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Classical India with Nepal - Small Group

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  • Length

    12 Days

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  • Starts in

    Kathmandu (Nepal)

  • Ends in

    New Delhi (India)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    DEC 9, 2024 to MAR 7, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Insight Vacations sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

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  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
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    Yes

  • Special Interest(s)

    Small Group
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$5,933.45
Includes $812.00 of included costs
  • • $205: Intra Tour Air Kathmandu to New Delhi
  • • $20: Intra Tour Air Tax Kathmandu to New Delhi
  • • $341: Intra Tour Air Agra to Varanasi
  • • $34: Intra Tour Air Tax Agra to Varanasi
  • • $193: Intra Tour Air Varanasi to New Delhi
  • • $19: Intra Tour Air Tax Varanasi to New Delhi

Overview

Set out on the journey of a lifetime as you meet the women who climbed Mount Everest in Kathmandu, step back in time to the Mughal Empire in Old Delhi and barter for the best deals at the fragrant spice markets in Jaipur. Enjoy an esteemed dinner at Dera Amer, a protected wilderness close to Jaipur, that connects you to nature like never before, with elephants roaming free across this vast reserve. Journey from Jaipur to Agra, home of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Tour this architectural wonder and explore the nearby village of Kachhpura, where a stop at a rooftop cafe serves up tea, pakora and stunning views of the Taj Mahal in the distance. In the Holy City of Varanasi, rise before dawn for a spectacular sunrise boat cruise on the River Ganges.

Visited During Tour

Agra (India) | Delhi (India) | Jaipur (India) | Kathmandu (Nepal) | Varanasi (India)

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The following are Classical India with Nepal - Small Group tour dates available from Insight Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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$5,933.45
Includes $812.00 of included costs
  • • $205: Intra Tour Air Kathmandu to New Delhi
  • • $20: Intra Tour Air Tax Kathmandu to New Delhi
  • • $341: Intra Tour Air Agra to Varanasi
  • • $34: Intra Tour Air Tax Agra to Varanasi
  • • $193: Intra Tour Air Varanasi to New Delhi
  • • $19: Intra Tour Air Tax Varanasi to New Delhi
Yes
(Departure #20250224)
Monday Dec 9, 2024 Friday Dec 20, 2024 Insight Vacations Sale
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Exclusive Rates on all Insight Vacations Tours!

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Available for new bookings made starting 10/22/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Insight Vacations Sale
No Booking Fees!

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Insight Vacations tours.

You're sure to enjoy an affordable Insight Vacations tour package when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/22/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$6,131.05
Includes $812.00 of included costs
  • • $205: Intra Tour Air Kathmandu to New Delhi
  • • $20: Intra Tour Air Tax Kathmandu to New Delhi
  • • $341: Intra Tour Air Agra to Varanasi
  • • $34: Intra Tour Air Tax Agra to Varanasi
  • • $193: Intra Tour Air Varanasi to New Delhi
  • • $19: Intra Tour Air Tax Varanasi to New Delhi
Yes
(Departure #20241209)
Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 27-1402

Classical India with Nepal - Small Group

Insight Vacations Tour Code 27-1402

Map of Classical India with Nepal - Small Group from Insight Vacations
  • Day
    1

    Welcome to Kathmandu

    Welcome to Nepal! On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport you will be greeted by an Insight representative and transferred to your hotel, the Hyatt Kathmandu. Meet your Travel Director and venture out in Thamel on a rickshaw ride. Later, head to a local restaurant for dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu
  • Day
    2

    Kathmandu the City of Beauty

    Start the day bright and early with a morning visit to Kathmandu City. See the tranquil Swayambhunath temple. Later, stop in Patan, the third largest city in Nepal, where you will enjoy an included lunch. Originally called Lalitpur or “City of Beauty” in Sanskrit, you’ll explore this pretty city with a Local Expert in the afternoon. Highlights include the Golden Temple, Durbar Square and Mul Chowk, the largest and oldest of the Royal Palace’s three main chow squares. Enjoy the flavors of the region in the evening with an indulgent dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu
  • Day
    3

    Kathmandu's Spiritual History

    Delve into Kathmandu’s spiritual history with a morning visit to the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River and take in the impressive Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. Next you’ll head to the city of Bhadgaon, before visiting a local pottery workshop where a local craftsman will provide a demonstration. In the evening head to an inspirational talk by a woman who summited the Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, Mount Everest. She’ll talk to you about her experience guiding some of the world’s most interesting people through some of the most challenging terrain on earth.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: The Soaltee, Kathmandu
  • Day
    4

    On to Vibrant Delhi

    Head to the airport for your onwards flight to Delhi, India. On arrival you’ll be taken to your hotel to settle in, before this afternoon joining your group and Travel Director for a trip to Akshardham Temple. Also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham, this Hindu temple is a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. The rest of the day is yours at leisure, ask your Travel Director for recommendations on where to explore, or perhaps relax at your hotel’s spa?

