For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website82India / NepalItineraryThe Road to Kathmandu 13 days This is one of the great overland journeys.From Delhi we head to Jaipur, the lively capital of Rajasthan, before shifting gear to explore a charming rural village and stay in a centuries-old palace. We marvel at the world's most famous Mughal icon, the Taj Mahal, then head to the holy city of Varanasi, where pilgrims bathe in the holy water of the Ganges. Over the border in Nepal, we search for exotic wildlife on elephant-back, before reaching the famed Himalayan city of Kathmandu. We enjoy a cycling tour around the birthplace of Lord Siddharta Gautama - the original Lord Buddha. Going from temple to temple, it's not hard to feel the tranquillity of this special place.Trip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1 / Delhi Arrive at anytime in Delhi. If you've time before the group meets in the evening, explore Connaught Place and Chandi Chowk, the city's oldest market. Or simply wander one of the world's mighty metropolises in wonder. Day 2-3 / Jaipur Explore the capital of Rajasthan, a vibrant city where modern life jostles against centuries of history. Visit the Amber Fort and enjoy a walk around Jaipur, stopping off to check out the Palace of the Winds. There is time to revel in Jaipur's other great highlights: the City Palace, and the old markets, where you can pick up some fantastic souvenirs. Day 4 / Tordi Garh A small, traditional and friendly village that sees few tourists, Tordi Garh is set amongst several old temples and a crumbling fort. Explore and stay overnight in the town's 16th century palace. Day 5 / Agra Bask in the romance and beauty of the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the world's most impressive testaments to love and India's most renowned and striking monument. Day 6-8 / Varanasi Take the overnight train from Agra to the holy city of Varanasi. Here, pilgrims flock to the ghats along the great Ganges river to bathe. Experience this spectacle at dawn on a dawn river cruise. Day 9 / Lumbini The birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini exudes a special spirit all its own; we explore the area on bikes. We then spend the night in a charming jungle lodge. Day 10-11 / Chitwan National Park We travel to the village of Sauraha by Chitwan National Park. Next day we go on safari on elephant back or by dugout canoe in search of exotic wildlife, including the elusive Royal Bengal tiger and the Indian rhinoceros. Day 12-13 / Kathmandu Arriving in Kathmandu, there's plenty of time to explore, shop or relax, and soak up the unique atmosphere of the Nepalese capital, perhaps starting in its cultural heart: Durbar Square. Our tour ends the following morning. Additional post-tour accommodation is available on request. Group size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate / Wildlife Easy.Transport: Bicycle rickshaw, Boat, Bus, Elephant, Local bus, On foot, Sleeper train, Taxi.Accommodation: 7 nights hotels/guesthouses, 3 nights jungle lodge, 1 night historic hotel, 1 night overnight train.Start Day: Saturday End Day: Thursday Tour code: GIRKNEWStart FinishStart Finish201108-Jan 20-Jan05-Feb 17-Feb05-Mar 17-Mar02-Apr 14-Apr30-Apr 12-May28-May 09-Jun25-Jun 07-Jul23-Jul 04-Aug20-Aug 01-Sep17-Sep 29-Sep15-Oct 27-Oct12-Nov 24-Nov10-Dec 22-Dec201207-Jan 19-Jan04-Feb 16-Feb03-Mar 15-Mar31-Mar 12-Apr28-Apr 10-May26-May 07-Jun

BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769Nelpa / Iadin83ItineraryItineraryDay 1 / DelhiDay 2-3 / Jaipur Day 4 / Tordi Garh Day 5 / Agra Day 6-8 / Varanasi Day 9 / Lumbini Day 10-11 / Chitwan National Park Day 12 / Pokhara Day 13-14 / Hyenjakot Day 15-16 / Kathmandu Day 1-2 / Kathmandu Day 3-6 / Annapurna Trek Day 7-8 / Whitewater Rafting - Seti River Day 9-10 / Chitwan National Park Day 11 / Lumbini Day 12-14 / Varanasi Day 15 / Agra - Taj Mahal Day 16 / Tordi Garh Day 17-18 / Jaipur Day 19-20 / Delhi Maharajas & Mountains 16 days NEWAn action-packed adventure through Nepal and India.Mountains & Plains 20 days Mughal magnificence and majestic mountains.From the hubbub of Delhi, through the Mughal might and beauty of Rajasthan's mythic cities and villages, to the luminous Taj Mahal and the ghats along the Ganges in Varanasi, this immersive journey takes in the best of Maharaja India. Across the border and into Nepal, we go on safari on elephant-back in search of a wide range of wildlife, before embarking on a short but spectacular trek through the Annapurna range and the world's most breathtaking mountain views.This action-packed adventure highlights the diversity of Nepal and India. A stunning trekking adventure amongst the world's highest peaks, where the thrill of whitewater rafting and the jungles of Chitwan contrast beautifully with the incomparable Taj Mahal, the mystery of Varanasi and the colourful splendour of Rajasthan.Trip InfoTrip InfoDeparture DatesDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 15.Grade: Culture Moderate / Wildlife Easy / Walking Moderate.Transport: Bicycle rickshaw, Boat, Bus, Elephant, Local bus, On foot, Sleeper train, Taxi.Accommodation: lodge, 1 night overnight train, 1 night historic hotel, 1 night jungle lodge, 9 nights hotels/guesthouses.Start Day: Saturday End Day: SundayTour code: GIMMGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate / Trekking Moderate / Wildlife Easy.Transport: Bicycle rickshaw, Boat, Bus, Elephant, Sleeper train, Taxi, Trek, Whitewater raft.Accommodation: 1 night camping, 1 night historic hotel, 3 nights jungle lodge, 4 nights trekking lodge, 10 nights hotels/guesthouses.Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.Start Day: Sunday End Day: FridayTour code: GIMPStart FinishStart FinishStart FinishStart Finish201108-Jan 23-Jan05-Feb 20-Feb05-Mar 20-Mar02-Apr 17-Apr30-Apr 15-May28-May 12-Jun25-Jun 10-Jul23-Jul 07-Aug20-Aug 04-Sep17-Sep 02-Oct15-Oct 30-Oct12-Nov 27-Nov10-Dec 25-Dec201207-Jan 22-Jan04-Feb 19-Feb03-Mar 18-Mar31-Mar 15-Apr28-Apr 13-May26-May 10-Jun201109-Jan 28-Jan23-Jan 11-Feb06-Feb 25-Feb20-Feb 11-Mar06-Mar 25-Mar20-Mar 08-Apr03-Apr 22-Apr17-Apr 06-May01-May 20-May15-May 03-Jun04-Sep 23-Sep18-Sep 07-Oct02-Oct 21-Oct16-Oct 04-Nov30-Oct 18-Nov13-Nov 02-Dec27-Nov 16-Dec11-Dec 30-Dec25-Dec 13-Jan201208-Jan 27-Jan22-Jan 10-Feb05-Feb 24-Feb19-Feb 09-Mar04-Mar 23-Mar18-Mar 06-Apr01-Apr 20-Apr15-Apr 04-May29-Apr 18-May13-May 01-Jun27-May 15-JunSee our website for a detailed itinerarySee our website for a detailed itinerary