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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi International airport, you will be met and assisted by
our representative to the hotel, check in at the hotel. Relax and
overnight in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
Morning visit Old Delhi: The important places in Old Delhi
include the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk and if
time permits you can visit Raj Ghat the Memoir of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon visit 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 Laxmi Narayan
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 03: Delhi – Kathmandu (By air at
1340 hrs / arrival in Kathmandu at 1530 hrs)
After breakfast day free for
individual activities, transfer to airport to board the flight for
Kathmandu AT 1340 HRS, assistance on arrival in Kathmandu at 1530 hrs,
transfer to hotel, evening free to relax, overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: 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
Guheshwari Temple near Pashupatinath is considered as the place where
Yoni of Shiva’s consort Sati fell when she was cut into pieces by Lord
Vishnu. Later visit Boudhnath which is one of the largest stupas in
the world. Afternoon relax, and early evening visit Patan is a
spiritual city with Durbar Square in the centre and many stupas,
shikaras, and temples. Bhaktapur is again a royal city where most of
the attractions revolve around Durbar Square and the Palace of 55
Windows. Evening free to visit the market of Thamel, overnight in
Kathmandu.
Day 05: Kathmandu – Pokhra (By air at
0900 hrs / arr at 1000 hrs)
Morning transfer to airport
to board the flight for Pokhra at 0900 hrs, assistance on arrival in
Pokhra at 1000 hrs, transfer to lake side hotel. After freshen up take
a sight seeing tour of Pokhra visiting Davis Falls, Binde Basini
Temple, Mahindra Caves, Seti George and Phewa Lake. Evening free to
relax at the hotel, overnight at hotel.
Day 06:
Pokhra –
Walking Tour
Day free to take country side treks or bird watching tour accompanied
by guide & packed lunch. Early evening return to the hotel, evening
free to relax at the hotel. Overnight in Pokhra.
Day 07:
Pokhra –
Kathmandu (By air at 0900 hrs / arr at 1000 hrs) – Varanasi (By air at
1410 hrs / arr at 1510 hrs)
After breakfast
checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight for Pokhra at 0900
hrs, assistance on arrival in Kathmandu at 1000 hrs, time free till
connecting flight at 1410 hrs for Varanasi, assistance on arrival in
Varanasi at 1510 hrs, transfer to hotel.
Relax for some time & take an excursion tour to Sarnath – 10 kms visit
the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha perched his First
Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi, evening free to relax, overnight
in Varanasi.
Day 08: Varanasi
Early morning at the time of sunrise take a
boat ride on the River
Ganges and see the various Ghats with people
ritually cleansing their sins. While on the
boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per
Hindi Rituals. After breakfast proceed on a tour of the temples
of Varanasi visiting the
Golden Temple
dedicated to lord Shiva, the
Durga temple
dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also
known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in
the Temple premises. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 09: Varanasi – Khajuraho (By air at
1330 hrs / arr at 1420 hrs)
After breakfast checkout &
transfer to airport to board the flight for Khajuraho at 1330 hrs,
assistance on arrival in Khajuraho at 1420 hrs, transfer to hotel.
After freshen up take a sight seeing tour of Khajuraho visit Western
group of Temples consisting of the massive Lakshmana Temple dedicated
to lord Vishnu, the Lakshmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu’s
consort Lakshman, the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit
Archaeological museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the
Chandela dynasty. Evening free to relax, overnight in Khajuraho.
Day 10: Khajuraho – Orchha Temples -
Jhansi (178 kms – 3 hrs) – Agra (By Train at 1745 hrs / arr at 2000
hrs)
After breakfast visit
Eastern group of Temples and visit the Jain temples of Parsvanath,
Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Also visit the temples of Vamana and
Brahma/Hanuman both dedicated to lord Vishnu. Later checkout & drive
to Jhansi, enroute visiting Orchha, take a sight seeing tour of
Orchha: Orchha once the capital of the Bundelas, Orchha is now just a
village set amidst a complex of well preserved temples and palaces. It
was built by Bir Singh Deo in 1531. Take a sight seeing tour of Orchha
visiting Jehangir Mahal - the largest of the palaces , the Raj Mahal
with its murals and the Raj Praveen Mahal built near a garden, You
would also visit Dinman Hardaul`s palace with its interesting story.
The temples of Orchha are highly preserved. The two main temples are
the Ram Raja Temple and the Chaturbhuj temple.Later proceed to Jhansi,
on arrival transfer to railway station to board the fully
air-conditioned train to Agra at 1745 hrs, assistance on arrival in
Agra Railway station, transfer to hotel. Evening free to relax,
overnight in Agra.
Day 11: Agra
After breakfast take a sight
seeing tour of Agra covering Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal
Emperor Akbar, Agra Fort, Ittamuddaulahs Tomb & the Grand Taj Mahal
where one should spend some quality time. Evening free to venture into
the handicrafts market of Agra, overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Agra – Jaipur (230 kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast checkout and
drive to Jaipur for 5 hours, enroute visiting Panch Mahal, Bulund
Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti in the old Mughal Dynasty
called Fatehpur Sikri. Later proceed to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to
hotel. Day free to relax, Later in the evening visit Birla Temple of
White Marble and at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic
resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music and
puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel
for overnight.
Day 13:
Jaipur
After breakfast take an excursion tour to Amber Fort - 11kms, and
enjoy elephant ride to ascend/ descend this great fort. Later take
sight seeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal made for
the ladies of Royal Family to see the Processions from this Palace and
without being seen from the people, and Jantar Mantar Observatory all
within the vicinity of City Palace. Rest of the day free for shopping
or individual activities, overnight in Jaipur.
Day 14:
Jaipur - Delhi (259 kms - 5 hrs) - Back home
After breakfast day free for shopping & individual activities,
checkout late in the afternoon & drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer
to International airport to board the flight back home.
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