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.
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.
