19-Day Best of India with Kerala and Nepal 2027
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Highlights
- Explore Delhi, Jaipur and Varanasi
- Visit Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar in Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambore National Park, Amber Fort and the City Palace in Jaipur, Sarnath and Varanasi
- View the Palace of Winds in Jaipur
- See the Red Fort, Parliament House and India Gate in Delhi
- Patan: Visit the Tibetan Refugee Center which features the Jawalakhel Handicraft Center.
- Delhi: The Delhi City Walk tour explores lesser-known attractions around Paharganj and New Delhi Railway Station, guided by a Young Adult at the Trust who once lived and worked on the streets of Delhi. This personal touch makes the tour special and gives you a view of the tour guide's world through their eyes. City Walk is an example of how a volunteer's creativity can translate into a unique and enduring program, which is both popular and economically viable. This experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
- Ranthambore National Park: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Dhonk Textile Studio, where local women produce handcrafted textiles as part of a conservation initiative that provides ethical livelihoods and deters tiger poaching. Meet the artisans, learn about their work and see how your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 15: Gender Equality and Life on Land.
- Varanasi: Visit Weavers Village in Varanasi, where you’ll see how local artisans keep the city’s silk weaving tradition alive. With a Local Specialist, watch the process behind the famous Banarasi saris and learn how this long-held craft continues to support the community. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
- Kathmandu: Tour Kathmandu's Durbar Square and see the Royal Palace.
- Kathmandu: Visit sacred Swayambhunath, known as the Monkey Temple for its mischievous inhabitants.
- Patan: See Patan's Durbar Square, and enjoy a visit to the Krishna Temple and Golden Temple.
- Bhaktapur: Observe the skills of a master pottery at a pottery workshop in Bhaktapur.
- Bhaktapur: Visit Bhaktapur's Durbar Square and stroll along the characteristic streets of this cultural center.
- Delhi: Take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
- Jama Masjid: Admire the red sandstone and marble details of Jama Masjid during your visit to one of the largest mosques in the country.
- Delhi: Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli and take in the arched niches of this citybound step well.
- Delhi: See Old Delhi's Red Fort.
- New Delhi: During your orientation of New Delhi, visit Humayun's Tomb, and see India Gate and the Qutub Minar complex.
- Taj Mahal: Admire the Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic treasures of world heritage.
- Agra: Inside Agra’s red sandstone fortress, witness the fairytale palaces, audiences halls and mosques of the Mughal rulers.
- Agra: See the imposing gate to the Jama Masjid and gain insight into life in Fatehpur Sikri, now a deserted ''ghost town.''
- Ranthambore National Park: Tour Ranthambore National Park for a chance to glimpse the resident animals and birdlife.
- Jaipur: Visit a local market in Jaipur.
- Jaipur: Discover the vibrant craft of block-printing in Jaipur with a Local Specialist. You’ll get a live demonstration before learning about this centuries-old art form, then roll up your sleeves and create your own masterpiece using the carved wooden blocks.
- Jaipur: During an orientation of Jaipur, visit the Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory.
- Varanasi: Cruise down the Ganges and delve into local tradition as you witness the ritual of Aarti.
- Varanasi: As the sun rises over Varanasi, view the banks of the River Ganges come to life during a morning boat ride.
- Varanasi: Explore Varanasi on foot through its old lanes and temple precincts, where daily life and devotion sit side by side. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of Hinduism’s most important sacred sites, known for its gold-plated spire and domes.
- Periyar National Park: Witness the ancient art of Kalarippayattu as Kalari warriors dazzle you with leaps and somersaults. Afterwards, you’ll discover the discipline and skill behind this tradition with a hands-on martial arts lesson. This is your chance to channel the spirit of Kerala’s heritage in the most exciting way.
- Kumarakom: Discover rural life on a walking tour with a local market visit.
- Kumily: Learn about time-tested customs and the cultural significance of spice cultivation during your visit to Kumily Spice Garden.
- Kerala Backwater Day Tours: Cruise the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional houseboat. Get an insider's look at the day-to-day activities of locals as you journey along Kerala's waterways.
