - life changing experience. Last year 2500 travellers joined us on a Dragoman adventure, visiting 55 different countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Our overland tours range from 9 days to 235 days in length. Our shorter 2 or 3 week trips offer a great snapshot of a country or region; giving our travellers a short, sharp adventure travel experience. In just a short break from your everyday life we can get you off the tourist trail and take you on a perspective-changing journey.
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Logistics
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against
unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies.
It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before
or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements.
For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements,
please visit this link
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Meals Included
Meals: Breakfasts x 51, Lunches x 22, Dinners x 28
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
Optional Activities
A selection of optional activities is listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This list is designed to be a helpful guide as to what is
commonly available in each location, and is neither an exhaustive list, a guarantee that the activity is available, or an
endorsement or recommendation. Certain activities may not be available on your particular visit and it may not be possible to do
all the activities listed in the time available at each destination. It is recommended to give yourself extra time in your joining or
ending city if you would like to participate in some optional activities there. Prices listed are for entrance only and do not include
transport costs to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. The prices are displayed according to our latest information
and in the best faith, but prices do fluctuate due to exchange rates, season, numbers of participants, and simple increases from
the operator, and therefore any prices listed are a guide only and cannot be guaranteed. If you partake in any optional activities,
you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of
your contract with Dragoman. You may be required to sign/complete a waiver form or optional activity form for some optional
activities. For more information around activity safety and insurance, please see the Essential Information document.
Additional Information
Itinerary Disclaimer
The routes, activities and places visited described in these notes are intentions and are meant as a rough guide only. By their very
nature, overland itineraries need to be flexible and the regions that we are travelling through are often unpredictable. We intend to
follow the planned route but exact night stops and inclusions cannot be guaranteed and it sometimes happens that we decide to
make a change to our planned itinerary. This may be for a variety of reasons; climatic, road or bureaucratic conditions may
demand it. Changes to the itinerary may occur with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to your trip.
Drive Times
Drive times are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. These are the approximate number of hours that the vehicle will be in motion,
and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, comfort breaks,
shopping stops, toilet stops, etc. The times given are approximate estimates only and whilst given with the best of intentions, the
drive times are heavily dependent on traffic, road conditions, weather, police roadblocks, and many other factors.
Accommodation and Meals Included
The type of accommodation and included meals are listed for each day of the itinerary. These listings show our intention and on
most departures the listings will be accurate. However due to the flexible nature of overland itineraries, climatic, bureaucratic or
road conditions may demand changes to our listed intentions or groups may simply decide to amend the plans from time to time.
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