01 Nov 2026
Twin share
£1,195pp
Escorted tour
India to Nepal for 18–35s: Delhi to Kathmandu – 21 Days
Jaipur, the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, Chitwan, Trisuli rafting and an Annapurna trek, for travellers aged 18 to 35.
21 days
From £960
Tour overview
This 21-day trip for travellers aged 18 to 35 crosses from the forts and temples of northern India into the jungles, rivers and mountains of Nepal, mixing landmark sights with village stays and plenty of time on foot and on the water. Groups have up to 16 travellers, with a local leader throughout. You stay twenty nights: mostly in simple hotels, plus a heritage property in rural Rajasthan, an overnight sleeper train, a lodge near Chitwan, a night of riverside camping, two teahouses on the trek and a community homestay. A home-cooked dinner in Tordi and meals on the river section are included, leaving the rest of the food to you, from Delhi street snacks to Nepali dal bhat.
From Delhi you head into the countryside to Tordi, a little-visited village with a heritage stay and a home-cooked dinner, then on to Jaipur, the Pink City, with time for Amber Fort and an optional sunrise hike or hot-air balloon flight. A public bus brings you to Agra and the Taj Mahal, and an overnight train carries you to Varanasi, where a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges reveals the city's bathing ghats and evening ceremonies.
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Crossing the border at Sunauli, you visit Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, then head to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a jeep safari in search of rhinos, deer and birdlife. In Kathmandu you have free time to explore its temples and markets before the adventure turns active.
A drive over the rim of the Kathmandu Valley brings you to the Trisuli River for white-water rafting and a night at a riverside camp, then on to the lakeside town of Pokhara. From Shyauli Bazaar you trek on stone steps through villages and rhododendron forests to Ghandruk and Tolkha, with views across the Modi Khola valley, and spend a night in a Gurung community homestay in Hemjakot before returning to Pokhara and Kathmandu.
The physical rating is high, with trekking, rafting and long travel days. This trip suits fit, adventurous young travellers who want India's icons and Nepal's outdoors in one great-value journey.
Trip highlights
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A village stay in Tordi (Day 2)
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The Taj Mahal in Agra (Days 5–6)
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A sunrise boat on the Ganges (Day 8)
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A jeep safari in Chitwan (Day 11)
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Rafting the Trisuli River (Days 14–15)
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A teahouse trek and Gurung homestay (Days 16–19)
Your route
15 stops from Delhi to Hemjakot
- Delhi Day 1
- Tordi Day 2
- Jaipur Days 3–4
- Agra Days 5–6
- Varanasi Days 7–8
- Sonauli Day 9
- Lumbini Day 9
- Chitwan National Park Days 10–11
- Kathmandu Days 12–13 & 20
- Trisuli River Day 14
- Kurintar Day 15
- Pokhara Days 15 & 19
- Ghandruk Day 16
- Tolkha Day 17
- Hemjakot Day 18
Why choose this tour
India's great sights and Nepal's outdoors in a single trip. Rafting, trekking and village stays at a price young travellers can afford.
Best suited to
- Travellers aged 18 to 35
- Fit, active travellers
- Solo travellers looking for a social group
- First-time visitors to India and Nepal
Day-by-day itinerary
21 days from Delhi, India to Kathmandu, Nepal
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Day 1 · Delhi Arrive in Delhi
A welcome meeting with your leader.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Tordi Tordi
Travel to a little-visited village for a home-cooked dinner.
- Hotel
- Heritage property
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Jaipur Jaipur
An optional sunrise hike, then on to the Pink City.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 4 · Amber Fort, Jaipur Jaipur
Explore Amber Fort, with an optional balloon flight.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 5 · Agra Agra
A public bus to Agra and the Taj Mahal.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 6 · Agra Fort Agra
A free day, then the night train east.
- Hotel
- Overnight sleeper train
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Day 7 · Varanasi Varanasi
Arrive in India's holiest city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 8 · Ganges, Varanasi Varanasi
A sunrise boat ride along the ghats.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 9 · Sunauli, Lumbini Lumbini
Cross into Nepal to the birthplace of the Buddha.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 10 · Chitwan National Park Chitwan
Travel to a lodge near the national park.
- Hotel
- Lodge
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Day 11 · Chitwan National Park Chitwan safari
A jeep safari in search of rhinos.
- Hotel
- Lodge
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Day 12 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
Travel to Nepal's capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 13 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
Free time and a group meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 14 · Trisuli River Trisuli River
White-water rafting and a riverside camp.
- Hotel
- Riverside camping
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15 · Trisuli River, Pokhara Pokhara
More rafting, then on to Pokhara.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 16 · Shyauli Bazaar, Ghandruk Ghandruk
Begin the trek on stone steps to Ghandruk.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 17 · Tolkha Tolkha
Trek with views over the Modi Khola valley.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 18 · Dhampus, Hemjakot Hemjakot
Trek through rhododendron forest to a Gurung village.
- Hotel
- Community homestay
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Day 19 · Phedi, Pokhara Pokhara
A short descent and transfer to Pokhara.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 20 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
A long drive back to the capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 21 · Kathmandu Trip ends
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Delhi (1 night) Hotel
- Tordi (1 night) Heritage property
- Jaipur (2 nights) Hotel
- Agra (1 night) Hotel
- Agra to Varanasi (1 night) Overnight sleeper train
- Varanasi (2 nights) Hotel
- Lumbini (1 night) Hotel
- Chitwan National Park (2 nights) Lodge
- Kathmandu (2 nights) Hotel
- Trisuli River (1 night) Riverside camping
- Pokhara (1 night) Hotel
- Ghandruk (1 night) Teahouse
- Tolkha (1 night) Teahouse
- Hemjakot (1 night) Community homestay
- Pokhara (1 night) Hotel
- Kathmandu (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 20 nights in hotels, a heritage stay, a lodge, a camp, teahouses, a homestay and a sleeper train
- Meals 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, including a home-cooked dinner in Tordi and meals on the Trisuli River section
- Overland transport, including public bus and sleeper train
- Taj Mahal and Varanasi sunrise boat ride
- Chitwan jeep safari
- Trisuli River rafting
- Three-day Annapurna foothills trek
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 18 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 18 dinners
- International flights
- Visas for India and Nepal
- Most meals
- Optional activities, tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are over 35 — this trip is for 18 to 35-year-olds
- You want comfort — some nights are camping, teahouses and a homestay
- You dislike long travel days — there are several
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 15 and 21 · Lunch: Days 14–15 · Dinner: Days 2 and 14
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Departures & prices
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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.
Who is this trip for?
Travellers aged 18 to 35.
How hard is the trek?
Three days on village trails and stone steps in the Annapurna foothills, with a good level of fitness needed.
What is the accommodation like?
Simple hotels, plus a heritage stay, a sleeper train, a lodge, a riverside camp, teahouses and a homestay.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need visas for India and Nepal. India's e-visa must be arranged before travel.
Is the hot-air balloon included?
No, the Jaipur balloon flight is optional and runs from September to April.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers aged 18 to 35, with a local 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
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
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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