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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
Best of India & Nepal begins in Delhi before travelling to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, where guests can enjoy some traditional Rajasthani cuisine and visit the Amber Fort. The next destination is Agra, and the magnificent Taj Mahal. Guests will then travel by overnight train from Agra to Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, before flying into the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu – one of the oldest cities in the world.
Now you can enjoy the quality of our custom itineraries with the cost-saving benefits of a group tour. You are assured a guaranteed departure date and a maximum small-group size of no more than 16.
Best of India & Nepal begins in Delhi before travelling to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, where guests can enjoy some traditional Rajasthani cuisine and visit the Amber Fort. The next destination is Agra, and the magnificent Taj Mahal. Guests will then travel by overnight train from Agra to Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, before flying into the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu – one of the oldest cities in the world.
Now you can enjoy the quality of our custom itineraries with the cost-saving benefits of a group tour. You are assured a guaranteed departure date and a maximum small-group size of no more than 16.
per person, double occupancy, including airfare,* with coupon**
Make your way to your gateway airport to board your flight to India. Enjoy in-flight meals and services. Overnight onboard the flight.
Fully Escorted Small Group Guaranteed Departure With Flights
| Depart | Return | Land Only Price | Default Airport | Status |
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We can arrange connecting flights from many other cities for an additional price. Please contact us to receive a quote for departure from airports that are not on the list above.
You can choose to extend your vacation by having more days at the end of your tour. You may also choose to combine your tours with our many other tours and trip extensions. Please contact us for more details.
| Extra night in Delhi 1 night 2 days | |
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| Charges for 2 Day(s) Rates are including Airport transfer |
+ $125 |
| Rooming Charges | |
| Twin/Double Sharing Basis | +0 |
| Single Supplement | + $175 / person |
| Extra night in Kathmandu | |
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| Tour Extension for 1 Day(s) |
+ $125 |
**Land only participants should plan to arrive on day 2 of the itinerary
Extra pre nights in Delhi can be booked for an additional US$ 125/person on a twin sharing basis
Extra post nights in Kathmandu can be booked for an additional US$95/person on a twin sharing basis
Make your own way to your gateway city to check in for your international flight to India. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
Anytime: Welcome to Delhi, India! a monumental city with a vibrant mix of old and new teeming bazaars, stately British boulevards, powerful Mughal palaces and forts, and intricate, ethereal towers, temples and tombs. On arrival at Delhi International Airport you will be met and assisted by our company executive and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
Breakfast: At hotel
Morning: Enjoy a photo stop at the Red Fort a massive sandstone fort built by Shah Jahan on the banks of the Yamuna River. Then visit the Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India located across the road from the Red Fort, Built in 1656 by Shah Jahan the mosque can accommodate approximately 20,000 people can pray here at any time. Afterwards visit the Raj Ghat the cremation site of the great father of the nation, Mahatama Gandhi.
Afternoon: Tour New Delhi visiting the Qutub Minar, the tower of victory started by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in 1199AD upon becoming sultan of Delhi. Afterwards visit the Baha’i Lotus Temple the distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble known as a symbol peace. India Gate (the war memorial) and Presidents House (From outside).
Accommodation: Overnight in Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast: At hotel
Morning: Depart for Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital also known as the Pink City. The origin of this nickname becomes immediately apparent as you enter the old city walls and greet the pink-colored buildings that rise at every turn.
Breakfast: At hotel
Morning: Start with an exhilarating excursion to Amber Fort perched on top of a hill. A royal ride on elephant (subject to availability) up the hill like the Maharajas of past times and visit the Jagmandir (the hall of victory). Perched on a hillside on the outskirts of town, the palace was constructed in the 1590s by Maharaja Man Singh, the commander of Akbar’s army, and was largely motivated by the highly defensible location. This is a beautiful and very well preserved structure, built on four levels and surrounded by ruins, which served as the backdrop for the Mira Nair movie “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love.”
