Private journey · India and Nepal
North India and Nepal: The Taj Mahal to the Kathmandu Valley
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, then the temples and old royal squares of the Kathmandu valley and the lakes and Himalayan views of Pokhara.
- Duration
- 10 nights · 11 days
- Route
- Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Kathmandu · Pokhara
- Best months
- October to April
- Hotels
- Palace hotels and heritage hotels in the Kathmandu valley
- Pricing
- Tailored to your choices
Why this journey
Why this India and Nepal tour
This India and Nepal tour links the Golden Triangle to the Himalaya in eleven days. After Delhi, Agra and Jaipur you fly to Kathmandu for its old royal cities, then on to Pokhara beneath the Annapurna range. Like every India and Nepal tour we plan, it can be shaped around your dates, pace and interests. For background, see our guide to travelling in Nepal.
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Three royal cities
Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, each with its own Durbar Square of temples and palaces.
02
Living faith
Prayer wheels at Boudhanath and the cremation ghats of Pashupatinath on the Bagmati river.
03
The Annapurna range
Sunrise over the mountains from Sarangkot, and a quiet boat on Phewa Lake.
The route
Your route
You travel by road between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, then fly to Kathmandu. In Nepal you take short flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara, with a private guide and driver throughout.
Day by day
Your India and Nepal tour, day by day
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
You are met at the airport and driven to your hotel to rest.
Overnight: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Day 2 Delhi to Agra
A morning in Delhi at Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar, then the drive to Agra. The Taj Mahal at sunset from Mehtab Bagh.
Overnight: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Day 3 Agra to Jaipur
The Taj Mahal at sunrise, then Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Jaipur.
Overnight: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Day 4 Jaipur
Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the bazaars of the old city.
Overnight: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Day 5 Jaipur to Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu via Delhi. A quiet evening at your hotel.
Overnight: Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu
Day 6 Kathmandu
Kathmandu Durbar Square and the hilltop stupa of Swayambhunath.
Overnight: Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu
Day 7 Patan and Boudhanath
The temples and metalworkers of Patan, then Boudhanath and Pashupatinath in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu
Day 8 Kathmandu to Pokhara
A short flight west to Pokhara, beside Phewa Lake. The afternoon is free.
Overnight: Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, Pokhara
Day 9 Pokhara
Sunrise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot, then a boat on the lake to the island temple.
Overnight: Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, Pokhara
Day 10 Pokhara to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
Fly back to Kathmandu and spend the afternoon in Bhaktapur, the best preserved of the valley’s royal towns.
Overnight: Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu
Day 11 Depart Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Where you’ll stay
Hotels on this India and Nepal tour
These are the hotels we usually suggest for this route. We confirm each one with you, and can suggest alternatives at a similar level if you prefer.
Taj Palace
New Delhi · 1 night
The Oberoi Amarvilas
Agra · 1 night
Rambagh Palace
Jaipur · 2 nights
Dwarika’s Hotel
Kathmandu · 4 nights
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge
Pokhara · 2 nights
Make it yours
Shape it around you
This India and Nepal tour is a starting point. These are some of the changes our travellers most often ask for.
Questions
Questions about this India and Nepal tour
Do we need a visa for Nepal?
Many nationalities can get a Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu. We will confirm what applies to your passport, along with the Indian visa.
When is the best time to travel?
October to April suits both countries. October and November bring the clearest mountain views; December to February is cool and often clear.
Are the mountain flights reliable?
Flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara are short but depend on the weather. We keep the schedule flexible so a delay does not cost you a visit.
Is the flight to Kathmandu included?
The flights within the journey are included. We confirm the routing and baggage allowance in your quote.
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Enquire about this India and Nepal tour
Tell us when you would like to travel and who is coming. We will reply personally to arrange a call at a time that suits you.
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