A trip that was much anticipated with excitement delivered in every way. Awesome itinary and terrific overnight stays, including train, camping on the Ganges, Homestay and plush heritage properties. Pan ham our leader made it very special all Ali g our Journey. Do this trip its fabulous !

The trip overall was amazing. Our guide Pre was incredible, and to see the real India and Nepal was such an experience. We are so grateful for Intrepid and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to see a different side of India and Nepal.

Excellent adventurous holiday with so much variety. I would strongly recommend this trip but have an open mind and plenty of energy

I believe that the reason I enjoyed the trip as much as I did was because of how safe I felt with our guide, Javed. I have never been to India and Nepal before and while they were incredible countries to experience, it was initially shocking to be there. Once I met our guide and he took charge, I felt like I could actually relax and enjoy everything the countries had to offer. He was an incredible guide, he was very knowledgeable, always providing very thorough briefs on the next day’s activities, and attentive to everyone’s needs. 10/10 Some hotels offered water in glass bottles, refilled from the big blue 5 gallon dispensers, which was great. The number of plastic water bottles we used was very high but having the glass water bottles did help offset a bit. Plastic water bottles were available to buy everywhere, all the time. The hotels generally were great. Laundry services were available at many of our hotels and I took advantage of it on three separate occasions. The laundry was very affordable and the clothes always came back perfectly folded. In one instance one of my pants still had some dirt on them but I just used a damp towel to wipe and everything came clean. The only hotel wich left a horrible impression was the one in Delhi, Hotel Magic Tree. The room was incredibly dirty which I initially overlooked. But after being in the room for an hour or so, a mouse ran across the floor. I immediately reported it to the front desk and requested a room change. The hotel management did not want to change my room but an Intrepid guide stepped in to help and the hotel eventually change our room to a cleaner and better one. The hotel in Orchha, Raj Mahal, was fantastic (the grounds especially!!). Also the Lumbini Buddha Garden Hotel was lovely (again, the grounds really stood out and it was also a very clean room). The Royal Park Hotel Wildlife Resort was wonderful (the grounds were absolutely fantastic and the breakfast was wonderful, though the room was not very clean). Finally, the Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu was a STAR. The breakfast was by far the best out of the whole trip, the room was amazing, the garden seating for meals was wonderful, and the rooftop was breathtaking especially at night. Javed helped organize the meals for us as a group and his restaurant recommendations were always fantastic. He joined us for all meals, walking with us to the restaurant, or having us place our order in advance so that meals would be ready at a certain time, giving us time for other activities rather than sitting and waiting for the food to be prepared. (Service for a larger group was a little slow at times so Javed was fantastic at time management, helping us make the most of every day.) The train transportation on this trip was fantastic. The only people who struggled were the major overpackers who brought very large suitcases. The buses we used were always spacious and comfortable. I found that having some hand sanitizer and most importantly, toilet paper at all times was very important. Most public toilets did not have any toilet paper or soap. The overnight train toilet wasn’t amazing but usable for the two times I had to pee. Again toilet paper and hand sanitizer were a must. Bathroom breaks throughout the trip were well timed. I always had a bathroom when I needed one. I didn’t develop any major stomach issues (nothing that wasn’t resolved after taking a dose of Imodium which I had to do on two separate occasions.) The sightseeing activities were all INCREDIBLE. Truly, the locations we visited were fantastic. You are required to take shoes and socks off at many sites and temples. I packed wipes which I used on my feet before putting shoes back on at these sites. The floors were not clean and if it had rained recently, were also wet. The days that were mostly designated for travel, where we were sitting on busses or trains, felt a little sedentary. Personally, I made extra time in the mornings to stretch or go for a walk (in the areas where it felt safe to do so). I would have personally preferred a slightly higher level of activity but the trip itinerary allowed us to experience so many aspects of life in India and Nepal which I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. One thing I did during this trip which I believe enhanced my experience was wearing a mask most days and doing a nightly sinus rinse. The pollution and smog was ever-present. Some people on the trip developed coughs and other respiratory issues (nothing major, just some discomfort). I felt that a mask and a sinus rinse helped me stay healthy and physically strong. Two hotels had pools - a bathing suit would be good to pack!! I had trouble finding one to buy. The trip packing list only said to pack one if you are going to the south of India which we were not doing so I did not bring one and regretted it.

Well balanced tour, with the Hustle and bustle of India & the serenity of Nepal. Would recommend.

An incredible adventure and immersion into the culture of both India & Nepal. A trip of a lifetime with memories to last a lifetime!! If you are lucky enough to get tour leader Jav - then you are truly blessed. He is organised, funny & makes you feel so safe. What a man!! Want to experience the real India & Nepal! Book this trip…

Excellent tour! Our team leader Javed was brilliant! He reminded us of Liam Neison as he always found a way to get stuff done! Really friendly and approachable with an excellent knowledge of India and Nepal! If we get the chance to visit again we will be asking for Javed!

This trip had everything. The itinerary is so diverse covering so many features of India & Nepal. Our guide Maddy was exceptional. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. If in Delhi early don't miss Akshardham temple complex it is fantastic.

A great tour giving you a flavour of the contrasts and similarities of India and Nepal. Kuldeep was an amazing guide and our group was great fun!!

This trip is an incredible experience, the itinerary is so well planned it’s hard to choose favourite days because it’s all so memorable! Our trip leader Maddy was phenomenal!! He is incredibly organised, helpful and supportive, always going above and beyond! He is a very engaging teacher in sharing local knowledge, and his depth and scope of knowledge across different areas is truly impressive! Overall a wonderful trip!