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Himalayan Adventure: India, Nepal & Bhutan

20 days, Delhi to Paro

20 days

Delhi to Paro

From$26939HKD
was $35919
Valid on Feb 9 2025
Trip Code: AHDB

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 20, avg 14.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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20 days

Delhi to Paro

From$26939HKD
was $35919
Valid on Feb 9 2025
Trip Code: AHDB

Special Offers

Expires on Feb 01, 2025 04:59 UTC
Promo Code G25GAV025ADV01GAS
Expires on Feb 01, 2025 04:59 UTC
Promo Code G25GAV025ADV03GAS

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 20

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 99

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Places visited

Itinerary Notes

Want to experience the sights and sounds of Holi? Make sure you’re in India on March 14, 2025 or March 4, 2026 for the nation’s most colourful festival.

Itinerary

Day 1Delhi

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Women With Wheels Transfer| Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Delhi/Āgra

Enjoy a youth-led walk through the backstreets of Delhi with G Adventures-supported project, City Walk. Observe a different perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth in the community. Later, explore Old Delhi and travel onward to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment City Walk

Day 3Āgra

Set eyes on the sparkling Taj Mahal at sunrise before exploring more of this famous landmark. In the afternoon, visit the I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and the Agra Fort.

Day 4Āgra/Dhula Village

Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the now-deserted former capital of the Mughals, and a stunningly preserved UNESCO site. Visit the Abhaneri Stepwell and marvel at this uniquely Indian water harvesting system. In the afternoon, travel to Dhula Village and get a closer look at rural life in Rajasthan. Tonight, settle in to your cozy tent then opt to relax by the fire and take in the starry night sky.

Day 5Dhula Village/Jaipur

Continue to the pink city of Jaipur. Along the way, try your hand at block printing with the women of the Anoothi Project before arriving at your hotel. Built according to Hindu architectural principles, Jaipur utilizes a unique organization unlike anywhere else in India.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Anoothi Block Printing Experience

Day 6Jaipur

Enjoy a visit to the Amber Fort, famous for its mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture. After, visit the City Palace and have a photo opportunity at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds).

Day 7Jaipur/Delhi

If you aren't afraid of heights, opt for a morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur. Return to Delhi in the afternoon and enjoy free time to explore more of the bustling city.

Day 8Delhi/Kathmandu

Catch a flight from Delhi to Kathmandu today where you will enjoy free time in the city before a walk with the group in Patan Durbar Square.

Day 9Kathmandu

Take a guided tour of the royal city of Bhaktapur, and the Bodhnath Stupa. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings). Afterwards, taste the delicious dishes made during an authentic local lunch. The evening is free to do as you please.

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 10Kathmandu/Pokhara

Drive across the mountains to beautiful Pokhara. Immerse yourself in the views of the spectacular Annapurna Range. Upon arrival set out on an orientation walk along Phewa Lake.

Day 11Pokhara

Spend the day as you please, indulging in a variety of optional activities in Pokhara. Find a cute cafe to sip some tea in or maybe go for a short hike in the Annapurna ranges. You could also walk up to Sarangkot for incredible views or spend time boating in Phewa lake and walk through the gardens.

Day 12Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

Leave Pokhara behind and transfer by private vehicle to Chitwan. Upon arrival enjoy a welcome by the Chitwan Community Guesthouse.

Travel to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy an overnight cultural experience with the indigenous Tharu community. Experience their culture through dance and song, along with a traditional meal in the familial dining area. In the evening, retreat back to your private thatched cottage to watch the buffalo and goats roaming about.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 13Chitwan National Park

Take a 4x4 jeep safari through the national park and search for the elusive tiger.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay

Day 14Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu

Travel back to the capital city and enjoy a free evening for last minute shopping and exploring.

Day 15Kathmandu to Thimphu via Paro

Fly from Nepal to Bhutan today for the start of the next leg of your adventure. Transfer to Thimphu from the Paro airport and opt to grab dinner with the group.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 16Thimphu

Visit the National Memorial Chorten, the Buddha Point, and Motithang Takin Preserve. In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 17Thimphu/Punākha

Travel to Punakha in the morning crossing Dochula Pass. After a pleasant stop for views enjoy a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang Temple learning about its historical significance. In the afternoon explore the stunning Punakha Dzong.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 18Punākha/Paro

Take a scenic drive back to Paro this morning with a few stops en route. Upon arrival the group will visit the Paro Dzong as well as the local archery grounds. This evening you'll have free time to wander and indulge as you please.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 19Paro

Enjoy a morning hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). The hike is about 7km and offers a chance to visit 13 holy relics, at a place considered to be one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world. After finishing the hike you'll have the rest of the evening free to explore more of Paro on your own before one last dinner with the group.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 20Paro

Depart at any time. Airport transfer included.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • 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
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay, Royal Chitwan National Park
  • Sustainable Development Fees
  • Agra Fort visit
  • Taj Mahal visit
  • I'timad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) entrance
  • Fatephur Sikri visit
  • Jaipur City Palace entrance and guided tours
  • Abhaneri stepwell visit
  • Guided tour of Bhaktapur City
  • Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration
  • Boudhnath Stupa visit
  • Chitwan National Park 4x4 safari
  • Cycling through villages in Chitwan
  • Memorial Chorten & Motithang Takin Preserve visit
  • Tashichho Dzong visit
  • Chimi Lakhang Hike
  • Explore Paro Dzong and Archery grounds
  • Hike to Taktsang Monastery Tiger's Nest
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Flights from India to Nepal and Nepal to Bhutan

Accommodations

Hotels (16 nts), comfortable tented camp (1 nt), guesthouse/cottage (2 nts).

Meals

5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Allow USD395-515 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private bus, 4x4, walking/hiking, private vehicle, taxis, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, flight from India to Nepal, flight from Nepal to Bhutan.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $6399.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Himalayan Adventure: India, Nepal & Bhutan

| 20 days - Delhi to Paro - from $26939 HKD