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This traditional Nepalese settlement is a natural treasure and one of the country's true hidden gems.","sort":12,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"13","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Guesthouse ","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1297,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 14: Bandipur","image_url":null,"description":"Enjoy a day of free time to further explore Bandipur. The surrounding hills are ideal for hiking along trails that will take you through tribal villages, verdant forests, 'power places', and hilltop shrines that once doubled as fortresses. As you explore the area you may feel as though you're stepping back in time; though development increases, the aura of this place has been beautifully preserved. As tourism in Nepal developed along the main roads and airports, for over 30 years there simply was no road linking Bandipur to the main infrastructure, leaving it almost untouched by touristic influence. The village is saddled on a high ridge above Dumre, 700 metres beyond the Marsyangdi River Valley, making for an exceptional view of the Himalayan panorama.","sort":13,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"14","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Guesthouse ","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1298,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 15: Chitwan National Park","image_url":null,"description":"After breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to Chitwan National Park (approximately 4 hours). After arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities may vary depending on the time of the year, and on wildlife movements. A late-afternoon safari will take you through forests and across grasslands to observe the varied and exciting wildlife in the park. In the early evening, the local Tharu dance troupe may perform a cultural program. You will then enjoy dinner and afterward, you will be free to relax in the bar and discuss the day\u2019s sightings or listen to the exotic sounds of the jungle at night.","sort":14,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"15","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Lodge","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Chitwan - Canoe safari, bird watching walk or jeep safari"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1299,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 16: Chitwan National Park","image_url":null,"description":"Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great Indian rhino, deer, and exotic birdlife) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast, you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organised for the rest of the day and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.","sort":15,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"16","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Lodge","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Chitwan - Canoe safari, bird watching walk or jeep safari"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1300,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 17: Chitwan National Park - Bhaktapur","image_url":null,"description":"If you are an avid wildlife lover, there is an optional early-morning birdwatching safari available today \u2013 a worthwhile addition to your trip. After breakfast fly to Kathmandu and drive to Bhaktapur - once the capital of Nepal and the Great Malla Kingdom during the 15th century. Its rich heritage, inspiring temples, and artisanal history played a big part in Bhaktapur being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an evening of exploration on your own, soak up the lovely atmosphere in one of the local cafes, or simply relax in your hotel.","sort":16,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"17","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Guesthouse ","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1301,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 18: Bhaktapur - Kathmandu","image_url":null,"description":"Spend the day exploring Bhaktapur\u2019s famous temples, starting at Durbar Square, which is reputed to be the most beautiful piece of art in Nepal. Durbar Square is home to the majestic Lion Gate and Golden Gate. You will also visit the Pashupati Temple, a replica of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu. This will be an enlightening morning of discovery and enrichment, as you delve into all Bhaktapur has to offer. In the afternoon, drive to Kathmandu (approximately 2 hours). The evening will then be free, however, the group leader will usually organise an optional evening meal at another of Kathmandu\u2019s great restaurants.","sort":17,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"18","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel ","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Bhaktapur - Leader-led walking tour"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1302,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:16.