This trip captures the essence of India, in its cultural diversity and tropical jungles teeming with wildlife. From the fertile plains of north India, travel to the foot of the mighty Himalayas and the Kingdom of Nepal. Explore Kathmandu and its ancient temples, and visit the Kingdom's very own wildlife sanctuary, the "Chitwan National Park", home of the endangered one horned Asian rhinoceros.

Day 01 - Mumbai

Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 - Mumbai

AM. Restup to recuperate from long flight. Noon. Briefing and orientation, followed by afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai.
Visit Prince of Wales Museum, the Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills with views of Marine Lines and Chowpatty Beach. Tour Dhobi Ghat, the Afghan Church, Flora Fountain, the colorful Crawford market and Marine Drive.

Day 03 - Mumbai/Udaipur

AM. Transfer to Gateway of India for a motor launch excursion to the Elephanta caves. PM. Transfer to airport and board
flight for Udaipur (Daily). On arrival transfer to hotel.

Day 04 - Udaipur

Day excursion to Ranakpur to visit a 15th Century Jain Temple. Later take a sunset boat ride on lake Pichola.

Day 05 - Udaipur

AM. Visit the City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari and the Folk Art Museum.
PM. Transfer to airport and board flight for Jaipur. Transfer to hote on arrival.

Day 06 - Jaipur

AM. Visit Amber Fort on elephant back.
PM. Visit City Palace & the Astronomical Observatory.

Day 07 Jaipur/Sawai Madhopur

AM. Drive Jaipur -Sawai Madhopur. Arrive Sawai Madhopur and check into hotel. Evening game viewing drive in Ranthambore National Park.

Day 8 - Sawai Madhopur

Spend entire day viewing wildlife at Ranthambore National Park.

Day 9 - Sawai Madhopur

Spend second day viewing wildlife at Ranthambore National Park.

Day 10 - Sawai Madhopur/Bharatpur

AM. Drive Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur. Drive thru countryside and experience rural life. Evening cycle rickshaw ride in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park famous for its wetlands and birdlife.

Day 11- Bharatpur/Agra

AM. Boat ride in the park for bird viewing. Later drive Bharatpur-Agra stopping by en route to visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Agra and check in at hotel.

Day 12 - Agra/Delhi

Full day sightseeing tour of Agra; Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah. Evening board Agra/Delhi Shatabdi Express train

Day 13 - Delhi/Kathmandu

Morning fly Delhi/ Kathmandu, (Daily).

Day 15 - Kathmandu

Morning City sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and Swayambhunath. Afternoon excursion to Patan.

Day 16 - Kathmandu/Royal Chitwan

AM Fly Kathmandu to Meghauly (flight details to be advised). Time permitting visit the Royal Chitwan National Park.
Overnight at Jungle Lodge.

Day 17 - Chitwan

Morning and Afternoon Elephant Safari inside the Chitwan National Park.
Overnight at Jungle Lodge.

Day 18 - Chitwan/Kathmandu/Delhi

In time transfer to Meghauly airport to board the flight for Kathmandu.

Day 19 - Departure

Transfer to airport for onward flight

In order to make the travel experience more convenient and confortable, we have selected the following hotels in the various stops.

Cost includes Accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast. All transfers between airport-hotel-airport. Sightseeing & English speaking guides. All meals during trek & camping and at Chitwan National Park (Tiger Tops or Chitwan Jungle Lodge).

Cost does not include Expenses of a private nature ie, laundry, drinks, telephone calls, meals (unless specified), insurance, airport taxes, excess baggage charges and all manner of gratuities.

Based on minimum of two persons- Costs are per person