Overview
Tour Highlights:- | |
Delhi |
India Gate, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial and Qutub Minar |
Jaipur |
Amer Fort, City Palace, Royal Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort |
Agra |
Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal and the Birbal Bhawan, Taj Mahal |
Khajuraho |
Chandela Dynasty emples, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Matangeshwar Temple, Lakshmana Temple and the Varaha Temple |
Varanasi |
Sarnath (the buried Buddhist city), Stupa, Boat ride in the holy river Ganges, Banaras Hindu University |
Lumbini |
Myanmar Temple, Maya Garden Buddha Stupa, Japanese Temple and the Vietnam Temple |
Chitwan |
National Park |
Kathmandu |
Sayambhunath and Bouddhanath Stupa, Manakamana Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan City |
Day 01 - Delhi
After arriving at the Delhi airport, meet our representative who will escort you to one of the listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel, rest. In the evening, you have the option of taking a leisurely walk to explore the pulsating nightlife of Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi
Day 02 - Delhi – Jaipur (273kms - 4hrs 50mins)
Next morning drive straight to Jaipur, after visiting the major tourist attractions of Delhi covering India Gate, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial and Qutub Minar. On reaching Jaipur, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur
Day 03 - Jaipur
After breakfast, leave for an excursion to Amer Fort. We ride the hilltop palace seating at the back of caparisoned elephants. In the afternoon, visit City Palace featuring perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. Jaleb Chowk and Tripolia Gate are the two main entrances to the City Palace. The intricately designed marble interiors and the magnificent pillars along with the lattice work and inlaid ornamentations make the palace a cherished tourist attraction. Later in the day visit the Royal Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort and the Jaigarh Fort the other major tourist spots of Jaipur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur
Day 04 - Jaipur – Agra (242kms - 4hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Agra by road. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri. The major attractions of Fatehpur Sikri include Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal and the Birbal Bhawan. As you reach Agra, check-in at one of the listed hotels. After some rest, set out to visit the Agra Fort, since so many events which lead to the construction of the Taj Mahal took place here. Visit Taj Mahal, the seventh wonder of the world, by the light of the setting sun.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra
Day 05 - Agra – Jhansi – Khajuraho (8hrs)
Early morning, transfer to the Agra Cantt railway station to board a train to Khajuraho. As you reach Khajuraho, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. Relax, before heading to visit the group of famous Chandela Dynasty temples. The temples have been known worldwide for their spectacular erotic sculptures and carvings. Also visit the Kandariya Mahadeva temple, Matangeshwar temple, Lakshmana temple, and the Varaha temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Overnight at Hotel in Khajuraho
Day 06 - Khajuraho – Varanasi (55mins flight)
After breakfast, transfer to Khajuraho airport to board a flight to Varanasi. On reaching Varanasi, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Later leave for an excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city. Later in the day visit the Stupa, the Buddhist temple and the Museum. In the evening attend the magnificent Aarti taking place at the holy ghats of river Ganga.
Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi
Day 07 - Varanasi
Early morning enjoy the boat ride in the holy river Ganges on a visit to bathing ghats. Later in the day go on a sightseeing tour of Varanasi, covering major tourist attractions like the Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas temple and the Alamgir temple. In the evening you have the option of exploring the Banaras Hindu University for visiting the Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi
Day 08 - Varanasi – Lumbini (313kms - 8hrs)
Post breakfast, drive to Lumbini. Lumbini being the birth place of Lord Buddha is one of the greatest pilgrimage sites of Buddhists. Upon reaching Lumbini, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Later in the day, visit the Myanmar temple. This shiny gold and white structure resembles the Shwe-dagon Pagoda of Yangon. The other major tourist attractions of Lumbini include the Maya Garden Buddha Stupa, Japanese temple and the Vietnam temple.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Lumbini.
Day 09 - Lumbini – Chitwan (165kms - 3hrs 45mins)
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan and check-in at one of our listed forest lodge. After resting, go on an excursion to Chitwan National Park. It is renowned for its protection of one-horned rhinoceros, crocodile and the Royal Bengal tigers. Enjoy jeep safari/canter being accompanied by a naturalist.
Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge in Chitwan
Day 10 - Chitwan – Kathmandu (170kms - 5hrs)
Early in the morning, enjoy bird watching being accompanied by a naturalist. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu and check-in at one of our listed hotels. Rest of the day at leisure and walk to explore the nearby area of Kathmandu.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 11 - Kathmandu
In the morning visit the Sayambhunath and Bouddhanath Stupa. These Stupas are oldest of its kind in Nepal and are declared as the UNESCO World Heritage monuments. The Sayambhunath Stupa is located 3 km west of Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of Kathmandu valley. Also pay a visit to Manakamana temple enjoying the cable car ride of 15 to 20 minutes.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 12 - Kathmandu
Early in the morning attend darshan at the Pashupatinath temple located at the banks of river Bagmati. This important Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, embark on a full day excursion to Patan city. The city is known for its wooden and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. In the evening explore the surroundings.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 13 - Kathmandu – Delhi
Spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon post lunch, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi or your onward destination.