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 19: Kathmandu","image_url":null,"description":"Your trip officially comes to an end after breakfast today. Your tour leader will be on hand to advise and assist with your onward travel arrangements.","sort":18,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"19","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":[],"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"93","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Kathmandu - In Focus: Handmade Kathmandu"}}},{"id":1285,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 2: Delhi","image_url":null,"description":"After breakfast, your tour leader will take you to the city\u2019s historic heart with a guided walking tour of Old Delhi. Set off on the city's modern metro system, then get a taste of India's famed public transport with an optional cycle rickshaw ride through chaotic streets, such as the famous Chandni Chowk. Make a visit to the Jama Masjid, Delhi's oldest mosque, and one of its most impressive buildings, then visit the Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) to learn about the Sikh religion. The rest of the day is free for further exploration or maybe to join an Urban Adventure (booked locally). Perhaps visit the World Heritage-listed Mughal masterpiece of Humayun's Tomb, the first garden-tomb in India, built in 1570. Wonder at the tall brick minaret of Qutub Minar, which was started all the way back in the 12th-century, or explore the mighty Red Fort of Delhi. Part palace and part fort, it played an integral part in the history of the city with former residents ranging from royal families to British soldiers.","sort":1,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"2","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour"},{"description":"Delhi - Jama Masjid"},{"description":"Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)"}],"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"500","@currency":"INR"},"description":"Delhi - Humayun's Tomb"},{"price":{"#text":"500","@currency":"INR"},"description":"Delhi - Qutub Minar"}]}},{"id":1286,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 3: Agra","image_url":null,"description":"Farewell Delhi\u2019s hypnotising chaos this morning and set off for Agra, home to one of the world\u2019s most recognisable monuments. Get a taste of India\u2019s rail system with an express train journey to Agra (approx 2 hours). The best way to uncover Agra is by cycle rickshaw, so after arriving you\u2019ll be taken on a rickshaw tour of the city. You\u2019ll visit the spectacular Taj Mahal. Best known as a monument to love and loss, the 17th-century Taj is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture, surrounded by trimmed English gardens. Agra is also home to one of the finest looking forts in India. Enter the dark red sandstone stronghold of Agra Fort \u2013 part fortress, part palace and part prison \u2013 and search through throne rooms and tiny but incredibly decorated mosques. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please. A visit to Sheroes Cafe, which employs women who have been affected by acid attacks, is highly recommended.","sort":2,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"3","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Agra - Taj Mahal"},{"description":"Agra - Agra Fort"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1287,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 4: Jaipur","image_url":null,"description":"Head to Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital, by private vehicle (approximately 6 hours). Get your first glimpse of the Pink City and its trademark building colour on a walking tour. Navigate crowded streets packed with cars, camel carts, rickshaws, trucks, and bicycles, past traditionally dressed Rajput men wearing colourful turbans and sporting magnificent moustaches, while observing the city\u2019s intricate architecture. Visit a bazaar to browse handcrafted textiles, folk art, and the local specialty of semi-precious stones. Make a photo stop at India's most photographed building after the Taj Mahal, the Hawa Mahal, or 'Palace of the Winds'. You have the option of also visiting Jantar Mantar, an observatory filled with instruments to track the stars, built by the founder of Jaipur, Maharaja Jai Singh. This evening, continue to indulge in the wonders of Indian culture by watching a Bollywood blockbuster Cinema \u2013 an elaborate combination of action romance, drama, and music \u2013 at the spectacular Raj Mandir","sort":3,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"4","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour"},{"description":"Jaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema"}],"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"200","@currency":"INR"},"description":"Jaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory"}}},{"id":1288,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 5: Jaipur","image_url":null,"description":"An optional early morning hot air balloon experience won\u2019t disappoint \u2013 wake early for a breathtaking overhead view of the Pink City bathed in early morning light. (For additional information about this optional excursion, please see the 'Important Notes' section of the Essential Trip Information). Later, climb the twisting roads of the Aravalli Hills and round the final bend to see the massive Amber Fort loom into view. The legacy of a fallen empire, the opulent palace is a superb example of Rajput architecture and is packed with elaborate rooms of lavish murals, frescoed arches, and delicate jali work. Don\u2019t miss the sparkling Mirror Palace, covered floor-to-ceiling in thousands of reflective tiles, the hall becomes a dazzling fantasy with the light of a single match. The rest of the day is free to explore more of Jaipur that you might have missed yesterday.","sort":4,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"5","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Jaipur - Amber Fort"},"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"260","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Jaipur - Balloon Safari"}}},{"id":1289,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 6: Varanasi","image_url":null,"description":"Arrive in the holy