Delhi
- Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho
- Varanasi - Kathmandu |
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Day
01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi , meet assist at the airport &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
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Day
02/Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast
proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi where
ornate buildings recall the days when India
was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire.
Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar , India Gate
and the grand government buildings, the President’s
House , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial . Also visit
Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla
Temple. Night stay in Delhi. |
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03 / Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive
to Jaipur, the fabled “pink city”
of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former
Maharaja of Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur & transfer
to hotel. Later visit the City Palace - the
royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and
is known for its stunning architecture, it also
houses a museum later enjoy the dinner at Chokhi
dani (an ethnic village resort) where you will
have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan
here you will also enjoy various traditional
Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other
interesting activities. Night stay in Jaipur. |
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Day
04 / Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing
of Jaipur visiting the majestic Amber Fort where
you ride upon Elephants back to the former capital
of the royals set against the backdrop of the
wooded hills. Post lunch tour of Palace of Winds
also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building,
now little more than a façade, is encrusted
with delicate screens and carved balconies from
which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters,
could sneak views of the outside world. Past,
present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory,
where time has been accurately measured since
the 17th century. Evening free to explore the
colourful bazaars where one can shop for various
handicrafts. Night stay in Jaipur. |
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Day
05 / Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra via Fatehpur sikri , a
perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost
town” which was the estranged capital
of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted
when its water supply failed. Arrive Agra by
lunch and transfer to hotel. After lunch visit
Agra Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards,
fountains and gates. Evening free to explore
the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts
in its markets. Night stay in Agra. |
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06 / Agra
Early morning visit the magnificent Taj Mahal
at sunrise- one of the seven wonders of the
world surely the most extravagant expression
of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for
over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah
Jahan's beloved wife continue visiting the Agra
Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards,
fountains and gates. Night stay in Agra. |
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Day
07 / Agra - Gwalior (by train) Gwalior- Orchha
(by surface)
Morning transfer to railway station to board
the train to Gwalior, arrive 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
magnificent temples and monuments. Some of the
palaces were decorated with painted murals which
represent the finest flowering of the Bundela
school of painting. Night stay in Orchha. |
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Day
08 / Orchha - Khajuraho
After breakfast drive to Khajuraho Khajuraho-
the legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable
experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s
artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to
the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings
that are a paean to life and love. Built within
a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela
Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten
until they were discovered in the present century.
Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual
appeal of its erotic sculptures. Arrive Khajuraho
and transfer to hotel.Night stay in Khajuraho. |
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09/ Khajuraho
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour
of khajuraho- famous for the legendary temples
of khajuraho built in the 9th and the 10th century.
Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic
wonders. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the
sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Night
stay in Khajuraho. |
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Day
10/ Khajuraho - Varanasi (by train)
After a relaxed breakfast transfer to airport
to connect flight to Varanasi - said to be the
India’s most sacred city situated on the
western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is
also the oldest living city in the world. As
a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds
of temples dotting the city , sunrise on the
river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually
uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely
its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless
eternal appeal. Varanasi is the city which cannot
be described, only experienced. Arrive Varanasi
and transfer to hotel. Later half day sightseeing
tour of varanasi visiting the temples and in
the evening view “Aarti” ceremony
on the Ghats. Night stay in Varanasi. |
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Day
11/ Varanasi
Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe
the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later
excursion to Sarnath, 10kms. East of Varanasi,
is one of the Buddhism’s major centers
of India. After attaining enlightenment, the
Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first
sermon. Visit the deer park and the museum and
later back to Varanasi. Night stay in Varanasi. |
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Day
12/ Varanasi - Kathmandu (by flight)
After breakfast transfer to the Airport to connect
flight for Kathmandu- the capital town of Nepal,
the house of the highest mountains, kathmandu
is as much steeped in beauty as in the history
of this wonderland. The place has ever since
been the center for art, crafts, culture and
a rich heritage. Arrive Kathmandu, meet &
assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Kathmandu. |
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Day
13 / Kathmandu
After breakfast Sightseeing tour of the KATHMANDU
CITY - The Hanumandhoka - Kathmandu's Durbar
Square is the historic seat of royalty. The
Durbar Square with its old temples and palaces
epitomises the religious and cultural life of
the people. It is here that kings of Nepal are
crowned and their coronations solemnized. Also
visit the Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra
Malla in 1549 AD, the temple of Kal Bhairav
- the God of destruction and the temple of Kumari
(Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess - represents
a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally
known as Taleju is Buddhist by birth. The Kumari
acknowledges greetings from her balcony window.
Once a year during Indra Jatra festival, the
King of Nepal seeks the Kumari's blessing. Kasthamandap
- Located near the Kumari Temple is said to
be built from the wood of a single tree from
the city. The city of Kathmandu derives its
name from this temple. The Kathmandu Durbar
Square was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage
Monument List in 1979.
BOUDDHANATH STUPA
The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of
Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one
of the biggest in the world, and is the centre
of Tibetan Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO
World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
PASUPATINATH TEMPLE
This important Hindu temple is the temple of
Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden
roof and silver door is considered one of the
holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus
are allowed inside the temple, visitors can
witness the activities performed in the temple
premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati
River. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World
Heritage Monument List in 1979. Evening at leisure.
Night stay in Kathmandu.
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Day
14/ Kathmandu
After breakfast visit SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA- the
oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000
years old. Painted on the four sides of the
spire's base are the all - seeing eyes of Lord
Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City and
is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the
level of Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent
view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest
of its kind in Nepal. It was also listed in
the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Evening transfer to Nepalese Restaurant Bhanchaghar
for a Traditional Nepali Welcome reception and
dinner. Here you will have the opportunity to
enjoy a live Nepalese Cultural programmed performed
by beautiful young girls dressed in ethnic traditional
Nepalese costumes and jewelry representing various
parts of Nepal. Dinner will follow this programmed.
Night stay in Kathmandu.
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Day
15/ Kathmandu - Delhi
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight
for Delhi . Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel.
Evening explore the local markets etc. for last
minute shopping activities. Night stay in Delhi |
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Day
16 / Departure
Transfer in time to the airport to connect the
flight back home. |
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