India and Nepal Tour

Upon your arrival at Delhi airport, our representative will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. Later, you can relax or stroll through the colorful Delhi markets. Spend the night in Delhi.

Accommodation: Hotel (The Royal Plaza)
Max, Elevation: 227m/745ft.

Delhi is believed to have been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. For most of its history, it served as the capital of kingdom and empires. It has been invaded, sacked and rebuilt many times, especially during the medieval era, and so the modern city of Delhi is a cluster of several cities scattered throughout the metropolitan area. It contains many ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites and remains. You will begin your Delhi tour after breakfast. Today you will visit many of the city's important landmarks, including India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb. Overnight in Delhi.

Maximum, Elevation: 227m/745 ft.
Accommodation: Hotel (The Royal Plaza)
Meals: Breakfast

Today you are travelling from Delhi to Jaipur and on the way you will visit the statue of Lord Shiva. Shiva is one of the major Hindu gods. After checking in to your hotel in Jaipur, you will walk for a few hours through the wide streets of the city, also known as 'The Pink City', to get acquainted with the local lifestyle. You will spend the rest of the day exploring the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amber and Jaigarh Forts. And if you want to buy a unique souvenir, you can visit one of the markets, where you can pick up a pair of camel leather slippers, carpets etc. to spend your night in Jaipur.

Travel Distance: 265 km Driving: 5 hrs
Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Royal Orchid)
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast you will spend the day visiting many landmarks of Jaipur and enjoying the wonderful atmosphere of the city. Today you will visit Nahar Garh Fort, Birla Mandir, Jal Mahal and Ram Bagh Darbar. Today you will enjoy elephant ride and visit the Handicraft Market. The Handicraft Market is famous for displaying authentic unique crafts of the region. Spend the night in Jaipur.

Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Royal Orchid)
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast you depart for Agra, an Indian city famous for the Taj Mahal. The famous testament of love was built by the grieving Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife Mumtaz. While in the city you will also visit Jama Masjid, Etmad-Ul-Ah and two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. You end your Agra tour at the vibrant handicraft market. Spend the night in Agra.

Travel Distance: 251 km Driving: 2 hrs
Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Howard Park Plaza)
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will depart Agra for Delhi Airport and then take an afternoon flight to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. A representative from AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions will pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and drop you off at your hotel. Later, you can relax or explore the quaint streets of Thamel, a popular tourist spot in the city. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Flight: 1.5 hrs Travel Distance: 205 km Driving: 4 hrs
Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Shanker)
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you begin your sightseeing tour by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square showcases Nepali art and architecture at its finest. The architecture is typical of the Malla Dynasty that ruled Nepal from the 12th to the 18th centuries. Swayambhunath Temple is popular among foreigners as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys that inhabit the area. Pashupatinath Temple is located on the banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the major temples of Lord Shiva. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in South Asia, built on the ancient trade route to Tibet. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Shanker)
Meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning you will catch a flight to Bhadrapur, a city in the eastern region of Nepal, bordering India. From there, you begin your journey to Darjeeling. The Indian hill town nestled among rolling hills where the glittering Kanchenjunga mountain rises high above the blue sky, Darjeeling, affectionately known as the “Queen of the Hills,” offers the perfect gateway for those seeking to be in tune with nature. It is the land of the muscatel-flavored Darjeeling tea, revered by connoisseurs the world over. Spend the night in Darjeeling.

Flight: 45 min Travel Distance: 135 km Driving: 4 hrs
Accommodation: Hotel (New Elgin Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

You wake up early in the morning to enjoy the magnificent sunrise view from Tiger Hill. Then, visit Ghoom Monastery and then visit the Himalayan Mountain Institute. Ghoom Monastery was built in 1850 by Lama Sherub Gyatso, a monk from Mongolia. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established to promote mountaineering as an organized sport in India. In the evening, you can also visit the Peace Pillar, Darjeeling Toy Train and other landmarks of the city. Because, Darjeeling is the land of the flavorful 'Darjeeling-Tea' revered by connoisseurs all over the world. There are more than seventy tea gardens in the region out of which the nearest one is the Happy Valley Tea Garden, 1 km away, which is open to tourists which you can enjoy during you stay in Darjeeling. Spend the night in Darjeeling.

Accommodation: Hotel (New Elgin Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, you will drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, for 4-5 hours (105 km). Check in to the hotel in Gangtok. Overnight at leisure.

Travel Distance: 105 km Driving: 4-5 hrs
Accommodation: Hotel (Norkhill Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

Today early morning, you will visit Tashi View point about 8 km from Gangtok. It is a resting shed. Astounding view of Khangchendzonga and the Siniolchu Range is the main attractive of this point. The distant north Sikkim monasteries are also visible from this point along the North Sikkim highway. Then we back to the hotel for breakfast. After having breakfast, you will pay your tour visit to Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms or Government Institute of Cottage Industries, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery in evening free at Leisure wal around Gangtok Market. Leisure overnight.

Accommodation: Hotel (Norkhill Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

Today after your breakfast, you will drive 80 km from Gangtok to Kalimpong, a small town established by India for trade with Bhutan and Tibet. Check in to the hotel in Kalimpong. Overnight at leisure.

Travel Distance: 80 km Driving: 3-4 hrs
Accommodation: Hotel (Himalayan Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

In Kalimpong, there are also a few Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Kalimpong. Among them are Tharpa Choling Gompa, Durbin Monastery, and other tourist attractions like Dello View Point and Haat Bazaar (in ancient times, this was a market when they traded in Tibet, horses used to stop here and the Silk Road of Tibet started from here). Then, the evening will be free for leisure. Overnight in Kalimpong.

Accommodation: Hotel (Himalayan Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast you will depart for Bagdogra Airport. From the airport you will have to fly to Delhi to board your international flight.

Travel distance: 77.7 km Driving: 3 hours
Meal: Breakfast