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Style	Small Group TourTravel with a small, intimate group of no more than 16 likeminded travelers (and often much fewer), escorted by an English speaking guide and/or tour manager for some or all of your journey. (Some exceptions, including special promotional packages, may accommodate up to 30.) More of these packages Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
Departures	March 2025 – April 2026	Group Size	16 travelers max
Themes	History & Culture,  Grand Tours,  Nature & Wildlife
Activity Level	Moderate
What to Expect	This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking. On the extension to Nepal, the tour reaches high altitudes requiring that you be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the trip. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops.
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Select a date Mar 4 - Mar 15, 2025 Mar 25 - Apr 5, 2025 Apr 8 - Apr 19, 2025 Oct 7 - Oct 18, 2025 Nov 11 - Nov 22, 2025 Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2025 Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2026 Feb 10 - Feb 21, 2026 Mar 3 - Mar 14, 2026 Mar 24 - Apr 4, 2026 Apr 7 - Apr 18, 2026 Dec 3 - Dec 14, 2024 Jan 28 - Feb 8, 2025 Feb 11 - Feb 22, 2025

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Itinerary at a Glance

• 1 Depart USA
• 2 Arrive Delhi
• 3 Old & New Delhi
• 4 Delhi & Agra
• 5 Agra
• 6 Agra & Ranthambore
• 7 Ranthambore
• 8 Ranthambore & Jaipur
• 9 Jaipur
• 10 Jaipur & Varanasi
• 11 Varanasi
• 12 Varanasi, Sarnath & Depart Delhi

Nepal Extension

• 12 Varanasi & Delhi
• 13 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
• 14 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
• Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally), $250
• 15 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
• 16 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi

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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

• Your exotic journey to India begins today as you depart from the USA

Day 2 Arrive Delhi

• Arrive in Delhi, India's capital. Following customs and immigration formalities, meet our representatives and transfer to your hotel

Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similar

Day 3 Old & New Delhi

• Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
• Ride by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque

Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast at the hotel, board your coach to explore Old and New Delhi, a city full of fascinating contrasts. By day, temples are packed with the devout, and by night, hotel discos are filled with the affluent. Begin at the modern Laxmi Narayan Temple, which enshrines Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu Trinity.

Continue to Gandhi Smriti, a museum and memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Then, drive past the Red Fort and continue by bicycle rickshaw to the Jama Masjid, the site of an exquisite mosque in red sandstone and marble. Completed in 1656 after six years of work by 5,000 laborers, it is considered one of the loveliest houses of worship in the world.

This afternoon, visit New Delhi, the city reflecting the British's legacy. Whereas the walled old city is all tradition in all its facets, New Delhi is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st-century standards. Your tour to New Delhi begins with a visit to the Qutab Minar, the 234-foot high tower made of sandstone, known as the seventh wonder of Hindustan, the tallest stone tower in India, and an excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Continue past the India Gate, the Parliament building, and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President's residence. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant where you can enjoy sumptuous Indian food.

Day 4 Delhi & Agra

• Transfer to the city of Agra
• This evening, visit Sheroes Hangout

ITC Mughal or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, make your way to the city of Agra. In terms of ambiance, Agra is still associated with the Mughal period. Besides being great rulers, the Mughals were also great builders and preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra and its neighborhoods. There are many beautiful monuments, and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Their architectural genius can also be seen in the forts, palaces, and aesthetically laid-out gardens, each a silent witness to the grand style of a golden era. Proceed to your deluxe, centrally located hotel for check-in.

This evening, visit Sheroes Hangout, a café that employs women who have suffered from debilitating acid attacks. To regain their self-esteem and livelihoods, this café is solely run by these survivors.

Day 5 Agra

• Rise early for a breathtaking morning tour of the Taj Mahal
• Discover the Agra Fort
• Enjoy afternoon excursions in the local markets
• Join a local family this evening for High Tea

ITC Mughal or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Rise early before sunrise to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal. Built in the mid-17th Century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to express his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the world's wonders. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. Return to your hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, visit the Agra Fort, the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations and another example of impressive Mughal architecture.

This afternoon, explore the local markets where you should do your best to bargain for marble products and high-quality leather wallets, shoes, and belts. Later, visit the "Petra Dura Workshop," where you'll find beautiful marble inlay that is among the most renowned of India's handicrafts. During your visit, enjoy an opportunity to watch as artisans create fine-quality marble inlay pieces.

This evening, you are a guest for High Tea. This special treat, arranged exclusively for Friendly Planet travelers, allows you to meet and interact with an Indian family and learn more about life in India.

