Day 01: Home Delhi
Arrive Delhi International airport, you will be met and assisted by
our representative to the hotel, check in at the hotel. Relax and
overnight in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning take a sight seeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
Morning visit Old Delhi: The important places in Old Delhi include
the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid
and if time permits you can visit Raj Ghat the Memoir of Mahatma
Gandhi.
Afternoon visit New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the 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 Indias
leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din
Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Bahai Temple. Evening
free to relax, overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi Jaipur (259 kms 5 hrs)
Morning checkout and drive to Jaipur for 5 hours, on arrival transfer
to hotel in Jaipur. Day free to relax after the journey till early
evening. Later in the evening visit Sisodia Gardens, Temple of Galta
which is also known as Valley of Monkeys, and Birla Temple of White
Marble and at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic
resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music
and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to
the hotel for overnight.
Day 04: Jaipur
Morning take an excursion tour to Amber Fort - 11kms, and enjoy
elephant ride to ascend/ descend this great fort. Later take sight
seeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal made for
the ladies of Royal Family to see the Processions from this Palace
and without being seen from the people and Jantar Mantar Observatory
all within the vicinity of City Palace. After lunch the day is kept
free for shopping or individual activities.
Day 05: Jaipur Agra (230 kms - 5 hrs)
Morning checkout and drive to Agra enroute sightseeing of Fatehpur
Sikri the city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, visit Bulund Darwaza,
Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti; continue to Jaipur
visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra transfer to hotel, afternoon
free to relax. Take a sight seeing tour of Agra visiting Diwan -
e Am (Chambers of Common men), Diwan e Khas (Chamber
of VIPs), Octagonal Tower, Jehangir Palace, all in the vicinity
of Agra Fort and Tomb of Ittamuddaulahs. Later in the day visit
Tomb of Ittamuddaulahs & the Grand Taj Mahal where you should
spent some time, evening visit the Inlay Handicraft Market of Agra,
overnight at the hotel in Agra.
Day 06: Agra Khajuraho (By air at 1355 hrs / arrival
at 1415 hrs)
Early morning at the time of sunrise one can visit Taj Mahal optionally
to see it over the sunrise. You will have free time till 1200 hrs,
in case if you have miss any sight seeing or shopping on day 5 you
can do that till 1200 hrs. Transfer to airport to board the flight
for Khajuraho at 1335 hrs, assistance on arrival in Khajuraho at
1415 hrs, transfer to hotel, day free to explore Khajuraho on own,
overnight in Khajuraho.
Day 07: Khajuraho
Morning visit Western group of Temples consisting of the massive
Lakshmana Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Lakshmi and Varaha
temples dedicated to Vishnus consort Lakshman, the Kandariya
Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple
dedicated to goddess Kali. Also 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. Also visit the temples of Vamana and Brahma/Hanuman
both dedicated to lord Vishnu. Evening free for individual activities,
overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Air at 1335 hrs / arrival at
1415 hrs)
Morning day free for individual activities, after noon transfer
to airport to board the flight for Varanasi at 1335 hrs, assistance
on arrival in Varanasi at 1415 hrs, transfer to hotel. Relax for
some time & 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.
Day 09: Varanasi
Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River
Ganges and see the various Ghats with people ritually cleansing
their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies
of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. Morning 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. Evening one can
take boat ride again in River Ganges. Overnight at the hotel in
Varanasi.
Day 10: Varanasi - Kathmandu (By air at 1240 hrs / arrival in
Kathmandu at 1350 hrs)
Morning day free for individual activities, transfer to airport
to board the flight for Kathmandu at 1240 hrs, assistance on arrival
in Kathmandu at 1350 hrs, transfer to hotel. Day free to relax and
acclimatize in Kathmandu or explore the market of Kathmandu in Thamel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Kathmandu
Morning one can optionally enjoy a mountain flight for an hour for
a close view of various Himalayan peaks or else visit Hanuman Dhoka,
the name of the old royal palace has been derived from the statue
of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu mythology) Also visit the hilltop
Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered 2,000 years old. Overnight at
the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 12: Kathmandu
Morning 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 Shivas consort Sati
fell when she was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu. Later visit Boudhnath
which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoon relax,
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.
Day 13: Kathmandu Pokhra (By air at 0900 hrs)
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Pokhra at 0900
hrs, assistance on arrival in Pokhra at 0945 hrs, transfer to Lake
side hotel. Day free to relax or explore Pokhra on own. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 14: Pokhra
Morning visit Pokhra to see Davis Falls, Binde Basini Temple, Mahindra
Caves, Seti George and Phewa Lake. Evening free to relax at the
hotel, overnight at the Lodge.
Day 15: Pokhra - Kathmandu Delhi (BY air at 1420 hrs
/ arrival in Delhi at 1540 hrs)
Checkout and transfer to airport to board the flight for Kathmandu
at 0900 hrs, on arrival at 0945 hours, time free in Kathmandu till
1300, transfer to International Airport to board the flight for
Delhi at 1420 hrs, assistance on arrival in Delhi at 1540 hrs, transfer
to Hotel near International airport where we will hold rooms from
1540 hrs till you checkout after farewell dinner to board your flight
back home in the midnight.
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