Moguls, Mosques & Mahals
Trip Details
Drift along the River Ganges at dawn in Varanasi, experience all the colours of Kathmandu, go in search of tigers in Bandhavgarh and see the world's most beautiful building - the stunning Taj Mahal. On this trip through Nepal and India you'll see all the highlights, as well as getting a glimpse of everyday life - whether taking part in a spontaneous cricket match with the village kids or rubbing shoulders with the locals at a tea stall. Travelling overland is the best way to experience these amazing countries; jump on board and let the tide of India carry you along.
Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu
Visit Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and soak up its rich atmosphere. Perhaps sit on the steps in Durbar Square to see Nepali life swirl past or head out to visit the temples of Pashupatinath and Bodhnath.
Days 2-3 Royal Chitwan National Park
After the bustle and crush of Kathmandu, travel down to the jungle lowlands for a touch of peace and quiet. Visit the local elephants and seek out rare wildlife in the Royal Chitwan National Park.
Days 5-6 Varanasi
Set on the banks of the sacred River Ganges, Varanasi is awash with sights and sounds to overwhelm the senses. Learn the different uses of the Ghats - both spiritual and secular.
Days 7-8 Bandhavgarh National Park
Stop in at the erotic temples of Khajuraho then visit a second national park - this one is famous for its tiger population. Take a safari and keep an eye out for the big cats - as well as deer, hyenas and porcupines.
Days 9-10 Khajuraho
Khajuraho was once the capital of the Chandella Kings who built the magnificent Hindu and Jain temples here around 1000 AD. Considered to be 'one of the seven wonders of India', the temples are in three geographic groups: western, eastern and southern. Because they were built in quite a remote and inaccessible location, the western group of temples have been almost perfectly preserved.
Days 11-12 Agra
Home to the glorious Taj Mahal, Agra also boasts the sprawling Red Fort. Take a rickshaw ride to these impressive monuments.
Days 13-14 Jaipur
Experience the eerie desolation of Fatehpur Sikri and explore the amazing palaces of the renowned 'pink city'.
Days 15-16 Delhi
The journey concludes in Delhi - a metropolis crammed with the magic and mystery of a million stories. Dive into the chaos and perhaps celebrate the adventure with a Kingfisher beer.
Day 4 Sonauli
Spend a morning seeking out Chitwan's shy and rare one-horned rhino on a jungle walk or jeep safari then travel to the Nepal-Indian border.