- Kochi: See the unique Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi.
- Ranthambore National Park: This family-run hotel near Ranthambore National Park was built by a former souvenir seller who grew up just outside the park. Simple and welcoming, it reflects the local way of life and supports jobs for the surrounding village. It’s a stay that brings you closer to the community, and the story behind it.
- Jaipur: Join your hosts, Jaideo and Devika, for a memorable evening, where you’ll share dinner with their family and explore their beautiful home, gaining an insider's view of life in Jaipur. Listen to personal stories and hear about India’s rich history directly from those who live it, all while savoring the incredible flavors of local cuisine. Indulge in traditional dishes like daal (lentil curry), laal maans (spicy meat curry), bati (baked bread with ghee), and phenni (crispy dessert), each prepared with authentic spices and love.
- Kochi: Dine with a local family in their home in Kochi and gain a fascinating insight into their lifestyle.
Dates & Prices
Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Patan, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Delhi, India
Delhi, India
Delhi, India
Delhi, India
Agra, India
Agra, India
Bharatpur, India
Ranthambore, India
Ranthambore, India
Ranthambore National Park, India
Ranthambore, India
Ranthambore, India
Jaipur, India
Jaipur, India
Jaipur, India
Varanasi, India
Varanasi, India
Varanasi, India
Kochi, India
Kochi, India
Periyar National Park, India
Periyar National Park, India
Kumarakom, India
Kumarakom, India
Alleppey Backwater, India
Kumarakom, India
Kochi, India
Kochi, India
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Additional Notes
- DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are available on the arrival day of the itinerary or in conjunction with a pre-trip accommodation booked through Trafalgar.
- DAY 19: Complimentary transfers to Kochi Cochin International Airport (COK) are available on the departure day of the itinerary or in conjunction with a post-trip accommodation booked through Trafalgar.
- 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.
- MANDATORY E-ARRIVAL CARD: Effective 1 April 2026, the Government of India has introduced a mandatory Electronic Arrival Card (e-Arrival Card) for all foreign nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. The form must be completed within 72 hours prior to arrival in India. A QR code will be generated upon submission and must be presented at immigration. Families (up to 5 members) may submit a single consolidated form. The form can be completed via the Su-Swagatam App, indianvisaonline.gov.in, or boi.gov.in.
- INDIA: USA 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.
- NEPAL: USA passport holders require a visa for Nepal. The visa can obtained upon arrival or prior to departure (we recommend 60 days prior).
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS: This tour has an included internal flight; any excess luggage charges are at your own expense.
- LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: One bag per guest (max 58 in / 147 cm, 44 lbs / 20 kg) plus one personal item (up to 15 lbs / 7 kg) that fits under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment.
- IMPORTANT: Minivans or minibuses may also be used depending on the group size. Motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used; the Tour Director will ensure to arrange regular stops on longer journeys.
- SAFARI REGULATION: From February 2026, official rules apply during wildlife safaris and visits within National Parks and Tiger Reserves in India. Following directions from the Supreme Court of India and local Forest Departments, mobile phones may be carried but must remain switched off or on silent, with no calls, social media, video, or photography allowed. Guests are welcome to bring a camera (DSLR or mirrorless camera), subject to each park's rules and any applicable camera fees.
- GROUND HANDLER: This trip is Operated by Le Passage to India.
Policies
Touring: By air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches. Please note that on some Regional European First Class Tours and London sightseeing, motor coaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and South America, air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches (or minibuses) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
- Over 45 days: $US200
- 45 - 22 days: 25%
- 21 - 8 days: 30%
- 7 - 1 days: 50%
- Departure day or later/no show: 100% The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Tour Prices:Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at time brochures went to print. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, our only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangement affected due to our cancellations.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. We cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. We do not employ staff doctors or nurses. Should you need medical attention, it will be at local facilities, at your expense. We are not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services, or for the quality of medical care or medical services you receive.
Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your vacation, you should inform your Tour Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Tour Director's/Representative's best endeavors to do so during the holiday.
Responsibility
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
3. Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
4. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
5. We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
- The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
- Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
- Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
- In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
- We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
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