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North India With Nepal
Duration: 13 Nights -14 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha -Khajuraho-Varanasi
- Kathmandu
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrive Delhi.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to
the Hotel of your choice. Overnight in Delhi
Day
02 : In Delhi
Full day sightseeing Old and New Delhi
which includes the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial) ; the Jama Masjid ; the
Red Fort, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street). The City tour of New Delhi includes the
Qutab Minar Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, ouses of Parliament and the Presidential
Palace (Rashtrapati Bhawan). Overnight in Delhi
Day
03 : Delhi -Jaipur (5 Hours drive)
Morning, leave for Jaipur, the Pink
City of India. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink
a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained
this color. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is
260 years old. On arrival check-in to the Hotel.
Day
04 : Jaipur
Morning, excursion to the Amer Fort.
You ascend the hill like a Maharaja on the back of an elephant. Afternoon city
tour of Jaipur, which includes visits to the City Palace of the Jaipur Maharaja,
the honey-comb designed Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar stone observatory.
Overnight in Jaipur
Day
05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (5 Hours Drive)
Morning leave for Agra en route
visiting the Ghost capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri - now
declared "World Heritage", on arrival check-in to the Hotel. Afternoon, visit
the Agra Fort, Evening, visit the Taj Mahal - A unique symbol of Eternal Love
and one of the 'Wonders of the World" by Sunset. Overnight in Agra
Day
06: Agra - Gwalior - Orchha (5 hours)
Morning at dawn we will visit the Taj
Mahal by sunrise. Later proceed to Orchha en route visit Gwalior - It is famous
for its old & very large fort. Within the fort walls are several interesting
temples and ruined palaces. The dramatic and colorful history of the great fort
goes back over 1000 years. On arrival Orchha check in to the hotel. Orchha -
once the capital city of Bundelas, is now just a village, set among the
well-preserved palaces and temples. Evening attend the Puja ceremony at the Ram
Temple. Overnight in Orchha
Day
07 : Orchha - Khajuraho ( 3 ½ Hours Drive)
Morning visit the Orchha Fort. Later
leave for Khajuraho, on arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon, visit the
architectural marvels of "The Khajuraho Temples". Overnight in Khajuraho
Day
08: Khajuraho - Varanasi (9W 334, Dep. 1330 - Arr. 1410 Hours)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon,
transfer to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Varanasi is one of the
oldest living cities in the world. It is also one of the holiest Hindu cities
and still thriving on its religious past. On arrival, Varanasi transfers to the
hotel. Evening, attend Puja ceremony on the Ganges with a Boat ride. Overnight
in Varanasi
Day
09 : In Varanasi
Early Morning, boat-ride on the Holy
River Ganges to see the devout praying on the Ghats (Banks), with funeral pyres
burning in the distance. Walk through the by lanes. After breakfast, City
sightseeing tour of Varanasi includes Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata
Temple, Durga Temple. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath - The Buddha came to this
hamlet, 10 Km north east of Varanasi, to preach his message of the "middle way"
to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Overnight in Varanasi
Day
10 : Varanasi - Kathmandu ( F5 622 Dep. 1525 - Arr. 1635 Hours)
Morning, at leisure Afternoon,
transfer to Varanasi airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Assistance on
arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu
Day
11 : In Kathmandu
Full day sightseeing of Budhnilkantha,
Bhaktapur and Changunarayan. . Overnight in Kathmandu
Day
12 : In Kathmandu
Morning visit Pashupatinath, Boudhnath
and Patan Overnight in Kathmandu
Day
13 : Kathmandu - Delhi ( 9W 1415 - 1545 Hours)
Morning, at leisure Afternoon,
transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the
Hotel. Overnight in Delhi
Day
14 : Departure from Delhi
Transfer to airport to board flight
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