Afternoon: View the grand Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). This magnificent structure was built to allow the royal ladies of the palace to discretely watch the grand processions along the main street, City Palace and impressive Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in the early 1700s by Maharaja Jai Sing II, the great warrior-astronomer to which this city owes its name. Also enjoy a rickshaw ride through the old part of the Pink city.
Evening: Demonstration of Gem-cutting & polishing
Accommodation: Overnight in Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast: At hotel
Morning: Drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri an eerily abandoned capital from the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1586. Akbar built this city to celebrate the birth of his son and future heir to the throne, Emperor Jahangir. While Akbar is believed to have been illiterate, he took great interest in the arts and architecture; Fatehpur Sikri is one of his masterworks. Sadly, it served as capital for little more than a decade, eventually abandoned for lack of accessible water.
Afternoon: On arrival check in at hotel
Evening: Marble craftsmanship demonstration
Accommodation: Overnight in Agra
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast: At hotel
Morning: Enjoy the sunrise at the Taj Mahal. Often considered the pinnacle of Mughal art in India, the Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. When declaring it a world heritage site, UNESCO described it as “the jewel of Muslim art in India”. There are few words that can describe the magnificence of this monument. Marvel as light and colors transform this stunning monument in the beautiful dawn glow. Return back to the hotel
Evening: Drive to Delhi Airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our company representative and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early Morning: Take an early morning boat ride to see pilgrims gathering on the ghats to bathe in the sacred Ganges as the city begins to come early this morning, before sunrise, drive to the Ghats on the Ganges to take a boat ride on the River Ganges. Witness the fascinating early morning rituals performed by Hindu devotees along the river bank which includes the cremation Ghats. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. The two cremation ghats are Manikarnika & Harishchandra where funeral pyres burn day and night. Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death. Return back to the hotel for breakfast.
Morning: Visit Sarnath (closed on Fridays) a major Buddhist centre in the world. After achieving enlightenment at Bodhgaya, Buddha, the 'Awakened One', delivered his first sermon here. It was 6th century then, when he also set in motion the wheel of law, the Dharmachakra by initiating his first five disciples into Buddhist monkshood. Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath is an imposing cylindrical structure (43.5m high) of the Gupta age, partly built of stone and partly of brick. Its stone basement has eight projecting faces with large niches for statuary and is further adorned with delicately carved floral and geometrical patterns.
Evening: Witness the intriguing ‘Aarti’ Ceremony (collective prayer). Observe the mystical scene displayed before you of the many Ghats lit with oil-lamp lights, Brahmans chanting hymns and numerous floating oil lamps.
Accommodation: Overnight in Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast: At hotel
Day: At leisure for shopping
Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for a flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check in
Evening: At leisure
Accommodation: Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast: At hotel
Morning: Enjoy a city tour of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, also known as Kentipur. Visit Durbar Square one of three durbar (royal palace) squares in the Kathmandu Valley. Then visit Pashupatinath one of the most important
Hindu temple in Nepal, it’s one of the most important Shiva temples on the subcontinent and draws numerous devotees from all over India each year. Pashupati is considered to have a special concern for the kingdom of Nepal. Pashupatinath, an ancient plinth, by the banks of the holy Bagmati River, stands the 16th century of Pashupatinath - Shiva, as Lord of all Creatures. The old buildings on the site were destroyed by Moslem invaders in the 14th century, its stone linga smashed to dust, but it rose again behind their retreating backs. Succeeding monarchs reinstated the temple and the images. The flowing Bagmati is a holy river and the ghats (crematorium) at its bank are the earnest Hindus truest cremation center.
Afternoon: Visit Patan City. Lalitpur, the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: it is an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per square meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Krishna Mandir which is one of the grandeur of the squares was built in 1637 by the King Siddhinarsingh Malla. The Golden Temple which is the unique Buddhist Monastery was founded in the 12th century which is a large rectangular building with three roofs and a copper gilded facade with the images of Buddha and Avalokitesvara on the walls. The square has been unrestrainedly adorned by the Bhimsen Temple, Manga Hiti, Vishwanath Temple, Jagannarayan Temple, Golden Temple and numerous.
