Day 1 ChennaiNamaste - welcome to India! Begin the adventure by roaming the culturally diverse streets of Chennai. Days 2-5 Tirupathi/Bush CampVisit temples and mix with pilgrims in the small town of Tirupathi and enjoy bush camp off the beaten track. Days 6-9 OrissaTraverse the remote tribal hinterlands of Orissa. Camp under the stars and visit tiny villages for a slice of rural life. Days 10-11 PuriOne of the holiest cities in India, Puri is home magnificent temples, shrines and a long sandy beach. Days 12-14 KolkataKnown locally as the intellectual and cultural capital of India, Kolkata is a metropolis that constantly confounds the senses. Visit a local foundation that helps the disadvantaged and laugh with the lively children. Day 15 SultanganjPrepare for a day on the move, driving across the Ganes before making bush camp near Sultanganj. Days 16-17 SiliguriJourney to the foothills of the Himalayas and spend the night in a local lodge. Days 18-19 DarjeelingWith rolling green hills and a temperate climate, Darjeeling is wonderful place to explore on foot. Days 20-21 Karmi FarmTravel by jeep to a remote tea plantation and enjoy bird-watching, trekking or yoga. Days 22-24 GangtokA haven for Tibetan Buddhists, Gangtok sprawls down a mountain ridge. Visit the monastery at Rumtek and perhaps hike to the old gompa a little further down the road. Day 25 SiliguriWind back down the switchback road to Siliguri. Days 26-27 Khatauti KholaCrossing into Nepal, journey through the fertile lands of the Terai and spend a relaxing night at an eco-camp. Days 28-29 KathmanduConclude the adventure amid the bustle and colour of Nepal's scenic capital.
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