2 Weeks in India and Nepal: 4 TopTailored Itineraries (2024)

If you're seeking out the best of South Asia, don't miss out on India and Nepal, which can be explored in a variety of ways on a 2-week trip. This country combo includes India's ancient civilizations and the mighty Himalayas. Traveling between these two neighboring countries is convenient, making them ideal to visit together.

We've handpicked four trip options to get you ready for your India-Nepal adventure planning, whether you're after the highlights, cultural immersion, a romantic getaway, or Himalayan trekking. For a personalized trip, feel free to reach out to us.

Where to Go in India and Nepal in 2 Weeks

With 2 weeks in India and Nepal, you could experience some of the best of both countries.

Typically, most first-time visitors would spend 6–9 days in India and 5-8 days in Nepal. If you're into history, spend most of your time in India. If you prefer outdoor adventures, extend your stay in Nepal.

Find out about the highlights of India and Nepal below.

In India

Geographically, northern parts of India are closer to Nepal and embrace more diverse experiences. So, to make the most of your time and budget, focus on North India.

• Delhi (2 days): In the capital of India, where history meets modernity, Old Delhi is a must-see, particularly Chandni Chowk.
• Agra (2 days): Home to the iconic Taj Mahal, this must-visit for romantic getaways hosts architectural marvels.
• Jaipur (2-3 days): In the gateway to Rajasthan, experience the regal heritage as well as luxury forts and palaces.
• Varanasi (2 days): Experience the spiritual pulse of India in this holy city where India's traditions are best kept.

In Nepal

• Kathmandu (2–3 days): Explore the myriad of temples and cultural treasures in the capital city.
• Pokhara (2–7 days): An outdoor paradise nestled in the lap of the Himalayas. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake, hike to the Peace Pagoda, or indulge in adventure activities such as paragliding or trekking on the Annapurna mountain range.
• Chitwan (2 days): Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, you're almost guaranteed to spot a one-horned rhinoceros during a Chitwan National Park safari by jeep, foot, and canoe.
• Nagakot (1–2 days): The best viewing platform for the Himalayas.

Itinerary 1: 14-Day Highlights of India and Nepal

• Delhi–Agra–Jaipur–Kathmandu–Pokhara–Chitwan

This itinerary is specially crafted for those who want to see the highlights of India and Nepal in 2 weeks.

You would discover the essential highlights of the classic Golden Triangle route (Delhi–Agra–Jaipur), including the iconic Taj Mahal. Then fly to Kathmandu for a Nepal adventure, from serene Pokhara to a thrilling safari in Chitwan and a stunning sunrise over the Himalayan mountains.

India: Days 1–6

• Day 1: Arrival in Delhi, India
• Day 2: A 1-day Delhi tour to the Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, the Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb.
• Day 3: Delhi to Agra (4 to 5 hours) and watch a sunset of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh
• Day 4: Agra sightseeing with Indian clothing trying-on experiences—The Taj Mahal, the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, and Agra Fort
• Day 5: Drive to Jaipur (5 hours), visit the Chand Baori stepwell, and enjoy a sunset drink at Nahargarh Fort
• Day 6: Jaipur highlights—Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace and a cooking class

Upon your arrival in Delhi, you would be introduced to lively Old Delhi. Take a morning rickshaw ride to Chandni Chowk for a more peaceful atmosphere, discover India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid Mosque, and visit Humayun's Tomb, the first garden tomb in India.

During the following 2 days, you would be immersed in the romantic city of Agra. You could catch a postcard-perfect sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh, dress up in Indian attire to admire the Taj Mahal with the dawn light, and marvel at the grand Agra Fort.

From Day 5 to 6, you would explore the photogenic pink city of Jaipur. Get lost in the maze-like stepwell of Chand Baori, gain a panoramic view of the city from Nahargarh Fort with a sunset drink, and cook and taste real Indian food with your loved one during a local family visit. Then capture the icons of the city: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and the City Palace.

To read more about this itinerary, see our 7-Day India Golden Triangle Tour.

Nepal: Days 7–14

• Day 7: Drive to Delhi and fly to Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Day 8: Kathmandu heritage walk: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.
• Day 9: Fly to Pokhara and take an afternoon boat ride on Phewa Lake.
• Day 10: Pokhara sightseeing: the Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and the World Peace Pagoda.
• Day 11: Watch an Annapurna sunrise, drive or fly to Chitwan, and enjoy Tharu dancing with dinner.
• Day 12: A jungle safari in Chitwan National Park with a jeep and canoe ride.
• Day 13: Fly or drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu
• Day 14: Departure

Kick off your Nepal trip in Kathmandu, Nepal's only city with international flights. Take a heritage tour of Kathmandu, including Durbar Square, which is filled with historical relics, Nepal's holiest Hindu site — Pashupatinath Temple, and Tibetan-style Boudhanath Stupa.

Then you would fly to Pokhara, a chilled-out city. If you prefer a laid-back vacation, unwind in a lakeside resort there, take a scenic boat ride on Phewa Lake, and watch an impressive sunrise over the Annapurna mountain range. Outdoor lovers, you would challenge yourself to go paragliding from Sarangkot Hill or go rafting on the Trishuli River.

