Beijing to Delhi - Mondo Adventure Travel


Starting rate per person based on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency conversion. This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars.
Tour Type	Small Group Moderate
Number of Days	32 days
Departing from	ex Beijing
Max Tour Size	Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Countries Visited	China, India, Nepal
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Overview

Take an epic adventure from the 'modern meet ancient' sights of eclectic Beijing to the chaotic streets of Delhi. Along the way, cross the Tibetan Plateau, get close to Mount Everest, explore the temples of Lhasa and Kathmandu and search out rhinos in Chitwan National Park. From modern cities, to holy towns and spectacular landscapes, this adventure has it all.

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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions.

Highlights

Visit the birthplace of Buddha, Spot exotic wildlife in Chitwan National Park, Get spiritual in Varanasi, Soak up the chaos of Delhi, Sail down the Ganges, Take the world's highest railway to the roof of the world, Hike the Great Wall, Travel through the breathtaking landscapes of mountainous Tibet, Shop for crafts in Kathmandu, Soak up the spiritual atmosphere of Lhasa

Accommodation

Hotel (15 nts), Guesthouse (7 nts), Overnight sleeper train (3 nts), Lodge (2 nts), Heritage Property (2 nts), Permanent tented camp (1 nt), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 nt)

What's Included

Private Bus, Overnight sleeper train, Taxi, Bus, Jeep, Private vehicle, Cycle rickshaw, Auto rickshaw, Train

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Beijing

Arrive in Beijing and discover the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the awe-inspiring Great Wall.

Day 3 Train to the Roof of the World

Admire stunning landscapes on one of the world's greatest train journeys.

Days 4-8 Lhasa

Enjoy a cooking class and visit Potala Palace, precariously built on a hilltop overlooking Lhasa. Stop by Jokhang Temple and the turquoise Nam-tso Lake.

Day 9 Samye

Spend the night in the atmospheric shadow of Tibet's oldest monastery, Samye.

Day 10 Gyantse

Drive across the Kamba-la Pass and make the pilgrim circuit at Pelkor Chode Monastery. A visit to Kumbum Chorten is an unforgettable experience - its five storeys represent the five steps to enlightenment.

Days 11-12 Shigatse

Join pilgrims at the Tashilhunpo Monastery and browse curios and produce at the Shigatse Bazaar.

Day 13 Sakya

Marvel at the beautiful art of the Sakya Monastery.

Day 14 Everest National Park

Discover one of the world's highest monasteries, Rongphu, before trekking to Everest Base Camp.

Day 15 Zhangmu

As the Tibetan Plateau abruptly ends, the harsh landscape gives way to lush green valleys.

Day 16 Dhulikhel

Travel across the Nepalese border and delight in panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Days 17-19 Kathmandu

Walk at a leisurely place through the atmospheric streets of Kathmandu.

Days 20-22 Chitwan National Park

Spot exotic wildlife in Chitwan National Park.

Day 23 Lumbini

The final stop in Nepal is Lumbini, the site of Buddha's birth.

Day 24 Varanasi

India's holy city is a hive of religious life and colour. Spend time witnessing the spiritual rites taking places on the Varanasi ghats.

Day 25 River Ganges Boat Trip

Travel down the Ganges and spend a night camping on the riverbank.

Days 26-27 Varanasi

Back in Varanasi it's time to witness an evocative candle flower ceremony.

Days 28-29 Orchha

Orchha is a historical masterpiece full of stone temples and palaces.

Day 30 Agra

Visit one of the finest monuments ever constructed, the Taj Mahal of Agra. Also explore the grounds of the amazing Red Fort.

Days 31-32 Delhi

The Asian adventure concludes in dizzying Delhi, India's capital.

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