Day
1 Arrive Delhi Meet, assist on arrival in Delhi in the
evening and transfer to Hotel. Check in followed by transfer of
baggage to the rooms. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
2 In Delhi Take a full day sightseeing tour of New &
Old Delhi, where you will visit the Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb,
said to be the forerunner of the Taj at Agra, India Gate and the
President's Palace. The city is built in a typically British
colonial style with tree-lined avenues and colonial bungalows. Drive
past The Parliament House, the War Memorial Arch and the Vice Regal
Palace, now the official residence of the President of India. Then,
go down to Old Delhi to visit the Jama Masjid-one of the biggest
mosque in Asia, and the Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
You will drive past the Red Fort for a photographic opportunity.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (258Km)
Morning drive to Jaipur & check in at hotel. Rest of the
day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 :
In Jaipur Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just
outside the city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of
Rajasthani forts and gives a grand view of the city down below. You
can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart of
Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Another monument near the City Palace, 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. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra (221Km) This morning
you will drive to AGRA- the city of Taj Mahal. En route stop at
FATEHPUR SIKRI, which is only 38kms (45 min. drive) from Agra. Spend
an hour in this deserted capital which was built by Emperor Akbar in
1569 and abandoned 15 years later due to a severe scarcity of water.
You will visit the graceful buildings within such as the Jami
Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal and other palaces.
On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : In Agra Morning visit the Taj Mahal (closed on
Fridays) built in 1630 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The
monument has been described as the most extravagant ever built for
love, for the emperor was heart-broken when Mumtaz, to whom he had
been married for 17 years, and who died in 1629 in childbirth soon
after delivering her 14th child. Later visit Agra Fort -really a
city within a city which embraces the Moti Masjid, the Diwan-i-Am or
the Hall of Public Audiences, the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of
Private Audiences, the Octagonal Tower, Jehangir's Palace and many
more monuments. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho (185Km) In time
transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi Express (0810/1030hrs)
for Jhansi. On arrival drive to Khajuraho enroute visiting Orcha.
Most of the attractions in Orchha are situated in the fort complex
consisting of palaces, temples, cenotaphs, and memorials. The
complex can be reached by a multi-arched bridge where you would find
three palaces in a quadrangle. Continue your drive to Khajuraho &
on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : In Khajuraho Morning city tour. Khajuraho
combines history, architecture, culture and environment with
delectable charm. It is a town that takes you away from the noise
and pollution of the city, with its fresh air and scenic
countryside. For convenience, the temples of Khajuraho are divided
into the Western, Eastern, and Southern groups. The Western Group,
situated opposite the Government of India Tourist Office, has 14
temples. The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha,
Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi
Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. The
Eastern Group, 2.4 km from the Tourist Office, consists of seven
temples (four Jain and three Hindu). The Parsvanath, Adinath,
Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong to the Jains while the
Vamana, Javari and Brahma are Hindu temples. Afternoon is at
leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Khajuraho -
Varanasi In time transfer to airport to connect flight 9W
724 (1405/1635hrs) for Varanasi. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Evening take a walking tour on the streets of Benaras lined up with
colourful shops. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 :
Varanasi - Delhi - Leave Delhi Early morning enjoy a boat
ride on river Ganges. There are about hundred ghats in the city.
excursion to Sarnath-the buried Buddhist city. It was here that
Buddha preached his message of the 'middle way' in order to achieve
nirvana. In time transfer to airport to connect flight 9W 724
(1430/1550hrs) for Delhi. Our services terminate with departure
transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
Extension Nepal Day 10 : Varanasi - Kathmandu
In time transfer to airport to connect flight IC 752 (1250/1400hrs)
for Kathmandu. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is at
leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : In
Kathmandu Morning city tour visiting the Durbar Square,
Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient residential quarter, Mahadev &
Parvati Temple, Machhender Bahi-holy place for the Buddhist and
Hindus. Temple House of Kumari the vestal virgin or the living
Goddess. Walk through the local bazaar. On your return visit the
Swyambhunath-the 2500 years old site. Afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : In Kathmandu
Morning excursion to Bhadgaon-another Newar city founded on the 9th
century. Visit the amcient gateway, Durbar Square, the Royal
Resiential quarter of Bhupatindra Malla famous five storeyed temple
of Nyatapola in pagoda style and other Stupa, a holy place for
Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet. Also visit Pashupatinath temple area.
Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
13 : Leave Kathmandu Our services terminate with departure
transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward
destination.