centre of Varanasi in the morning after a short flight from Jaipur. Varanasi is awash with shrines and temples, and the ultimate destination for Hindu pilgrims who travel from far and wide to experience this spiritual city. Take a walking tour of the old city, through narrow laneways packed with stalls and shops, past the dhobi wallahs, and the endless temples that echo with bells and the pungent aroma of incense. This evening soak up the unique atmosphere of a candle flower ceremony.","sort":5,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"6","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour"},{"description":"Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1290,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 7: Varanasi","image_url":null,"description":"Today starts early with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, where you can watch the light gradually illuminate the many ghats and temples along the river as you pass. There is an option to take a trip to nearby Sarnath, one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. The site is where Buddha preached his message of the path to enlightenment and features a number of stupas and museums to explore. Alternatively, the day can be spent exploring the laneways and alleys behind the ghats, or picking up some examples of the excellent local silk industry. Perhaps witness pilgrims performing ancient bathing rituals and ceremonies as your time in this sacred city comes to an end.","sort":6,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"7","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip"},"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"250","@currency":"INR"},"description":"Varanasi - Sarnath"}}},{"id":1291,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 8: Varanasi - Delhi","image_url":null,"description":"Use a free morning to delve further into the spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi, wander through the ghats or perhaps haggle with vendors in colourful bazaars. Return to Delhi by plane (about 1.5 hours) for a last chance to explore India's capital. Perhaps head to the legendary Connaught Place for some last-minute shopping. This evening, why not share a meal with your group to reminisce about your travels.","sort":7,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"8","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":1292,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-26T20:01:24.000000Z","title":"Day 9: Kathmandu","image_url":null,"description":"Today, take an included transfer to Delhi Airport for a flight bound for Kathmandu. Please note that this flight is unaccompanied. On arrival in Kathmandu, you\u2019ll be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel. In the late afternoon, there will be a group briefing with your leader to discuss the next stage of your adventure. The evening is free to explore the streets of Kathmandu \u2013 a mix of ancient architecture and modern development, and rich artistic and cultural heritage. Crowded markets and bazaars are the centre of Nepali life and the narrow streets are home to holy men, monks, bicycles, incense, goats, and sacred cows. Your leader will usually organise an optional dinner at one of Kathmandu\u2019s fine Nepali restaurants.","sort":8,"tour_id":118,"ref_parts_id":"9","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel ","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer"},"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"68","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure"},{"price":{"#text":"93","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Kathmandu - In Focus: Cook in Kathmandu Urban Adventure"},{"price":{"#text":"66","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Kathmandu - Kathmandu Living Urban Adventure"}]}}],"destinations":[{"name":"India","id":105},{"name":"Nepal","id":168}],"destinations_arr":[{"city":"","country":"India"},{"city":"","country":"Nepal"}],"departures_arr":[{"month":"August 2022","items":[{"start":"2022-08-28","end":"2022-09-15","sortdate":20220828,"price":6145,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":5838,"month":"August 2022"}]},{"month":"September 2022","items":[{"start":"2022-09-22","end":"2022-10-10","sortdate":20220922,"price":6145,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":5838,"month":"September 2022"}]},{"month":"February 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-02-02","end":"2023-02-20","sortdate":20230202,"price":6700,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":6365,"month":"February 2023"}]},{"month":"August 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-08-27","end":"2023-09-14","sortdate":20230827,"price":6700,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":6365,"month":"August 2023"}]},{"month":"September 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-09-21","end":"2023-10-09","sortdate":20230921,"price":6700,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":6365,"month":"September 2023"}]},{"month":"October 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-10-19","end":"2023-11-06","sortdate":20231019,"price":6700,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":6365,"month":"October 2023"}]},{"month":"November 2023","items":[{"start":"2023-11-02","end":"2023-11-20","sortdate":20231102,"price":6700,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":6365,"month":"November 2023"}]}],"tour_type":2,"type_id":2,"style_rating":"Comfort","ref_url":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/HHKWC"}} catch (error) {} We're sorry but travel-explorer doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. 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