Day 1 KathmanduConclude this epic overland adventure amid the bustle and colour of Nepal's scenic capital. Days 2-3 Khatauti KholaChoose an adventure in this great Nepalese eco-camp. Days 4-5 SiliguriWind back down the switchback road to Siliguri. Days 6-8 GangtokVisit the monastery at Rumtek and perhaps hike to the old gompa a little further down the road. Days 9-12 DarjeelingWith gorgeous views and a relaxed atmosphere, this capital of the tea lands is a wonderful place to explore. Situated on a high ridge surrounded by rice, tea, quinine and fruit tree terraces, this collection of villages appears to be built on top of one another. Day 13 SiliguriTravel up into the foothills of the Himalaya. Days 14-16 KolkataKolkata is a metropolis that constantly confounds expectations. Visit a local foundation that helps kids in need. Day 17 Bush CampGaze out over the City of Temples and spend a night at a rustic bush camp. Days 18-20 PuriOne of four holiest cities in India, Puri is home to the Jagannath Mandir. Further up the coast, see the magnificent Konark Sun Temple. Days 21-24 OrissaSpend time in the remote tribal land of Orissa. Camp under the stars and visit tiny villages. Days 25-27 Tirupathi/Bush CampJoin pilgrims at a temple with 18,000 staff then camp in the rural countryside. Day 28 ChennaiExplore the purported capital of the south. Take time to see the fort and the city's many museums. Day 29 MamallapuramVisit the Shore Temple in laidback Mamallapuram. Day 30 PondicherrySoak up the French atmosphere of 'Pondy' and eat crepes as a change from curry. Days 31-32 TrichyStroll the amazing stretches of the country's largest temple complex. Day 33 MaduraiStand on the southernmost tip of India then browse the streets and shops of Madurai. Days 34-36 VarkalaUnwind another notch with a beach break in Varkala. Hit the beach to soak up the sun and play in the surf. Day 37 Kerala BackwatersCruise the canals, stop for chai and visit the markets of Alleppey. Days 38-40 KochiTake in Kathakali dancing and a boat tour. Days 41-42 Wayanad DistrictExplore the tea and coffee plantations and surrounding hills of the Wayanad District. Days 43-44 MysoreVisit the maharaja's palace. Climb 1,000 steps up Chamundi Hill. Days 45-46 HalebidEnjoy India's highest waterfall and the ornate frescoes of the Hoysala temples. Days 47-49 GoaWith palm-fringed beaches and Portuguese-influenced towns, Goa offers options for both exploration and relaxation. Tour enchanting Old Goa; a mix of churches and markets with an electric atmosphere. Day 50 RajapurEn route to the beaches of Goa, stop overnight in a small rural town. Days 51-52 MumbaiHome to massive bazaars and the lights of Bollywood, Mumbai has a wealth of distractions to see, sample, taste, try and buy. Sail to Elephanta Island and see cave temples devoted to Shiva. Days 53-54 Ajanta/ElloraDiscover the remarkable hand-carved cave complexes of Ellora and Ajanta. Day 55 ManduDating back to the 14th century, the hilltop fort of Mandu is an evocative and slightly eerie place to explore. Day 56 Bush CampExperience Indian rural life on an overnight camping expedition in the countryside. Days 57-58 UdaipurTravel uphill to gaze over town from the Monsoon Palace and see a cultural show in a haveli. Days 59-60 PushkarWorld famous for its huge camel fair, Pushkar is a fascinating place to visit at any time of the year. Hike to the Brahman temple, relax at a rooftop restaurant or people watch by the lake. Day 61 JodhpurExplore the mighty Meherangarh Fort, which dominates Rajasthan's second largest city. Days 62-64 JaisalmerSee the impressive Jaisalmer Fort and ride camels in the desert. Day 65 BikanerTravel into the sandy landscape of Rajasthan and enter a temple where rats are revered. Days 66-67 DelhiDiscover a metropolis crammed with the magic and mystery of a million stories. Rub shoulders with the locals in the streets of Old Delhi or explore one of the many museums. Days 68-69 JaipurVisit the bird sanctuary at Bharatpur, explore deserted Fatehpur Sikri and discover the Pink City's palaces. Days 70-71 AgraCatch a Taj Mahal sunrise and ride a rickshaw to the Red Fort. Day 72 Chambal ValleySpend an afternoon investigating the archaeological sites, fine temples and surrounds of this beautiful region. Days 73-75 Bandhavgarh National ParkPeruse Khajuraho's erotic temples then visit a national park - this one famous for its tiger population. Days 76-77 VaranasiLearn the different uses of the Ganges River ghats - both spiritual and secular. Day 78 SunauliTake a morning jungle walk then travel to the Nepal-Indian border. Days 79-80 Royal Chitwan National ParkTravel down to the jungle lowlands for a touch of peace and quiet. Befriend elephants and seek out rare wildlife in the national park. Days 81-82 KathmanduArrive early to soak up the rich atmosphere. Sit on the steps in Durbar Square to see Nepali life swirl past or head out to visit the temples of Pashupatinath and Bodhnath.
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