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Escorted tour
Luxury India & Nepal: Delhi, Varanasi, Pokhara & Chitwan – 19 Days
Delhi, Jaipur, the Taj Mahal, Lucknow and Varanasi, then Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan in comfortable hotels, in a group of up to 12.
19 days
From £4,707
Tour overview
This 19-day small-group tour combines the great sights of northern India with the mountains, temples and jungles of Nepal, travelling at a relaxed pace with comfortable hotels and many experiences included. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay eighteen nights in air-conditioned hotels, among them a family-run heritage palace hotel in Jaipur, the Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu and a jungle lodge on the Rapti River in Chitwan. Seventeen breakfasts, five lunches and nine dinners are included, from a welcome dinner in Delhi and a home-cooked meal in Jaipur to an Awadhi cooking class in Lucknow and a Nepali cooking class near Nagarkot.
In Delhi a leader-led tour of the old city visits the Sikh temple of Sheeshganj Gurudwara and the great Jama Masjid mosque. In Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, you stay at the Narain Niwas Palace, a heritage hotel run by the same family for generations, and visit Amber Fort and the City Palace. Agra brings the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, seat of the Mughal Empire.
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Lucknow, rarely included on group tours, is known for its elegant architecture and Awadhi cuisine, and you dine at a café run by survivors of acid attacks. In Varanasi you join a candle-flower ceremony on the Ganges, watch the evening ganga aarti and take a sunrise boat ride past the ghats, and visit Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Flying to Kathmandu, you explore the city's temples and squares with your leader, then head to the hill station of Nagarkot for a 180-degree Himalayan sunrise. A flight takes you to Pokhara, where you cross Phewa Tal by boat, visit the Peace Pagoda and watch dawn break over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot. Two nights at a jungle lodge in Chitwan include a dugout canoe trip and wildlife spotting before you return to Kathmandu.
The physical rating is low, making this tour suitable for most travellers. It suits those who want to see India and Nepal in comfort, with a small group and the logistics handled throughout. Flights between Delhi and Kathmandu and within Nepal are included.
Trip highlights
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A heritage palace hotel in Jaipur (Days 3–4)
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The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (Days 5–6)
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An Awadhi cooking class in Lucknow (Day 7)
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Sunrise on the Ganges in Varanasi (Day 9)
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Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot (Day 14)
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A jungle lodge in Chitwan (Days 16–17)
Your route
14 stops from Delhi to Kathmandu
- Delhi Days 1–2
- Jaipur Days 3–4
- Amber Fort Day 4
- Agra Day 5
- Lucknow Days 6–7
- Varanasi Days 8–9
- Sarnath Day 9
- Delhi Day 10
- Kathmandu Days 11–12
- Bhaktapur Day 13
- Nagarkot Day 13
- Pokhara Days 14–15
- Chitwan Days 16–17
- Kathmandu Days 18–19
Why choose this tour
India and Nepal in comfortable hotels, at a relaxed pace. Many meals and experiences included, with a small group.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- First-time visitors to India and Nepal
- Couples and solo travellers
- Food lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
19 days from Delhi, India to Kathmandu, Nepal
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Day 1 · Delhi Arrive in Delhi
An airport welcome and a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- The Grand Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Jama Masjid, Sheeshganj Gurudwara Old Delhi
A leader-led tour of the old city.
- Hotel
- The Grand Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Jaipur Jaipur
Travel to a heritage palace hotel.
- Hotel
- Hotel Narain Niwas Palace or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Amber Fort, City Palace Jaipur
A guided visit to Amber Fort.
- Hotel
- Hotel Narain Niwas Palace or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Agra, Taj Mahal Agra
Drive to Agra and visit the Taj Mahal.
- Hotel
- Royal Sarovar Portico or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Agra Fort, Lucknow Lucknow
Agra Fort, then travel to Lucknow.
- Hotel
- Fortune Park BBD or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Lucknow Lucknow
A city tour and Awadhi cooking class.
- Hotel
- Fortune Park BBD or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Varanasi Varanasi
Travel to Varanasi for the evening ganga aarti.
- Hotel
- Ramada Katesar or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Ganges, Sarnath Varanasi
A sunrise boat ride and a visit to Sarnath.
- Hotel
- Ramada Katesar or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Delhi Delhi
Return to Delhi for a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- The Grand Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
Fly to Nepal and meet the group.
- Hotel
- Yak and Yeti
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 12 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
A sightseeing tour of the capital.
- Hotel
- Yak and Yeti
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Nagarkot Nagarkot
A cooking class, then the hill station.
- Hotel
- Club Himalaya or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 · Nagarkot, Pokhara, Phewa Tal Pokhara
Himalayan sunrise, then fly to Pokhara.
- Hotel
- Hotel Barahi or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Sarangkot Pokhara
Sunrise over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot.
- Hotel
- Hotel Barahi or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 16 · Chitwan Chitwan
Drive to a jungle lodge on the Rapti River.
- Hotel
- Barahi Jungle Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 17 · Chitwan Chitwan
A dugout canoe trip and wildlife spotting.
- Hotel
- Barahi Jungle Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 18 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu.
- Hotel
- Yak and Yeti
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 19 · Kathmandu Tour ends
The tour ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Delhi (2 nights) The Grand Hotel or similar
- Jaipur (2 nights) Hotel Narain Niwas Palace or similar
- Agra (1 night) Royal Sarovar Portico or similar
- Lucknow (2 nights) Fortune Park BBD or similar
- Varanasi (2 nights) Ramada Katesar or similar
- Delhi (1 night) The Grand Hotel or similar
- Kathmandu (2 nights) Yak and Yeti
- Nagarkot (1 night) Club Himalaya or similar
- Pokhara (2 nights) Hotel Barahi or similar
- Chitwan (2 nights) Barahi Jungle Lodge or similar
- Kathmandu (1 night) Yak and Yeti
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 18 nights in comfortable hotels and a jungle lodge
- Meals 17 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 9 dinners
- Flights within the tour and private transport
- Old Delhi tour, Amber Fort, City Palace, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Lucknow city tour and Awadhi cooking class
- Varanasi ceremonies, sunrise boat ride and Sarnath
- Kathmandu sightseeing, Nepali cooking class and Pokhara boat ride
- Chitwan canoe trip and wildlife activities
- Leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Visas for India and Nepal
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 12 lunches and 9 dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want trekking — this is a sightseeing tour
- You prefer independent travel
- You want a budget trip
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–10 and 12–19 · Lunch: Days 9, 13 and 15–17 · Dinner: Days 1, 3, 6–7, 10–11, 13 and 16–17
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What are the hotels like?
Air-conditioned hotels throughout, including a heritage palace hotel in Jaipur and a jungle lodge in Chitwan.
Is there much walking?
The physical rating is low, with walking tours and some early starts for sunrises.
Are flights within the tour included?
Yes, internal flights between India and Nepal and within Nepal are included.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need visas for India and Nepal. India's e-visa must be arranged before travel.
Is alcohol available?
Some hotels may not serve alcohol.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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