Day 6 Agra & Ranthambore

• This morning, visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah, known as the “Baby Taj”
• Transfer to Bharatpur to board the train for Sawai Madhopur
• Transfer from Sawai Modhopur to Ranthambore National Park

The Tigress Spa & Resort or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah, the “Baby Taj,” the first Mughal structure entirely built from marble. Transfer to Bharatpur to board the train for Sawai Madhopur. Sawai Madhopur and the Ranthambore National Park was originally the hunting reserve for the Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1972, the park was acquired by Project Tiger, a tiger conservation program, and became a National Park in 1980. Now, the park is one of the best locations in India to get a close view of tigers and other wildlife. Upon arrival, board your touring coach and drive the short distance to your hotel for check-in.

Day 7 Ranthambore

• Embark on an early morning jungle safari to spot wildlife
• Get a second chance to spot wildlife on an evening jungle safari

The Tigress Spa & Resort or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Rise early for the best opportunity to spot wildlife in Ranthambore National Park in open-air vehicles. Return to the hotel for breakfast and relaxation. Enjoy another chance to see wildlife on the evening jungle safari.

Day 8 Ranthambore & Jaipur

• This morning, travel to Jaipur, the magnificent Pink City
• The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure

ITC Rajputana or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, board your touring coach for Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City due to its pink stucco buildings in imitation of sandstone. Here, you will find invincible forts, magnificent palaces and gardens, waves of dunes, and serene lakes. Little has changed except for the heavy traffic of bicycles, cars, and buses. After check-in, enjoy a stroll through the colorful streets and bazaars.

Day 9 Jaipur

• Discover the ancient capital of Amber
• En route, make a brief stop at the Palace of Winds
• Enjoy an afternoon city tour of Jaipur
• This evening, join a private dinner with a local family in Jaipur

ITC Rajputana or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, visit the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. En route, take a brief photo stop at the Palace of Winds, the Hawa Mahal. Famous for its beehive-like structure, the Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sandstone, from which the cloistered ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings-on in the street below.

Continue to the Amber Fort, which began in the 17th century and was built by Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar's most successful General. Ascend to the fortress by jeep to view the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls, many of them hung with magnificent wall paintings and some inlaid with precious stones and mirrors.

This afternoon, embark on a tour of Jaipur, including the City Palace, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens, courtyards, decorative art, and carved doorways. The City Palace Museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armories, costumes, carpets, and miniature paintings.

Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory), a collection of architectural astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at his then-new capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1733. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a private dinner with a local family in Jaipur that is held exclusively for Friendly Planet.

Kindly note: You will see elephant rides offered around the Amber Fort. However, Friendly Planet Travel has made the compassionate decision not to include elephant rides in our itineraries, as the process of training these brilliant animals is not up to our ethical standards. In addition, elephant backbones are delicate and not meant to carry the weight of saddles and people. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Day 10 Jaipur & Varanasi

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi
• Enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers

Taj Ganges Varanasi or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, the sacred heart of Hindu India. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. It is probably the oldest inhabited city in India and one of the world’s most ancient. As a place of devotion and worship, Varanasi attracts thousands of pilgrims yearly, and many Hindus wish to retire here in the latter part of their lives.

Tonight, enjoy dinner with fellow travelers.

Day 11 Varanasi

• Embark on an early morning boat ride on the river Ganges
• Join an exciting city tour of Varanasi
• Enjoy an evening aarti ceremony

Taj Ganges Varanasi or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

This morning at dawn, depart for an unforgettable experience on a boat ride on the river Ganges, stopping at the most important bathing ghats. From your boat, you will witness the rituals of Hindu pilgrims, which follow centuries-old tradition and the belief that those who die in Varanasi or whose mortal remains are immersed in the holy Ganges will be incarnated into human life in the next birth.

After your early morning tour of the bathing ghats, return to your hotel for breakfast. Later, board your touring coach to visit Varanasi, including Vishwanath Temple, Benaras Hindu University, and the Bharat Mata Temple. Explore Vishwanath Temple from the outside; dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is the most sacred shrine in Varanasi. Continue to Benares Hindu University, considered Asia's largest residential university.

This evening, enjoy an aarti ceremony at the Assi Ghat. This ceremony celebrates Varanasi's religious significance and history, replete with tales of plunder and destruction by conquerors and religious zealots.

Day 12 Varanasi, Sarnath & Depart Delhi

• This morning, explore Sarnath, a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists
• Visit the Sarai Mohana weaving village
• Transfer to the airport for your return flight via Delhi
• Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA

Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Before your flight, drive to Sarnath, a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Enjoy free time independently exploring the many stupas and temples or visiting the Sarnath Museum, whose most famous exhibit is the “Lion Capital of Ashoka”. This statue of four lions guarding the four cardinal directions has become an emblem of modern India and a symbol on the Indian flag. Next, make your way to Sarai Mohana, a village well-known for its silk weaving. Meet with a local and discover the hard work and craftsmanship that goes into weaving a traditional saree, which can take from 15 days to 6 months to complete.

