01Delhi - welcome to India
The beating heart of the country. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb and the maze of Old Delhi. We'll hop in a rickshaw and learn India's rhythm.
First minute · India + Nepal
From the Taj Mahal to the Himalayas.
20 days between the marble mausoleum of love and the snows of Annapurna. We'll take the train across India, sleep in tea houses in Nepal and trek up to 4,130 m.
Country
India · Nepal
Trip
India + Nepal
Length
20 days
Group
min. 10 · max. 15 people
Accommodation
Hotels · tea houses
Segment
Active holiday
Meals
Breakfasts · full board on trek
Max. altitude
4,130 m a.s.l.
Difficulty level
Moderate · 6-day trek
Expedition to India and Nepal
A Himalayan trek is a dream. India gives it context.
We'll start in Delhi - chaos, honking horns, the scent of cardamom. From there we'll take the train to Agra, to stand before the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Then pink Jaipur, the ghats of Varanasi, and crossing into Nepal - on foot, like every traveller moving between worlds.
Pokhara, Annapurna, six days on the trail through bamboo, rhododendrons and Gurung villages, all the way to 4,130 m. We'll come back changed. For seasoned travellers and mountain lovers - the trip of a lifetime.
Why it's worth it
What you'll take home from this trip.
- you'll get to know the history of one of the world's oldest civilisations
- you'll fall for Indian and Nepali cuisine - from thali to momo
- you'll cross India by train - with seat reservations, no chaos
- you'll try paragliding over Pokhara with views of the Himalayas
- you'll reach 4,130 m a.s.l. - Annapurna Base Camp
- you'll see the Taj Mahal - one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
- you'll go on safari in Chitwan National Park
- you'll enjoy solo-friendly company and a Polish-speaking leader
Trip itinerary
The route, day by day.
DelhiAgra · Taj MahalJaipurVaranasiKathmanduPokharaAnnapurna Base CampChitwan
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02Agra and the Taj Mahal
At sunrise we'll stand before the marble mausoleum of love. Then the streets of Agra - Mughal cuisine, bazaars, and the 'Baby Taj'.
03Jaipur - the pink city
The Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Amber Fort, City Palace and hand-dyed fabrics in the Sanganer workshops. Here Rajasthan shows its royal face.
04Varanasi on the Ganges
The oldest living city on earth. An evening aarti on the river, a morning boat ride, ghats, temples, and stillness within the buzz.
05Kathmandu and the valley
Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Boudhanath and royal Bhaktapur. Our first breath of the Himalayas.
06Pokhara - gateway to the mountains
Phewa Lake, Annapurna at dawn. For those keen, paragliding or rafting. This is where our trek begins.
07Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Six days on the trail through bamboo forests, Gurung villages and hot springs. Destination: 4,130 m a.s.l., at the foot of an eight-thousander.
08Safari in Chitwan
6–25.11 departure: two days in the Terai jungle. Indian rhinos, gharial crocodiles, and an evening by a Tharu campfire.
Local cuisine
In northern India - naans, curries and garam masala. In Nepal, daily dal bhat (lentils, rice, pickles) and momo dumplings. Full board in tea houses while trekking.
Accommodation
In cities, trusted hotels and characterful guesthouses, twin/triple rooms with private bathrooms. On the trail, traditional tea houses - simple, but full of character, with views of the eight-thousanders.
Transport
India - trains with reserved seats, including one overnight sleeper. The India/Nepal border crossed on foot. In Nepal, buses and jeeps, plus a Pokhara → Kathmandu flight with Himalayan views.
Souvenirs and shopping
What's worth bringing home
India and Nepal are two very different shopping worlds - from Mughal marble inlay in Agra to Tibetan singing bowls from Kathmandu. Here's what's worth bringing home, and where to find pieces with soul rather than mass production.
