11-Nights Classical India with Nepal - Small Group

11 nights from: $5,475

Classical India With Nepal - Small Group
Set out on the journey of a lifetime as you meet the women who climbed Mount Everest in Kathmandu, step back in time to the Mughal Empire in Old Delhi and barter for the best deals at the fragrant spice markets in Jaipur. Enjoy an esteemed dinner at Dera Amer, a protected wilderness close to Jaipur, that connects you to nature like never before, with elephants roaming free across this vast reserve. Journey from Jaipur to Agra, home of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Tour this architectural wonder and explore the nearby village of Kachhpura, where a stop at a rooftop cafe serves up tea, pakora and stunning views of the Taj Mahal in the distance. In the Holy City of Varanasi, rise before dawn for a spectacular sunrise boat cruise on the River Ganges.


Dining Summary

• 2 Dinner with Wine (DW)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)
• 4 Dinner (D)

• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Jaipur: Join your Local Expert for a walk through the city’s old lanes and see artisans working with age-old techniques.
• Jaipur: Visit the royal observatory and see Jantar Mantar, a collection of 18th century architectural astronomical instruments, including the world’s largest stone dun dial.
• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Agra: Visit the 'Sheroes Café', a local business run by women survivors of acid attacks. Be inspired by their resilience in rebuilding a life for themselves, while supporting their efforts to reintegrate back into the community.  Sheroes Cafe actively recruits and employs people from underrepresented populations who may otherwise find getting work difficult.  The ‘Sheroes’ are women who are on the way to becoming true fighters. Join them in a celebration of courage, forcing society to re-evaluate its norms about beauty and appearance. Sheroes Cafe, ran and operated solely by women, advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality and UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
• Agra: Embark on a guided tour through Kachhpura and discover the locals’ agricultural lifestyle, as you enjoy tea and pakora on a rooftop with views of the Taj Mahal.

• Kathmandu: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Jaipur: Enjoy a special outdoor dining experience at the esteemed Dera Amer. With elephants roaming free on its land, the venue’s primary purpose is to maintain an area of natural beauty, while protecting its wildlife.
• Agra: Dine for lunch at the beautiful Laxmi Niwas Palace in Bharatpur.
• Varanasi: Toast to your travels over a Celebration Dinner at your Hotel.

• Kathmandu: Hear an inspirational talk led by a woman who summited Mount Everest, the highest point above sea level on Earth.
• Varanasi: Join an expert in India's religious rituals to learn more about the colorful candlelit tradition of Aarti as you participate in the sunset ceremony in the Ganges, against a backdrop of ringing bells and chanting music.

• Agra: Visit the 'Sheroes Café', a local business run by women survivors of acid attacks. Be inspired by their resilience in rebuilding a life for themselves, while supporting their efforts to reintegrate back into the community.  Sheroes Cafe actively recruits and employs people from underrepresented populations who may otherwise find getting work difficult.  The ‘Sheroes’ are women who are on the way to becoming true fighters. Join them in a celebration of courage, forcing society to re-evaluate its norms about beauty and appearance. Sheroes Cafe, ran and operated solely by women, advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality and UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

• : Choose between two experiences in Agra.

• Kathmandu: Visit sacred Swayambhunath, known as the Monkey Temple for its mischievous inhabitants.
• Kathmandu: Tour Durbar Square and Royal Palace.
• Kathmandu: See the holiest of Hindu shrines, Pashupatinath Temple.
• Kathmandu: Visit the colossal stupa, Boudhanath.
• Bhadgaon: Enjoy an excursion to the ancient capital Bhadgaon.
• Kathmandu: Visit a pottery workshop, where a local craftsman will provide you with a demonstration on this age-old craft.
• Delhi: Take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Delhi.
• Delhi: Visit the Hindu Temple of Swaminarayan Akshardham, a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony.
• Delhi: Ride by rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar in Old Delhi.
• Delhi: See the Red Fort and Qutub Minar. Drive along the Rajpath to view the India Gate and Parliament House.
• Delhi: Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. A black stone platform marks the spot where he was cremated. And see the Tomb of the Emperor Humayun, built in 1570. The tomb inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
• Jaipur: Visit the flower market and spice market and take in the sights and sounds.
• Haryana: Visit the Heritage Transport Museum, a fascinating showcase of the evolution of transport in India.
• Jaipur: Join your Local Expert for a walk through the city’s old lanes and see artisans working with age-old techniques.
• Jaipur: Visit the royal observatory and see Jantar Mantar, a collection of 18th century architectural astronomical instruments, including the world’s largest stone dun dial.
• Jaipur: Ascend by jeep to stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls of Amber Fort. Enjoy the shimmering mirrored walls and ceilings, the airy rooms that housed queens and c
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