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Delhi
  • Day
    5

    Exploring New and Old Delhi Relaxed Start

    This morning, head on an exciting sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi with your Travel Director. Drive past the Red Fort, the main residence of the Mughal dynasty until 1856. Founded in 1526, the Mughal Empire compromised the majority of the Indian subcontinent until 1707. In the afternoon, visit a Sikh temple and visit its community kitchen, a place preparing and serving free vegetarian meals to those in need. Later, drive past the Presidential Palace, India Gate and Parliament House, before ending the day with a tour of Humayun’s Tomb with your Travel Director.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Delhi
  • Day
    6

    The Pink City Relaxed Start

    Travel to Jaipur, more affectionately known as the Pink City, after the whole city was painted pink in 1876 for a visit from Queen Victoria. Before lunch, enjoy a visit to the Heritage Transport Museum in Haryana, a fascinating showcase of the evolution of transport in India. Later, join your Travel Director for an evening visit to a flower and spice market. Dine at the esteemed Dera Amer. Situated in the wilderness close to Jaipur, this outdoor dining experience truly connects you to nature under the stars.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: ITC Rajputana, Jaipur
  • Day
    7

    Delve into Jaipur

    Ascend by jeep to Amber Fort. Built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, its royal halls mesmerise with their ivory, mirrors, glass and exquisite paintings. Once here, experience India’s spiritual majesty, with a special blessing ceremony. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Jaipur and see the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, and visit the City Palace Museum and royal observatory.  Explore Jaipur with Insight Choice. Choose between visiting the royal observatory and see Jantar Mantar, featuring the world’s largest stone sundial, or alternatively, join your Local Expert for a walk through the city’s old lanes and see artisans working with age-old techniques.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: ITC Rajputana, Jaipur
  • Day
    8

    Jaipur to Agra

    In the morning depart for Agra, home to the spectacular phenomenon that is the Taj Mahal. Along the way stop for lunch at the beautiful Laxmi Niwas Palace in Bharatpur. When you arrive in Agra, the evening is yours at leisure. Why not make the most of the amenities at your hotel, Jaypee Palace? Home to a spa, salon and fitness center, unwind before tomorrow’s adventure.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: Jaypee Palace, Agra
  • Day
    9

    The Taj Mahal

    Wake early for a visit to the Taj Mahal, to see the world phenomenon in its best light. A symbol of love and flawless architectural creation, it was built by an emperor in memory of his beloved queen. Continue on to Agra Fort. Explore Agra with Insight Choice. Choose to join a guided walk through Kachhpura to discover the life of local farmers. Enjoy tea and pakora on a rooftop with views of the Taj Mahal. Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and visit the ‘Sheroes’ Café. This local business supports female victims of acid attacks who refuse to give up and instead fight for a better life. Catch up with your fellow travelers over dinner at your hotel this evening.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Jaypee Palace, Agra
  • Day
    10

    On to Varanasi

    Drive to Delhi then take a flight to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in Hinduism. On arrival you’ll be checked into your luxury hotel, the Taj Ganges. A contemporary ode to its classical city, this five-star accommodation includes a pool, fitness center, traditional Indian Spa Therapies and a beautiful flower garden. In the evening, participate in an Aarti on the ghats, where you’ll offer prayers to the River Ganges. This spiritual ceremony is performed daily to honor the River Goddess Ganga. It is a Hindu religious ritual of worship and involves hundreds of diyas and flowers released onto the river, as the words “Har Har Gange” are chanted.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Taj Ganges, Varanasi
  • Day
    11

    The Holy City of Varanasi

    Wake early for a breathtaking sunrise boat cruise on River Ganges, followed by a visit to an Akhara. Return to your hotel for breakfast before heading on a tour of Varanasi. This involves seeing the Sarnath, a sacred deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma and the Buddhist Sangha first came into existence through Kondanna’s enlightenment. Later, enjoy a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers and Travel Director at your hotel.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner with Wine
    • Accommodations: Taj Ganges, Varanasi
  • Day
    12

    Leave Varanasi for Delhi

    End your trip with a relaxing early morning yoga session at your hotel, before breakfast and a transfer to the airport. Head back to Delhi before your onward flights. Please do not schedule flights before 9pm.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
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Insight Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Classical India with Nepal - Small Group tour:

Travelers Notes

*NOTE: This trip falls under LEVEL 1. Please refer to the below invoice notes section in order to review the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies.*DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.*DAY 12: Guests are driven to the departure airport in Varanasi for their included flight to New Delhi on the last day of the tour only, where their tour comes to an end. It is recommended guests don't book flights departing Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) before 21:00. Internal flight details are subject to change and confirm flights can be affected by delays. For those taking an early morning flight the following day and needing to stay overnight at a hotel close to the airport, post-tour accommodation with included transfer is available in Delhi. For guests ending their tour in Varanasi, complimentary departure transfers from end hotel in Varanasi to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi will operate per flight information details on the last day of the tour or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Insight Vacations. Guests WILL NOT get a rebate/compensation for unused Varanasi-New Delhi internal flight if they want to end their tour in Varanasi, there is no refund for early departure from a tour.*IMPORTANT: Canadian passport holders require a visa for India. Visa must be obtained prior to departure, depending on visa type. Applications can be submitted from 120 days prior to departure up to 4 days prior to departure. Please see important visa details sent with your invoice. PLEASE NOTE: Entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. Canadian passport holders require a visa for Nepal. The visa is obtained upon arrival. Please see important visa details sent with your invoice. PLEASE NOTE: Entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete.*PROOF OF AIRLINE TICKET: Guests must print out their full flight itinerary including their e-ticket number to enter any airport in India. Due to heightened security at the airport, they must always also have their passport and visa handy. Ground Handler will provide printout of E -tickets to all the guests for internal flight sectors.
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