Continue your trip at Chitwan National Park, where you could witness the rhinoceroses, deer, crocodiles, and Nepali bird species. Prepare for a full day of safari activities: try a walking safari, a jeep safari, and a canoe ride down the river.

To create a once-in-a-lifetime experience on your Nepal trip, take a sightseeing flight for a close encounter with the Annapurna region of the Himalayas in Pokhara. If you'd like to see Mount Everest, choose the Everest Base Camp route from Kathmandu.

For further information, see our 9-Day Classic Nepal Tour.

Itinerary 2: 2-Week Cultural Trip from India to Nepal

• Delhi–Varanasi–Jaipur–Agra–Kathmandu–Nagarkot

Explore the heart of India and Nepal in 2 weeks from the sacred Ganges River to the summits of the Himalayas. This 2-week India and Nepal trip would reveal the secrets behind the icons and offer you spiritual tradition experiences.

If you're traveling in March or November, you could celebrate a traditional festival with the locals, such as Holi in March or Diwali (also called Tihar in Nepal) in November.

In India

• Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
• Day 2: Delhi city tour with a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk
• Day 3: Fly to Varanasi, take a heritage walk and enjoy the Ganga Aarti ceremony
• Day 4: Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges & visit Sarnath
• Day 5: Fly to Jaipur, and enjoy a city tour in an electric rickshaw with female drivers
• Day 6: City tour with a visit to Amber Fort and a cooking class at Ikaki Niwas
• Day 7: Elephant interactions and some free time in the pink city
• Day 8: Drive to Agra with a stop in Fatehpur Sikri.
• Day 9: Explore the best of Agra: the Taj Mahal and a village walk around Mehtab Bagh

With 9 days in India, you could leisurely appreciate Agra's Taj Mahal, capture the best photos in the pink Jaipur, and then witness the peaceful life and spiritual rituals in Varanasi, all at a relaxed pace.

Want some exclusive experiences? We could arrange it for you to take a guided walk within the temples and ghats, sail down the Ganges at sunrise, and enjoy the evening ritual of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. A special pink e-rickshaw ride with female drivers in pink would make your Pink City tour more engaging and memorable. You could also chat and have a high tea with locals during a village walk in Agra.

In Nepal

• Day 10: Drive from Agra to Delhi, and then fly to Kathmandu
• Day 11: A Kathmandu city tour of Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Patan Durbar Square
• Day 12: Drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot, Changu Narayan Temple, and hike from Sankhu to Nagarkot
• Day 13: Enjoy the sunrise at Nagarkot, take a Bhaktapur city tour with Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and drive back to Kathmandu
• Day 14: Departure

during these 5 days in Nepal, unlock the UNESCO sites of Kathmandu and take a breathtaking trek under the Himalayan peaks in Nagarkot.

In Kathmandu, beyond the impressive temples and palaces, you could have chances to meet with a Hindu astrologer for personal future predictions in Pashupatinath Temple.

Then drive to Nagarkot, which is famous for its Himalayan views, especially at sunrise and sunset. After exploring the oldest Changu Narayan Temple en route, you would take a moderate hike for about 3–4 hours to Nagarkot. You could enjoy unspoiled mountain landscapes along the dirt road and interact with locals in the small villages.

Itinerary 3: 14-Day Romantic Escape to India and Nepal

• Kathmandu–Chitwan–Delhi–Agra–Jaipur–Udaipur

This itinerary is exclusively designed for couples. Together, you could traverse the iconic landmarks of India and Nepal, from the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal to the majestic Himalayan peaks. Dive deeper into outdoor adventure with wildlife in Chitwan National Park.

Heritage hotels are particularly arranged to offer an immersive atmosphere for your intimate moments, such as the Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu, The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra and Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur.

Nepal: Days 1–5

• Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.
• Day 2: Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Monkey Temple.
• Day 3: Morning flightseeing tour past Mount Everest, and sightseeing in historical Patan.
• Day 4: Take a half-hour flight to Bharatpur, then transfer to Chitwan National Park for jungle safari.
• Day 5: Chitwan National Park — boat safari and walking safari.
• Day 6: Fly back to Kathmandu and on to Delhi.

For a comfortable tour pace, you would focus on Kathmandu and Chitwan National Park.

In Kathmandu Valley, you could delve into the cultural activities: meeting the living goddess in Kumari Ghar, encountering fortune-tellers in Pashupatinath Temple, and sunset-watching from the hilltop at Monkey Temple. For special occasions, enjoy a glass of champagne and relish a once-in-a-lifetime flightseeing or helicopter tour to Mount Everest together.

Next, dive into the wilds of Chitwan National Park. Experience the thrill of encountering one-horned Asian rhinoceroses and crocodiles up close, as you embark on exhilarating jeep safaris, tranquil walking tours, and adventurous canoe rides.