Delhi and Agra
- ·Marble inlay with semi-precious stones (an Agra speciality - the same technique used to build the Taj Mahal): coasters, boxes, trays
- ·Mughal miniatures painted on silk and handmade paper
- ·Kashmiri pashmina - shawls woven from the undercoat of the Himalayan goat (ring test: real pashmina slips through a wedding ring)
- ·Darjeeling and Assam tea straight from the plantations at Khari Baoli (Asia's largest spice market)
Jaipur and Rajasthan
- ·Silver jewellery from Johari Bazaar - earrings, bangles, tribal and Mughal-style necklaces
- ·Semi-precious stones - jasper, amethyst, garnet, kunzite (Jaipur is the world's gem-cutting capital)
- ·Block-print fabrics from Sanganer and Bagru - bedding, tablecloths, dresses hand-printed with wooden blocks
- ·Mojari - embroidered leather slippers of the Rajputs
- ·Lac bangles from the Maniharon Ka Rasta bazaar
Varanasi
- ·Banarasi silk saris - woven on handlooms with Mughal motifs (priced from €50 to €5,000)
- ·Silk shawls and scarves
- ·Brass temple bells and oil lamps
- ·Sandalwood incense from artisan workshops
Nepal - Kathmandu and Pokhara
- ·Tibetan singing bowls hand-hammered from 7 metals (we'll look for old ones, not new cast pieces) - Thamel has the best workshops
- ·Thangkas - painted or embroidered sacred Buddhist images
- ·Prayer wheels, prayer flags, carved wooden tantric masks
- ·Nepali pashmina and Tibetan yak-wool wraps
- ·Himalayan tea from Ilam (tastes like Darjeeling, costs half as much)
- ·Lokta - handmade paper from Himalayan shrub fibre
In India and Nepal we'll haggle in the bazaars and markets (start at 30–40% of the asking price). In fixed-price shops and state emporiums (Rajasthali, Cottage Emporium), prices are set but quality is guaranteed - a good place for pricier purchases. Antiques over 100 years old require an export permit - we'll ask for the certificate.
Trip price
What's included - and what isn't.
Price includes
- 12 nights in hotels / guesthouses (2–3-person rooms)
- 5 nights in tea houses along the ABC trekking route
- Domestic flight Pokhara → Kathmandu
- Domestic flight Kathmandu → Delhi (return variants)
- Train travel in India (overnight - sleeper car)
- Bus and jeep transport in Nepal
- All airport transfers
- 6-day ABC trek with a local mountain guide
- TIMS + ACAP trekking permits
- Safari in Chitwan National Park (6–25.11 departure)
- All entrance tickets: Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Durbar Square (Kathmandu, Patan), Bhaktapur, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Golden Temple
- Boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
- Polish-speaking leader certified by the Academy of Expedition Leaders
- PRO insurance + High-Risk Sports cover (medical expenses €150,000)
- Contribution to the Tourist Guarantee and Assistance Fund
Price doesn't include
- International flight (can be purchased through the organiser)
- India visa (e-Visa ~25 USD) and Nepal visa (~30 USD)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional activities (paragliding, rafting, scenic flight)
- Customary tips for the guide and porters
- Responsible Travel fee (min. 20 PLN)
Optional extras
You can add to the itinerary.
Scenic flight over Everest
A one-hour flight from Kathmandu along the chain of eight-thousanders. Touch the roof of the world.
Paragliding over Pokhara
Take off from Sarangkot, land by Phewa Lake. 30 minutes alone with Annapurna.
Rafting in Pokhara
Half a day on the Seti River - grade one, perfect as a warm-up before the trek.
Variants and dates
Choose your date.
Minimum number of participants for the trip to run: 10 people. Maximum number of participants: 15 people.
last 3 spotsLeader: Rafał Gorczyca
From the Taj Mahal to the Himalayas
6.11.2026 – 25.11.2026
WAW/KRK · DEL · KTM · WAW/KRK
Transport price4 600 PLN
Trip price4 950 PLN
Cash on site+ 1,000 USD cash on site
spots availableLeader: Anna Milczarek
From the Taj Mahal to the Himalayas
11.11.2026 – 30.11.2026
WAW/KRK · DEL · KTM · WAW/KRK
Transport price3 500 PLN
Trip price4 700 PLN
Cash on site+ 1,000 USD cash on site
Prices apply for bookings made up to 30 days before departure and may change. The Solo Package, PRO insurance and TFG/TFP fees are included in the trip price.
Frequently asked questions
India + Nepal - what's worth knowing
The most common questions about a trip combining India with Himalayan trekking.
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