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India Nepal Tours |
14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu
Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive at Delhi , meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After having a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. You can visit the 11th century Qutab Minar , India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. And also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay back in Delhi this tour will cover cultural india nepal tours also.
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Day 03 / Delhi - Jaipur
After having breakfast drive to Jaipur, the fabled "pink city" of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Later on visit the City Palace - the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and is known for its stunning architecture, it also houses a museum later enjoy the dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities. Night stay back in Jaipur.
Day 04 / Jaipur
After having a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Jaipur visiting the majestic Amber Fort where you ride upon Elephants back to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Post lunch tour of Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Visit the past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. In the evening free to explore the colourful bazaars where one can shop for various handicrafts. Night stay back in Jaipur.
Day 05 / Jaipur - Agra
Morning sharp drive to Agra via Fatehpur sikri , a perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive at Agra by lunch and transfer to hotel. After having lunch visit Agra Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates. In the evening free to explore the Agra's rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Night stay back in Agra.
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Day 06 / Agra
Early morning sharp visit the magnificient and wonderful Taj Mahal at sunrise- one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Can you imagine that 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife continue visiting the Agra Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates. Night stay back in Agra.
Day 07 / Agra - Orchha (by car) Orchha- Khajuraho
Early Morning sharp leave for Railway Station to catch the Train to Jhansi. Jhansi to Orchha by Car. Orchha a historical site with magnificient temples & monuments. |
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Some of the palaces were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting.
After having lunch drive to Khajuraho. The Khajuraho- the legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience. It was acknowledged as one of the world's artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. It was built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Arrive at Khajuraho and transfer to hotel.Night stay back at Khajuraho.
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Day 08/ Khajuraho
After having breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of khajuraho- famous for the legendary temples of khajuraho built in the 9th and the 10th century. It was acknowledged as one of the world's artistic wonders. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Night stay back at Khajuraho.
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Day 09/ Khajuraho - Varanasi (by flight)
After having a relaxed breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight to Varanasi - said to be the India's most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also one of the oldest living city in the world. Famous as a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city , sunrise on the river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. Varanasi is one of the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive at Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Later on half day sightseeing tour of varanasi visiting the temples and in the
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evening view "Aarti" ceremony on the Ghats. Night stay back at Varanasi. |
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Day 10/ Varanasi
Morning sharp boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later on excursion to Sarnath, 10kms. In the east of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism's major centers of India. Then after attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Now you can visit the deer park and the museum and later back to Varanasi. Night stay back in Varanasi.
Day 11/ Varanasi - Kathmandu (By flight)
After having breakfast transfer to the Airport to connect flight for Kathmandu- the capital town of Nepal, the house of the highest mountains, kathmandu is as much steeped in beauty as in the history of this wonderland. The place has ever since been the center for art, crafts, culture and a rich heritage. Arrive at Kathmandu, meet & assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay back at Kathmandu.
Day 12 / Kathmandu
After having breakfast Sightseeing tour of the KATHMANDU CITY - The Hanumandhoka - Kathmandu's Durbar Square is the historic seat of royalty. The Durbar Square with its old temples and palaces epitomises the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. You can also visit the Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD, the temple of Kal Bhairav - the God of destruction and the temple of Kumari (Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess - represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju is Buddhist by birth. The Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year during Indra Jatra festival, the King of Nepal seeks the Kumari's blessing. Kasthamandap - Located near the Kumari Temple is said to be built from the wood of a single tree from the city. The city of Kathmandu derives its name from this temple. Visit, the Kathmandu Durbar Square was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
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BOUDDHANATH STUPA : The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan Buddism in Nepal and reveals the cultural india nepal tours. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
PASUPATINATH TEMPLE: This important Hindu temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the UNESCO
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World Heritage Monument List in 1979. Evening at leisure. Night stay back in Kathmandu.
Day 13/ Kathmandu
After having breakfast visit SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA- the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire's base are the all - seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Evening transfer to Nepalese Restaurant Bhanchaghar for a Traditional Nepali Welcome reception and dinner. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy a live Nepalese Cultural programme performed by beautiful young girls dressed in ethnic traditional Nepalese costumes and jewelry representing various parts of Nepal. Dinner will follow this programme. Night stay in Kathmandu.
Day 14/ Kathmandu - Delhi
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi . Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Evening explore the local markets etc. for last minute shopping activities. Night stay in Delhi
Day 15 / Departure
Transfer in time to the airport to connect the flight back home.
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Cost includes:
» 15 nights accommodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast.
» Train tickets for Agra-Jhansi in airconditioned chair car.
» Surface Travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
» All transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur ( Subject to availability), Boat ride in Varanasi.
» All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc.
Cost does not include:
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare.
» Any meals except breakfast.
» Tips, beverages, laundry etc.
» Any item not shown in cost Includes
INTERNAL FLIGHTS / COST PER PERSON
Khajuraho - Varanasi -Kathmandu-Delhi : USD 415 per person in economy class.
Airfares are subject to change any time without any prior notice.
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