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India: Days 6–14

• Day 7: Delhi city tour, including a foodie walk with a local chef in Old Delhi.
• Day 8: Drive to Agra and watch a sunset over the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.
• Day 9: A heritage tour to Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal alongside an Indian clothing experience, and rooftop drinks.
• Day 10: Drive to Jaipur, visit Chand Baori en route, and indulge in a private spa or body treatment.
• Day 11: Take a classic Jaipur city tour, including Amber Fort, the City Palace with a high tea experience, and Jantar Mantar.
• Day 12: Fly to Udaipur, visit Udaipur's City Palace, and take an exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola.
• Day 13: Discover Eklingi and Nagada Temples, take a vintage car tour, and enjoy a lakeside candlelit dinner.
• Day 14: Departure

In addition to the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur), your romantic India trip would cover Udaipur, the popular wedding spot.

To truly indulge in the essence of India, you would savor the mouthwatering Indian food with a local chef, dress up like an Indian to visit the iconic Taj Mahal and partake in a regal journey in a vintage car circling Lake Pichola.

For more romantic moments, you could make the most of your free time in your palace hotels with a private couple's spa, take an exclusive boat ride, and enjoy a private dinner at Jagmandir Island Palace in Udaipur.

Itinerary 4: 14-Day India's Icons and Nepal's Trekking Highlights

• Delhi–Agra–Jaipur–Kathmandu–Pokhara

This itinerary perfectly blends historical marvels with natural wonders.

To well balance your energy, you could start your trip with the classic Golden Triangle route (Delhi–Agra–Jaipur) in India, and then explore the mighty Himalayas with Nepal's classic short trek—the Ghorepani –Poon Hill Trek.

In India

• Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
• Day 2: One-day Delhi tour
• Day 3: Delhi to Agra (4 to 5 hours), a village walk with a high tea and a sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh
• Day 4: The Taj Mahal, thetomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, and Agra Fort
• Day 5: Drive to Jaipur (5 hours), explore Fatehpur Sikri, and visit the Chand Baori
• Day 6: Jaipur highlights: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, and the Jantar Mantar

Start your India adventure in Delhi, where you would dive into the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi. From there, head to Agra to witness the iconic Taj Mahal and explore the historic Agra Fort. Next, make your way to Jaipur, the Pink City, and discover its majestic forts and palaces.

In Nepal

• Day 7: Transfer back to Delhi and fly to Kathmandu
• Day 8: Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Patan
• Day 9: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Trek to Tikhedhunga (4–5 hours), altitude 1,570 m(5,170 feet)
• Day 10: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (6–7 hours), altitude 2,840 m (9,318 feet)
• Day 11: Sunrise on the top of Poon Hill, trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (5–6 hours), altitude 2,610 m (8,562 feet);
• Day 12: Trek from Tadapani to Nayapul (around ) and drive to Pokhara
• Day 13: Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake and relax at a lakeside resort in Pokhara
• Day 14: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, and depart from Kathmandu

Upon landing in Kathmandu, immerse yourself in the charm of diverse temples and the peaceful life of Nepal's capital city. Must-see highlights include the Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.

Next stop: Pokhara which promises to be a perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking. Begin your trek in the picturesque village of Tikhedhunga, where lush forests and farmland set the stage for adventure.

As you ascend to Ghorepani, you would be rewarded with sweeping views of snow-capped peaks and golden sunsets that paint the sky in hues of orange and pink.

Before trekking to Tadapani, take a 1-hour trek to Poon Hill to watch a sunrise—it's a sight you would never forget! Then, journey onward to Tadapani, where cozy tea houses and warm hospitality await.

Your trek would conclude with a leisurely descent to Nayapul, followed by a scenic drive back to Pokhara. After some energetic hiking, unwind on the picturesque Phewa Lake with a serene boat ride and free time in your resort.

Find out more trekking activities at the foot of the Himalayas: 3-Week Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour.

Insider tips:

• This moderate trek route is perfect for first-time trekkers in the Himalayas with a good level of fitness. If you'd like a more isolated vibe and diverse experiences, extend your trip by one more week to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
• If you are a seasoned trekker with a trip of over 3 weeks, challenge yourself with the most iconic Everest Base Camp Trek to see Mount Everest and the Annapurna Circuit trek for a less-crowded experience.
• Before your hiking tour, permits and a licensed guide are compulsory. Travel with us and we would take care of them for you.
• The best time to trek through the Himalayas is usually from October to November when it is dry and comfortably warm.

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Want More Options for an India and Nepal Itinerary?

Beyond the above-mentioned itineraries, we can also personalize an itinerary just for you and your beloved.

If you're into spotting wildlife, you could go on the following route: Delhi–Agra–Ranthambore–Jaipur–Kathmandu–Chitwan. In this itinerary, you could go bird watching in Keoladeo National Park near Agra, take a tiger safari with a glamping experience in Ranthambore National Park, and spot one-horned rhinos, deer and wild elephants in Chitwan National Park.

If you are more interested in South India rather than North India, you could spend around 1 week in Kerala, Mumbai, or Goa before flying to Kathmandu.

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