Desinations Covered :-
Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Gwalior-Orchha-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Kathamanu-Pokhara-Chitwan-Kathmandu-Delhi
Day 01: Arrive - Delhi
Arrive at New Delhi International airport. On arrival the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi-Jaipur(250kms/5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival & check in at hotel.
Evening visit Chokhidani Ethnic village.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
Early morning tour of Amber Fort .Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon city tour -"The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Evening enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05: Jaipur- Agra (235 kms, 4 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions.
Continue drive to Agra. on arrival in Agra - check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon proceed for tour of Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal - The mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, and a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportions and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build.
Afternoon visit Agra Fort - lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1565-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Agra - Gwalior -Orchha
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train to Gwalior, arrive at Gwalior, meet at the railway station & proceed for sightseeing tour of Gwalior known for its spectacular hilltop citadel. Within walls lie Jain statues, Rajput Palaces, Hindu temples and a Victorian school.
Later drive to Orchha , a historical site with magnificient temples and monuments. Some of the palaces were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. On arrival & check in. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Orchha - Khajuraho
After breakfast drive to Khajuraho. On arrival & check in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Eastern & Western Group of temple at Khajuraho.
Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular.
Later visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Khajuraho - Varanasi FLY
Breakfast at hotel. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. On arrival & check in at hotel.
After breakfast sightseeing tour of the holy city of Varanasi. Visit some of the many Hindu Temples that line the river Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling, among other things, the world-famous Banaras Silks.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi
Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. Continue by boat to see burning and bathing Ghats.
Afternoon visit the buried Buddhist city of Sarnath, just outside Varanasi - it's as holy to the Buddhists as Varanasi is to the Hindus. Here you will witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculpture.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi - Kathmandu FLY
Brreakfast at hotel. transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. On arrival & transfer to hotel & Check in.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Kathmandu
Full day excursion to Patan, Bhatgaon, Pashupatinath.
A drive through the Nepalese country side and a visit to Patan, known as the "City of Grace and Fine Arts", where you will witness interesting and beautiful pieces of art and architecture. Enroute, a stopover a particularly interesting sales room of the Tibetan Refugee Craft Center. Bhatgaon (Bhaktapur- the City of Devotees) is a centre of medieval art and architecture. The legendary city was founded by King Ananda Deva in 889 AD and is shaped like a conch-shell. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. Visit Durbar Square and Nyatapala Temple - a 5 storied pagoda style temple.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Kathmandu - Pokhara (200 kms,5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Pokhara. On arrival & check in at hotel.
Pokhara is the gateway to Himalaya. The Pokhara valley is the second biggest valley in the central hilly region of Nepal after Kathmandu. The town of Pokhara itself, at an altitude of just 900 m on the Seti Khola river is overshadowed by the fishtail mountain (6,999 m), one of the most beautiful mountain of the world.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Pokhara
After breakfast visit north of Pokhara to the view point and enjoy the panorama view of the Annapurna and Machapuchare mountains which are only 30 km away. Later you will drive to Begnas lake and have a Boat ride on the lake. The Begnas lake is the biggest lake in the Pokhara valley with beautiful surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Pokhara - Chitwan (150 kms,3hrs)
After breakfast drive to Chitwan. On arrival & check in at hotel.
The Royal Chitwan National park. The area of the National Park covers around 950 square km. The Chitwan National park is the natural habitat of the Tiger, great one-horned Indian rhinoceros, leopard, gaur, sloth and wild bear, sambar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Chitwan
Early morning proceed for jungle safari in the Chitwan National Park penetrating through lush grasslands to view wildlife.
Afternoon you will have a ride in Canoe on the Narayani river where there are very good chances of viewing the gharial crocodiles as well as the mugger crocodiles, fresh water dolphins, Otters and varieties of water birds.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Chitwan - Kathmandu (200 kms,5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu.On arrival & check in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the unique and fascinating capital of the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. First visit the imposing 2000 year old stupa at Swayambhunath, majestically set high on a hill overlooking the valley. Then drive to the central Durbar Square to see fine examples of Nepalese architecture in Kathmandu's palaces and pagodas. Also visit Ason Tole, a typical Nepalese market place.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Kathmandu - Abroad
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to back home.
End of the Tour
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