Overview
印度，一个充满神秘色彩和多元文化的国度，拥有着古老的历史、绚丽的建筑、丰富的宗教信仰和独特的生活方式。行程涵盖了印度的历史、文化、宗教和自然风光等多个方面，可以让游客全面体验不可思议的印度。在旅行过程中，要注意安全，尊重当地的文化和习俗，享受一次难忘的印度之旅。
Highlights
Itinerary
抵达德里，印度的首都。首先前往酒店办理入住手续，稍作休息缓解旅途疲劳。下午开始游览德里的历史古迹，从印度门（India Gate）开始，这是一座为纪念在第一次世界大战和第三次英阿战争中牺牲的印度士兵而建的战争纪念碑。接着参观附近的拉杰普特路（Rajpath），感受这座城市的政治和历史氛围。
上午前往红堡（Red Fort），这座宏伟的城堡由莫卧儿王朝的沙贾汗皇帝建造，是德里的标志性建筑之一。它融合了印度、波斯和中亚的建筑风格，内部有许多宫殿、花园和博物馆，展示了莫卧儿王朝的辉煌历史。下午参观贾玛清真寺（Jama Masjid），这是印度最大的清真寺，可以容纳两万五千名信徒。在清真寺周围感受浓厚的宗教氛围，同时欣赏其壮观的建筑。
探索德里的老城区，这里充满了狭窄的街道、古老的集市和传统的印度建筑。可以前往月光集市（Chandni Chowk），这里有各种各样的商品，从香料、纺织品到珠宝首饰应有尽有。体验印度传统的购物方式，品尝当地的小吃，如印度飞饼（Chapati）、咖喱角（Samosa）等。
乘坐火车或汽车前往阿格拉，这里因泰姬陵（Taj Mahal）而闻名于世。抵达后前往酒店入住，然后下午前往泰姬陵。泰姬陵是莫卧儿王朝皇帝沙贾汗为纪念他心爱的妃子而建的陵墓，被联合国教科文组织列为世界文化遗产，是世界新七大奇迹之一。欣赏这座白色大理石建筑的美丽与庄严，尤其是在夕阳下，泰姬陵会呈现出一种如梦如幻的金色光芒。
上午参观阿格拉堡（Agra Fort），它是由阿克巴大帝于 1565 年开始建造的，历经三代皇帝才完成。阿格拉堡与泰姬陵一样，也是莫卧儿王朝建筑风格的杰出代表，内部有许多宫殿和防御工事。下午可以在阿格拉市区逛逛，体验当地的生活方式和文化氛围。
前往斋浦尔，也被称为 “粉红之城”。抵达后入住酒店，然后参观城市宫殿（City Palace），这是一座融合了拉贾斯坦邦和莫卧儿王朝建筑风格的宫殿建筑群，内部有许多宫殿、庭院和博物馆，展示了斋浦尔王室的奢华生活和历史文物。
下午游览风之宫殿（Hawa Mahal），这座独特的建筑因其外观形似蜂巢而得名，它是为了让王室中的女性成员能够观看街头的游行和庆典而建的。在这里可以欣赏到斋浦尔的城市风光和建筑特色。
上午前往琥珀堡（Amber Fort），它是斋浦尔的标志性建筑之一，位于一座山丘上，俯瞰着整个城市。琥珀堡由多个宫殿、庭院和防御工事组成，内部有精美的壁画、雕刻和珠宝首饰展示。可以选择骑大象或乘坐吉普车前往琥珀堡，体验不同的交通方式。
下午可以在琥珀堡附近的市场逛逛，购买一些当地的特色纪念品。
在斋浦尔市区自由活动，体验当地的文化活动，如观看民间舞蹈表演、参观手工艺作坊等。也可以深入当地的集市，继续探索斋浦尔的特色商品和美食。
乘坐飞机或火车前往瓦拉纳西，这是印度教的圣地。抵达后入住酒店，然后前往恒河（Ganges）畔，感受恒河的神圣与庄严。可以看到许多印度教徒在河中沐浴、祈祷和举行宗教仪式。傍晚时分，观看恒河夜祭（Ganga Aarti），这是瓦拉纳西每天晚上都会举行的宗教仪式，祭司们手持火炬和鲜花，在恒河边吟唱赞歌，向恒河神献祭，场面非常壮观。
上午参观湿婆神庙（Shiva Temple），这是瓦拉纳西最重要的寺庙之一，供奉着湿婆神。在寺庙周围可以看到许多印度教徒前来朝拜，感受浓厚的宗教氛围。
下午可以在瓦拉纳西的老城区漫步，探索这里的小巷和集市，体验当地的生活方式和文化特色。
继续在瓦拉纳西体验印度教文化，可以参加一些宗教讲座或与当地的印度教徒交流，深入了解印度教的教义和文化内涵。也可以在恒河边继续观察印度教徒的生活和宗教仪式，进一步感受恒河在印度教中的重要地位。
乘坐飞机或火车前往果阿，这是印度的一个海滨度假胜地。抵达后入住酒店，然后前往海滩，享受阳光、沙滩和海浪。果阿的海滩以其美丽的风景和清澈的海水而闻名，是放松身心的好去处。
在果阿的海滩上继续享受悠闲的时光，可以尝试一些水上活动，如冲浪、潜水、划艇等。也可以在海滩附近的酒吧和餐厅品尝当地的美食和饮料，如海鲜、咖喱、啤酒等。
- 在果阿市区自由活动，可以参观一些历史古迹，如葡萄牙殖民时期留下的教堂和城堡等。也可以深入当地的集市，购买一些特色纪念品。傍晚时分，办理退房手续，准备返程。
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
