Riviera Travel India and Nepal

• Direct flights and transfers
• 13nts in 4/5* accommodation
• Selected meals: Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 7 dinners
• 19 experiences
• Services of an expert Riviera Tour Manager throughout
• Checked luggage

• Enjoy talks from a local Sherpa and a retired Gurkha
• Explore Chitwan National Park on a safari
• Take a river boat ride down the Ganges
• See some of India’s most iconic landmarks, including the Taj Mahal

Day 1: Departure
Head to the airport for an overnight flight to Delhi

Day 2: Arrive in Delhi
Upon arrival in the morning, transfer to your hotel where you can have a short rest. Then, take a guided tour of New Delhi, visiting monuments such as the Qutub Minaret. Return to the hotel, with an afternoon at leisure before dinner in the evening

Day 3: Delhi and Agra
After breakfast, begin a tour of Delhi, starting at Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. You’ll also see India Gate, the Parliament Building and Humayun’s Tomb during the tour. Then, hop on a rickshaw for a ride through Chandni Chowk, one of the country’s oldest markets. Enjoy some free time for lunch before driving to Agra.

Day 4: Agra
Awake early to watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, with plenty of time to admire it. Then, visit the Agra Fort, once the headquarters of the Moghul Empire before heading to the markets, with Agra being famed for its leather products. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time.

Day 5: Orchha and Khajuraho
Leave Agra this morning onboard the Shatabdi Express, travelling to the small town of Orchha. On arrival, take a tuk-tuk to Orchha Fort Complex. Head to a heritage hotel for lunch, before continuing by coach to Khajuraho, where you’ll check into your hotel before an evening at leisure.

Day 6: Khajuraho & Varanasi
This morning, visit Khajuraho’s beautiful temples, with a local guide explaining the meanings of some temples and carvings. After this tour, head to the airport for a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, check into your hotel before take a short boat ride along the Ganga river to see the Ganga Aarti, an ancient Hindu religious ceremony.

Day 7: Varanasi
Rise early to take a boat ride on the river to see the sunrise. You’ll then continue to Manikarnika Ghat, the most auspicious cremation pyre. Return to the hotel for breakfast before taking a short walking tour of the city. Then, you’ll head to Sarnath, a revered city, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Later, return to the hotel.

Day 8: Kathmandu
Following breakfast, travel to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Boudhanath Stupa, one of the holiest Buddhist temple sites. You’ll have time to walk around it should you wish.

Day 9: Kathmandu
After breakfast visit Durbar Square, the traditional heart of the old town where kings where once crowned. End the day with a visit from a Sherpa who will tell you about their experiences.

Day 10: Chitwan
Say farewell to Kathmandu and take a scenic journey to Chitwan National Park. Check into your lodge before enjoying a guided walk through a Tharu Village. Here you’ll see how locals live, passing banana plantations and crop fields.

Day 11: Chitwan
This morning, head into the jungle, down the Rapti River in canoes. Visit the crocodile conservation and breeding centre before returning to the hotel for lunch and some free time. Later on in the day, take an afternoon safari, led by an expert naturalist, on a mission to spot rhinos, deer and tigers. Return to hotel and watch a fascinating presentation on local flora and fauna.

Day 12: Pokhara
Travel north to Pokhara, a lakeside town surrounded by mountains. Check into your hotel and enjoy a few hours to relax before taking a boat ride across Lake Phewa.

Day 13: Pokhara
Head out early, taking a coach to Sarangkot Hill, taking a short, steep walk to the look out to admire the sun rising over the Annapurna Mountain Range. After breakfast back at the hotel, visit the Gurkha Museum to learn about the Gurkha’s history and see some of the items they used and the medals they won. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Day 14: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Follow the Prithvi Highway, passing small towns and villages with stops to stretch and to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later, arrive in Kathmandu where you’ll check in to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a six-course dinner.

Day 15: Depart Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Depending on the flight time, you may arrive home to same or the following day.

The Lalit, Delhi – 5*
Located in the heart of Connaught Place, The Lallit offer access to many of the city’s historical landmarks. The elegant rooms here feature a tv, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a safe. The hotel has a number of fine-dining venues as well as a spa, and a 24-hour bar.

Grand Mecure, Agra – 5*
Just a stone’s throw away from the Taj Mahal, this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a lounge. The rooms are comfortable, and offer an en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, tv, safe and minibar

Radisson Hotel Jass, Khajuraho – 5*
A short distance from the Khajuraho Temples, this hotel features a spa, swimming pool and a restaurant serving international cuisine. The rooms are spacious and have a seating area, a mini fridge, a tv, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities.

Taj Ganges Varanasi, Varanasi – 5*
This hotel in Varanasi offers two restaurants and a pool. The rooms are equipped with a tv, minibar, safe and tea/coffee making facilities.

Aloft Kathmandu Themal, Kathmandu – 5*
Located in the Thamel area of the city, this hotel is close to a number of shops and restaurants as well as Durbar Square. Dining options in the hotel included a restaurant and a deli. Rooms here feature a tv, desk and chair, a safe and a minifridge

Jagatpur Lodge, Chitwan – 4*
Located on the edge of Chitwan National Park, this hotel features outdoor decking where you can spot animals or enjoying a drink before dinner. The restaurant offers international cuisine. Rooms here overlook the gardens, and feature either a private balcony or terrace

Fish Tail Lodge Pohkara – 4*
Sitting on a peninsula by the lake, this hotel offers a relaxing natural atmosphere. There’s a spa on sites as well as a restaurant serving international cuisine for all meals of the day. Room at the lodge have a tv, tea/coffee making facilities and a seating area.

Fact File

• Currency: Indian Rupee (India), Nepalese rupee (Nepal)
• Flight time: Approx. 8 hrs 30 mins UK to India, approx. 12.5 hours Nepal to UK
• Language: Hindi, Nepali
• Time zone: GMT+5.5 (India), GMT+5:45 (Nepal)

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic

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