Afterward, transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving next morning.

Nepal Extension

Day 12 Varanasi & Delhi

• Transfer to the airport for your return flight via Delhi
• Spend overnight in New Delhi at the Novotel New Delhi Aerocity or similar

Novotel New Delhi Aerocity or similar Breakfast

Day 13 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal

• Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Kathmandu, Nepal
• Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel
• Visit Boudhanath, one of the world’s largest stupas

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Having cleared immigration, collect your luggage and pass through customs. Upon exiting the terminal, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, and a welcome drink will be served upon arrival. After check-in, take a walk with your guide to Boudhanath, possibly the world's largest Buddhist stupa.

Day 14 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath

• Join an optional morning flight over Mt. Everest
• Travel to Patan City south of Kathmandu
• In the afternoon, visit the National Museum and Swoyambhunath, the ‘monkey temple’

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, you will have an opportunity to experience an optional early morning scenic flight over Mt. Everest and the breathtaking Himalayas. After breakfast, visit Patan City, located just south of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. Walk from Kumaripati through the narrow streets, shops, and bazaars. On the way, visit the Golden Temple and then Patan Durbar Square, where you will see the sky-piercing temple of Taleju.

In the afternoon, drive to Swoyambhunath. En route, stop at the National Museum to see a splendid collection of weapons and artifacts from ancient, medieval, and modern Nepal. Continue to Swoyambhunath, also known as the "Monkey Temple," which is said to be over 2,000 years old and one of the world's most fabulous Buddhist temples.

Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally), $250

Early this morning, have an opportunity to experience an optional scenic flight over Mt. Everest and the breathtaking Himalayas, weather permitting. This optional excursion must be purchased locally.

Day 15 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur

• Enjoy a morning visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
• This afternoon, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square at the heart of the old city
• In the evening, enjoy a Nepalese farewell dinner and performance

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

In the morning, drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, located in the center of Bhaktapur. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the valley and is home to some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. Here, you’ll see the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, the Nyatapola Temple, and statues of the kings of Nepal.

In the afternoon, drive back to Kathmandu and visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, in the heart of the old city. Visit Kumari Temple, Taleju Temple, Shiv Parvati Temple, and Kaal Bhairav. On a walk through a local bazaar, discover the true heart of Kathmandu in the sights, sounds, and smells. Join your fellow travelers for a Nepalese farewell dinner and dance performance this evening.

Day 16 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi

• Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kathmandu to shop and explore independently
• Transfer to the airport for your return flight
• Bid farewell to India & Nepal as you transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight to the USA
• Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA

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Hotels

Shangri-La Eros Hotel

Deluxe

The deluxe Shangri-La Eros Hotel is centrally located amid landscaped gardens in New Delhi's historic government district. It is an elegant oasis nestled within the heart of a bustling metropolis. Travelers around the world are offered a relaxing place to rest and recharge after a day of exploring this fascinating city.

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ITC Mughal

Deluxe

Sprawled over 35 acres of lush gardens, the ITC Mughal is in close proximity to the Taj Mahal. This 5-star hotel is a fitting tribute to the great Mughal builders of the past.

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The Tigress Spa & Resort

Superior First Class

The Tigress Ranthambore resort is located next to Ranthambore National Park, a vast wildlife sanctuary known for spotting tigers and other wildlife. The hotel offers an elegant and welcoming ambiance with close access to the Park.

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ITC Rajputana

Deluxe

ITC Rajputana is located less than a mile from the center of Jaipur. The regal-influenced design and gardens echo Jaipur’s history.

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Taj Ganges Varanasi

Deluxe

Taj Ganges Varanasi is a modern first class hotel nestled amidst 42 acres of lush gardens. The hotel is an oasis of greenery and a haven of peace and tranquility. Located in the bustling temple city of Varanasi, the hotel offers a fine mix of comfort, culture and cuisine in a 5-star ambiance. A visit to the on-site spa, swimming pool, or fitness center will refresh and invigorate.

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Novotel New Delhi Aerocity

Deluxe

The Novotel New Delhi Aerocity is a five-star rated hotel that is ideally located at Aerocity, just minutes away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and the Delhi Aerocity Metro Station. The hotel provides guests in transit with an excellent option for a comfortable overnight stay with first class amenities. The facilities include a fitness center, sauna and outdoor pool. A full service spa and beauty salon offer guests various services and treatments.

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Hyatt Regency Kathmandu

Deluxe

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu is a five-star luxury hotel and resort in Kathmandu, set on 37 acres of landscaped grounds and created in the traditional Newari-style of Nepalese architecture. This beautiful hotel and resort is located within a short walk to Boudhanath Stupa: the most holy of all Tibetan Buddhist shrines outside of Tibet, and a prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

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