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INDIAN SUB-CONTINENTINDIAN SUB-CONTINENTLegend has it, the tajmahal builders hands’were ordered to be cutoff, to prevent thembuilding anything asbeautiful again.THE BIRTHPLACEof yoga & meditation,these complementarypractices were beingexercised in India longbefore they becamefashionable. Whateverstyle you prefer, there’san ashram for you.AVERAGE TEMPERATURES:Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecColomboDarjeelingGoaKathmanduKochiKolkataMumbaiNew DelhiSizzling! 32°C+ | 90°F+Take a jacket12-16°C | 53-61°FIndian Sub-ContinentPleasantly warm17-23°C | 62-74°FIce Ice Baby! 0°C- | 32°F-Feeling hot hot hot 24-31°C | 75-89°FChilled1-11°C | 33-52°F168 VISIT WWW.STATRAVEL.COM
DELHI TO KATHMANDU ‘YOLO’ ADVENTUREFR$1,399Delhi Kathmandu15 DAYSHighlights• Explore the urban vibrancy of India• Sail the incredibly energetic Ganges• Glimpse local life in traditional villages• Admire mountain vistas in Nepal• Photograph Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal• Visit the holy city of Varanasi• Witness rugged Himalayan landscapes• Relax in Pokhara’s tranquil beautyDepartures 2015START FINISHJan 13 Jan 27Jan 20 Feb 03Jan 27 Feb 10Feb 03 Feb 17Feb 17 Mar 03Feb 24 Mar 10Mar 03 Mar 17Mar 17 Mar 31Mar 24 Apr 07Mar 31 Apr 14Apr 07 Apr 21Apr 14 Apr 28Apr 28 May 12May 19 Jun 02InclusionsSTART FINISHMay 26 Jun 09Jun 09 Jun 23Jun 16 Jun 30Jun 23 Jul 07Jun 30 Jul 14Jul 07 Jul 21Jul 14 Jul 28Jul 21 Aug 04Jul 28 Aug 11Aug 04 Aug 18Aug 11 Aug 25Aug18 Sep 01Aug 25 Sep 08Sep 01 Sep 15START FINISHSep 08 Sep 22Sep 22 Oct 06Sep 29 Oct 13Oct 13 Oct 27Oct 20 Nov 03Oct 27 Nov 10Nov 03 Nov 17Nov 10 Nov 24Nov 17 Dec 01Nov 24 Dec 08Dec 15 Dec 29Dec 22 Jan 05Dec 29 Jan 12Trip Style: YOLO Service Level: BasicPhysical Grading: 2 Age Group: Exclusivelyfor 18-39s Accommodation: Simple hotels(12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), homestay (1 nt)Transport: Train, metro, local bus, charterbus, rickshaw Meals: 1 lunch Budget: AllowUSD $215-280 for meals not included GroupLeader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), localguides Group Size: Max 18, Avg 14 TourCode: GAAHDUMy Own Room Available: Fr $569PushkarJaipurDelhiAgraINDIAYou might likeNEPALLumbiniVaranasiKathmanduChitwan NPPokharaUpgrade your tripDelhi to Kathmandu Adventure(GAAHDK, 15 days) page 170 Fr $1,499The ‘YOLO’ in this tour’s name stands for ‘You Only Live Once’ and with India’s fast pace andits approach to making the most out of life, we think it’s pretty much spot on. This in-yourfacecountry is less of a place to see than a place to do and this budget adventure ensuresyou get face to face with everything it has to offer. Only a stone’s throw away, you’ll alsouncover the hypnotic beauty of Nepal, think snow-capped peaks, monasteries, yaks, yetisand Sherpas and you’ve got it in one! Witness classics like the Taj Mahal, sail the Ganges,take a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park and inhale the crisp air of the Himalayas.DAY010203-0405-0607-08091011-1213-15ITINERARYDelhiArrive in Delhi at any time, and awaken your senses in one of the most historic capitals in the world.Check out Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. Later, visit India Gate and Connaught Place with the group.PushkarTravel to the important pilgrimage town of Pushkar, a place so sacred to the Hindu religion that noalcohol, eggs or kissing is allowed! See the weathered domes and milky-coloured temples and watchthe daily activity from the sacred lakefront ghats. There’s also the option for an afternoon camel ride.JaipurStart your visit with a morning hike up to the Savitri Temple. Opt to visit the Palace of the Windsand learn about the Hindu-Rajput and Islamic-Mughal architectural styles of the Amber Fort. BrowseJaipur’s markets brimming with jewellery and eye-catching textiles, or catch a Bollywood movie.AgraHead to the Muslim city of Agra, site of India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. As well asseeing the iconic piece of Mughal architecture, you’ll embrace the palatial walled city of the Agra Fortwith its splendid red sandstone and intricate white marble decorations. Overnight train to Varanasi.VaranasiAs you arrive in the morning into Varanasi, the quintessential Indian holy city where millions ofHindus travel for pilgrimage, to worship, to mourn or to die. You’ll walk the narrow twisting alleys,poke around some of the hundreds of shrines and temples, and experience Ganges boat trips atsunrise and sunset that encapsulate the energy of the Hindu dawn rituals of bathing and burnings.LumbiniLeaving the spiritual Varanasi behind you, you’ll head for the Nepalese border. Crossing at the bordertown of Bhairawan you’ll continue on to the great Buddhist pilgrimage centre and the birthplace ofthe Buddha, Lumbini. Lumbini rolls off the tongue and pleasantly translates in Sanskrit as ‘Lovely.’Chitwan National ParkNext up, Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The landscape you will travel throughtoday is a horizon of marshy grasslands, savannahs and forests at the base of the Himalayas. Thisnational park is the oldest in Nepal and is home to endangered Indian rhinoceros and Bengal tigers.Opt to explore this incredible national park by jeep safari then overnight at a local homestay.PokharaTravel from the plains to the mountains to Pokhara. This Nepalese treasure is nestled in a tranquilvalley at an altitude of 827m, Pokhara is a true place of natural beauty. The most stunning ofPokhara’s sights is the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna Range. Opt to travel out to Sarangkotto experience a spectacular sunrise over the surrounding mountainsKathmanduAs you embark on the last leg of your adventure you’ll dart through wild, rugged Himalayan landscapeto Nepal’s magical capital. As you journey on, you’ll learn about traditional Napali food and give a goat making Nepalese momos (dumplings) before enjoying an authentic lunch. Opt for a scenic Everestflight then enjoy a final night in this fascinating city and bid farewell as your adventure draws to aclose on Day 15. 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