Day 1- Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and meet our representative at arrival hall and transfer to
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai
including
The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan
or the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi
in Mumbai. Also known as Queen's Neckless, Marine Drive, Juhu is a 5-km-long
beach that attracts a large number of visitors on any day of the week. Also
visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and the
Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.
Day 2- To Udaipur In time transfer to airport to
board flight for Udaipur. Afternoon free to take a walking tour on your own
through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing Ghats
at the lake Pichola. Visit one of the fine downtown restaurants for an
optional dinner
Day 3- In Udaipur Morning sightseeing
tour of Udaipur visiting The City Palace and Museum is considered as the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan The Pichola Lake is situated in the
heart of the city with its area of 12 sq km Udai Sagar lake was constructed
to secure regular water supply to the city of Udaipur in case of war. Pratap
Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the legendary warrior
king of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple is situated near the city palace. Saheliyon
Ki Bari is a small ornamental garden. Later in the day enjoy a two hour
boat-ride on Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing
etc
Day 4- To Jaipur Morning transfer to airport to
board flight for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Late morning
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most
beautiful example of Rajasthani forts . 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. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large
collection of woodwork, 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.
Day 5- To
Agra Morning drive for five hours to the City of Taj, enroute
visiting the deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri, In the afternoon reach Agra
and check in at your hotel. Later proceed for the city sightseeing tour
visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble and its walls
are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work.
Day
6- In Agra In the morning enjoy a tour of the other monuments in
Agra. The Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight.
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a walled garden overlooking the
Yamuna. Akbar's tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden on the
road to Delhi. Pay another visit to Taj Mahal and ride a cycle rickshaw to
the monument
Day 7- To Khajuraho In time transfer to
Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express for Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi and
drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha enroute. The Chaturbhuj Temple and Laxmi
Narayan Temple are two other important religious attractions in Orchha.
Arrive Khajuraho by late afternoon and check - in at hotel.
Day 8- To Varanasi Morning sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples.
The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara,
Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya
Mahadeo temples belong to this group. Later transfer to airport to board
flight for Varanasi - the oldest city in India. Arrive Varanasi and transfer
to hotel enroute visiting Sarnath. It was here that Buddha preached his
message of the 'middle way' in order to achieve nirvana.
Day
9- To Kathmandu Enjoy a boat ride on river Ganges. There are about
hundred ghats in the city Also visit The Vishwanath Temple, built by the
Birlas, was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The Bharat Mata Temple
houses, instead of gods and
goddesses,
a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent. The Tulsi
Manas Temple, built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama. Intime transfer to
airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to
hotel. Day free for independent activities
Day 10- In
Kathmandu Given clear sky you can enjoy a mountain flight for an
hour for a close view of various Himalayan peaks. Morning 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.
Day 11- In
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 Boudnath is one of the largest stupas in the world
Day 12- Kathmandu To Delhi In time transfer to airport to
board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon
proceed on a tour of the capital city. The important places in Old Delhi
includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj
Ghat and Shanti Vana, In 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 Laxminarayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India's leading
industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave
Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha'i Temple.
Day 13- Leave
Delhi You will be accompanied by our representative to airport to
board flight for onward destination. End of our services
