This journey moves through places where daily life and belief are inseparable, at the highest register. It begins in North India's historic cities, then follows the Ganges east to Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities. From there, the route crosses into Nepal, slowing in the Kathmandu Valley before opening out to Himalayan viewpoints and Pokhara. The arc is deliberate: cities to rivers, rituals to mountains, movement giving way to stillness. Stays at The Leela Palace New Delhi, The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra, Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi, Dwarika's Heritage Hotel in Kathmandu, and Pavilions Himalayas in Pokhara. A senior Farbound trip lead escorts the full circuit. Private Ganges boat, all domestic flights, and all tickets pre-arranged.
Senior Farbound trip lead throughout, with local specialists in each city.
Curated sightseeing with private access throughout. Private Ganges boat. All domestic flights and tickets pre-purchased.
Iconic luxury and heritage hotels across India and Nepal. Premier rooms by default.
Premium private vehicle. Fortuner or Mercedes V-Class. Senior chauffeur. Business class on all domestic flights where applicable.
Most meals included with curated dining. Ganges-view settings in Varanasi. Palace dining in Delhi and Agra.
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Trips designed around your interests, pace, and preferences
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From
$8,350 per person
Signature tier — indicative pricing
Age : 18–35
Day 1 - Arrival into Delhi
Fast-track airport arrival, escorted transfer, and a welcome dinner at the hotel.
- Fast-track airport handling and lounge access where available.
- Escorted private transfer to The Leela Palace New Delhi.
- Bespoke welcome at the hotel with gifting and your hardback itinerary book.
- Evening at leisure.
- Welcome dinner with your Farbound trip lead.
Dinner
The Leela Palace New Delhi or similar
Day 2 - Old and New Delhi with Private Access
Heritage walks, private monument access, and curated meals across Delhi's defining sites.
- Private heritage walk through Old Delhi covering Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, and the spice market lanes.
- Rickshaw ride through the inner lanes with a Delhi scholar as your guide.
- Lunch at Indian Accent or a chosen heritage venue.
- Humayun's Tomb in the late afternoon with your trip lead.
- Private dinner at a heritage haveli.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Leela Palace New Delhi or similar
Day 3 - Delhi to Agra, Taj at Sunset
Private transfer to Agra, Taj-view suite check-in, and a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal.
- Departure from Delhi with senior chauffeur in Fortuner or Mercedes V-Class.
- Curated lunch en route.
- Arrival at The Oberoi Amarvilas with Taj-view suite check-in.
- Taj Mahal at sunset with private guided entry and pre-arranged tickets.
- Dinner at Esphahan, the hotel's signature restaurant.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Oberoi Amarvilas or similar
Day 4 - Taj at Sunrise and Agra Fort
Pre-dawn return to the Taj at sunrise, then Agra Fort with a private historian.
- Pre-dawn return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, with soft light and far fewer visitors.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast.
- Agra Fort with a private historian for Mughal context and architecture.
- Afternoon at leisure.
- Evening dinner included.
Breakfast
The Oberoi Amarvilas or similar
Day 5 - Delhi Transit
Return to Delhi for a recovery day before the Varanasi flight.
- Return to Delhi by premium vehicle.
- Spa and relaxation day by design at The Leela Palace.
- Optional one light add-on in the evening if desired.
- Your trip lead keeps timing buffer-led for a calm transition into the Varanasi segment.
Breakfast,
Dinner
The Leela Palace New Delhi or similar
Day 6 - Fly to Varanasi, Ganga Aarti
Business class flight to Varanasi, palace check-in, and a private evening Ganga Aarti boat.
- Business class flight from Delhi to Varanasi with fast-track handling.
- Check in at Taj Nadesar Palace, set within nine acres of private colonial gardens.
- Afternoon at leisure in the palace grounds before the city begins.
- Private evening boat on the Ganges for the Ganga Aarti, just your group and your trip lead.
- Dinner at the hotel after the boat.
Breakfast,
Dinner
Taj Nadesar Palace or similar
Day 7 - Varanasi in Depth
Private sunrise boat, Sarnath with a specialist, and a curated ghat walk.
- Private sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, just your group and a boatman who knows the ghats.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast in the gardens.
- Sarnath with a specialist guide for the deer park, Dhamek Stupa, and the Ashokan capital.
- Curated lunch at a venue chosen for quality and location.
- Ghat walk with your trip lead, paced for texture and rest in equal measure.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Taj Nadesar Palace or similar
Day 8 - Delhi Transit and Rest
Business class flight back to Delhi for a recovery day before Nepal.
- Business class flight from Varanasi to Delhi with fast-track handling.
- Reset into The Leela Palace for a spa and rest-led day.
- Optional light evening layer only if energy allows.
- Your trip lead keeps timing buffer-led for the Nepal crossing ahead.
Breakfast,
Dinner
The Leela Palace New Delhi or similar
Day 9 - Fly to Kathmandu
Business class flight to Kathmandu and check-in at Dwarika's Heritage Hotel.
- Business class flight from Delhi to Kathmandu.
- Check in at Dwarika's Hotel, a UNESCO-recognised heritage property built around traditional Newari craftsmanship.
- A composed first Kathmandu layer after the flight: atmosphere-first, kept light and close.
- Local specialist provides context on the valley's sacred geography before tomorrow's temple circuit.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Dwarika's Hotel or similar
Day 10 - Kathmandu Sacred Sites
Boudhanath, Pashupatinath with a specialist, and the artisan lanes of Patan.
- Visit Boudhanath with your specialist: the stupa circuit, the butter lamps, and the Tibetan community context.
- Continue to Pashupatinath for the evening aarti with careful, respectful access.
- Patan's Durbar Square and artisan quarter with a local craft specialist.
- Lunch at a curated Patan table.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Dwarika's Hotel or similar
Day 11 - Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
Bhaktapur heritage town with private access and an overnight at Nagarkot for sunrise views.
- Drive to Bhaktapur for the best-preserved medieval town in the Kathmandu Valley.
- Private guided circuit of Potter's Square, Durbar Square, and the 55-window palace.
- Lunch at a curated Bhaktapur venue.
- Continue to Nagarkot for an overnight at a viewpoint lodge on the valley rim.
- Dinner at the lodge before an early sleep for the sunrise.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Club Himalaya or similar
Day 12 - Nagarkot Sunrise, Fly to Pokhara
Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot, then business class to Pokhara.
- Wake early for the Nagarkot sunrise: the Himalayan arc from Annapurna to Everest in clear morning conditions.
- Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara with private airport handling.
- Check in at Pavilions Himalayas with mountain views.
- Lunch at the property.
- Lakeside walk or a slow afternoon as the Annapurna range settles into view.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Pavilions Himalayas or similar
Day 13 - Pokhara at Leisure
A full Pokhara day with Phewa Lake, Devi Falls, and open afternoon time.
- Morning at your own pace with Phewa Lake as the primary atmosphere anchor.
- Private rowboat on the lake toward the Barahi Temple island.
- Devi Falls and Gupteshwor Cave for a natural layer.
- Lunch at a curated lakeside table.
- Afternoon fully open: the property, the lake, or a slow Lakeside wander.
- Farewell dinner with your trip lead.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Pavilions Himalayas or similar
Day 14 - Departure from Pokhara
Private car transfer to Kathmandu airport for onward or international departure.
- Morning at leisure in the hotel gardens.
- Fast-track airport handling where available.
- Private transfer to Pokhara Regional Airport for onward connections.
Breakfast
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