Accommodation: Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast: At hotel
All Day: At Leisure or perhaps explore Kathmandu’s bazaars
Accommodation: Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast: At hotel
Morning: Today you will be transferred back to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport for your onward flight.
Today arrive back in USA
Ramada Plaza JHV Varanasi (By Wyndham Hotel Group International). Wyndham Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hospitality companies as well as the lodging franchisor, encompassing nearly 7,000 hotels and more than 592,000 hotel rooms worldwide in 67 countries. All hotels are owned individually and operated independently or by Wyndham Hotel Management.
Breathtaking views of the serene Mansagar Lake and the striking Aravalli range welcome guests at the 134 room Trident Hotel, Jaipur. Situated en route to Jaipur's famous Amber Fort, the Trident, Jaipur offers gracefully furnished rooms that are well-equipped. There are exclusive non-smoking rooms and rooms designed for the disabled too. The hotel's multi cuisine restaurant serves an extensive buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are excellent facilities for conferences and business events.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
For the rates on these tours, please refer to the Price and Dates section on each tour page.
How do I book a tour with Indus Travels?
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Go to our website and click on the register button found on the upper right-hand side to create your Indus Travel account and start booking tours!
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You will not be able to access your invoice immediately upon booking. You will be notified by email when it is available for you, normally within 48 business hours of booking. You can find your invoice and all other details of the tours you booked by logging on to your account and going to the Tour Booking History page.
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Simply log in to your Indus Travel account, go to your tour of choice and click on Book Now. You will then confirm the details and your preferences about the tour and finally pay through our secure online payment platform.
What forms of payment does Indus Travel accept?
We accept US & CA Dollar check, bank check, money order, direct deposits, wire transfer, Visa, Master & American Express credit cards. Third-party credit cards are not acceptable. Payments made by wire transfer must include an additional $30 wire transfer fee. There is a $50 fee for returned checks.
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When is my final payment due?
Your exact final payment date is indicated on your invoice which may be viewed by signing into your account. In general, the final payment is due 75 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier.
How much is my final payment?
The amount of your final payment will be noted on your invoice and can be accessed by logging into your account online.
Can I send a bank check or money order?
Yes. Indus accepts US & CA Dollar check, bank check, money order, direct deposits, wire transfer, Visa & Master credit cards. Third-party credit cards are not acceptable. Payments made by wire transfer must include an additional $30 wire transfer fee. There is a $50 fee for returned checks.
To whom should I write the check?
Check payments should include your Reservation number in the memo section and be made payable to Indus Travels Ltd.
Where should I mail the check?
Check payments should include your Reservation number in the memo section and be made payable to Indus Travels Ltd and mailed to:
233 - 11951 Hammersmith Way,
Richmond, BC, V7A 5H9,
Canada
Can I pay with a debit card?
No. Indus does not accept payments with Debit card.
How do I know if Indus received my payment?
You will be notified by email that your payment was received and applied to your reservation. You may also access your reservation by logging into your account online
When will I receive my e-Documents?
Once the final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger requests. There are a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
How do I access and print my documents?
Your documents may be accessed by logging into your Indus Travel account and checking your Tour Booking History.
Do I receive anything else with my e-documents?
Indus e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
How do I know where to find my airline ticket?
With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at the destination will be given to you upon your arrival at the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country-specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country-specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are the optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase at any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
Travel Protection can be purchased anytime prior to or with your final trip payment. Once your reservation is paid in full, Travel Protection is no longer available.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip, or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airline seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check-in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these requests prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through India, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
Videographer : Indus Travels
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through India, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
Videographer : Indus Travels
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through India, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
Videographer : Indus Travels
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through India, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
Videographer : Indus Travels
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through India, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
Videographer : Indus Travels
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through India, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
Videographer : Indus Travels
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through Nepal, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through Nepal, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through Nepal, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
In this wonderful short film we take you on a journey through Nepal, showing you what its like to discover its biggest highlights as well as its hidden gems while travelling on tour with us.
