01 Day: Arrival Delhi:
On arrival at Delhi at international Airport you will
be welcome by our representative then transfer to the
hotel where we are holding the room on ready occupancy
basis. Overnight stay in Delhi.
02 Day:
Delhi:
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, a
marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque
in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal
fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw
ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk,
the city tour continues covering New Delhi, visiting
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the
Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas,
one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s
Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar
, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty;
in the evening you can visit to see speculative Light
and Sound Show at Red Fort. Return to the hotel for
overnight at the hotel.
03 Day:
Delhi - Jaipur (260 kms - 5 hours):
After an early breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur,
enroute visit to massive Nimrana Fort, coverted in to
a heritage hotel. You may opt to have lunch here. After
visit continue to dirve to Jaiupr on arrival check in
to the hotel. Later in the evening visit Birla Temple
of white marble, after wards at the time of dinner visit
Chokhi Dhani - a 5 Star ethnic resort serving Rajasthani
& Continental cuisine with live music, folk dances,
camel ride and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic
village. Return to the hotel for overnight.
04 Day:
Jaipur:
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar
Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the
famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts.
Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. One can
also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it illuminated over
the floodlights. Return to the hotel for overnight.
05 Day:
Jaipur - Agra: (230 kms - 4 hours):
After breakfast drive to Agra en route visit the Old
deserted town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri built
in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who
foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an
example of robust stability combined with originality.
Each important edifice here represents a type by itself.
Notable among them is the Diwane Khas; Punch Mahal,
the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Later
continue to proceed to Agra. On arrival check into the
hotel. After some rest and relaxation visit to Agra
Fort from where one can get the most moving view of
the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra
Fort, which lies across the river Jamuna. In the evening
you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra, one should
visit Oswal Emporium where they have built a Mini Taj
Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10 years for
the artists to complete the mini replica of the Taj.
The show room conducts free sound & light show showing
the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal closed on every
Friday.
06 Day:
Agra - Delhi (200 kms):
Early morning visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal
with its’ speculative view at the time of Sunrise.
Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the
world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion
of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of
the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest
buildings in the world. Later visit the Pearl Mosque
and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan
in memory of her father. Later drive to Delhi, en route;
you can visit Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor
Akbar. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at
Delhi.
07 Day: Delhi - Khajuraho
(By Air):
Today morning after breakfast check out the hotel and
transfer to the domestic airport to board the morning
flight for Khajuraho, assistance on arrival at Khajuraho
airport and transfer to the hotel. After relaxation
take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Western
group of Temples consisting of the massive Lakshmana
Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Lakshmi and Varaha
temples dedicated to Vishnu’s consort Lakshman,
the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess
Kali. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
08 Day:
Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Air):
After an early breakfast visit Archaeological museum
with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela
dynasty. Later visit Eastern group of Temples and visit
the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti
Nath. Later check out the hotel and transfer to the
domestic airport to board the afternoon flight for Varanasi,
assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. After
some relaxation you can take an excursion tour to Sarnath
- 10 kms visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord
Buddha perched his First Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi,
evening free to relax, overnight in Varanasi.
09 Day:
Varanasi - Delhi (By Air) - Kathmandu (By Air):
Early morning take a boat ride on the Ganges at dawn
when it is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness
the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and
most important religions. While on the boat you will
also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as
per Hindi Rituals. Later proceed on a tour of the temples
of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to
lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga.
Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known as the
Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found
in the Temple premises. Later check out and transfer
to the airport to board the afternoon flight for Delhi
on arrival take a connecting flight for Kathmandu. On
arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
10 Day:
Kathmandu:
After breakfast visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated
on the banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the
city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit
Guheshwari Temple near Pashupatinath is considered as
the place where Yoni of Shiva’s consort Sati fell
when Lord Vishnu cut her into pieces. Later visit Boudhnath,
which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. Afternoon
relaxes, and early evening visit Patan is a spiritual
city with Durbar Square in the centre and many Stupas,
shikaras, and temples. Bhaktapur is again a royal city
where most of the attractions revolve around Durbar
Square and the Palace of 55 Windows. Overnight at the
hotel in Kathmandu.
11 Day:
Kathmandu - Pokhra (200 kms - 4 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Pokhra, on arrival
transfer to hotel. Later take a sight seeing tour of
Pokhra; Pokhra is its center of adventure. An enchanting
city nestled in a tranquil valley; it is the starting
point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and
rafting destinations. The atmosphere on the shore of
Phewa Lake is one of biggest attraction, after visiting
Phewa Lake, visit vi Davis Falls, Binde Basini Temple,
Mahindra Caves, and Seti George. Evening free for leisure
activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
12 Day:
Pokhra - Kathmandu (By Air/ By Road 200 kms 6 - 7 hours)
- Hometown (By Air):
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive/fly to
Kathmandu, on arrival transfer to the airport to board
the connecting flight for onwards journey. On departure
the tour concludes with happy memories. |