Duration: 11 Nights/12 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi -Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu
Day 01: Delhi
Arrive
Delhi by International Flight. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer
from International airport to Hotel. In the afternoon proceed for a combined
sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. On your visit to Old Delhi, we will take
you to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat and your visit to New Delhi will begin
with a drive through the prestigious streets of the Diplomatic Enclave and then
on to India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House) and Humayun’s
Tomb. Finally your tour ends after visiting the Qutub Minar.
Day 02: Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (256 kms / 6 hours). Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber fort. Make your ascend to the palace fortress on
the gaily caparisoned elephant back. Tour the chambers and hallways of the Palace
which are famous for the excellence of their design and decoration. Afternoon
visit city of Jaipur known as 'The Pink city of Rajasthan'. Visit the unique
Jantar Mantar - Observatory, which was built in 1700's, yet even today still
looks futuristic or almost surrealistic, the city Palace and the museum, the
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. Overnight at the hotel
Day 04: Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (221 kms / 5 hrs) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri -a deserted,
phantom city. The inner citadel is immaculately preserved. Its walls, palaces,
baths, royal courts and gardens still stand in splendid homage to a great visionary
and builder. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Agra
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built in the 16th century .The Fort
and the tomb of Itmad-ud-duala. Afternoon free. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
Morning
transfer to railway station for train to Jhansi. Meeting upon arrival and drive
to Khajuraho (172 kms / 3 hours) visiting enroute - Orcha. Upon arrival check
in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Morning visit the world famous 9th to 12th century Khajuraho temples. Afternoon
transfer to airport to connect flight to Varanasi. Meeting upon arrival and
transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Varanasi - Kathmandu
Early morning boat excursion on the holy river Ganges. Later proceed for a panoramic
city sightseeing tour of Varanasi and continue to airport for flight to Kathmandu.
Meeting upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Kathmandu
Morning proceed on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city visiting the Durbar
Square to explore the fine examples of Nepalese architecture in its palaces
and pagodas. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Kathmandu
Morning
proceed for a full day excursion to Bhatgoan (also called Bhaktapur, the City
of Devotees) and Patan, "City of Grace and Fine Arts”, it is a center
of medieval art and architecture. The legendary city of Bhatgaon was founded
by King Ananda Deva in 889 AD and is shaped like a conch-shell. Pottery and
weaving are its traditional industries. In Patan you will be able to see Patan’s
interesting and beautiful pieces of art and architecture, also visit the Tibetan
Refugee Craft Center.
Day 11: Kathmandu - Delhi
Day at leisure. Late in the afternoon transfer to airport in time to connect
flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, remail in transit to connect flight
for onward destination.
Day 12: Departure Delhi
