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Tourist trails of India & Nepal
DURATION: 13 Nights / 14 Days
DESTINATIONS:Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior -Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Delhi
Tour the exotic, heritage & cultural destinations of India and Nepal. Visiting Delhi, Agra for the magnificent forts and palaces of the Mughals and the Rajputs. Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho providing the most unexploited ruins of heritage sites and exotic temples. Get rid of all your sins with a dip in river Ganges at Varanasi, spiritually enriched as per Hinduism. Moving on to Kathmandu - the capital city of the Kingdom of Nepal, still ruled by the Kings. Visit the Swyambhunath Stupa and the temples at Patan Durbar in Kathmandu. An excursion to Bhadgoan and Boudhnath to view the Himalayas. A true tourist trails...
Day1 - Arrive Delhi
Meet and greet on arrival at the airport by Travel Pals representative and transfer by air-conditioned deluxe car to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day2 - Delhi
After breakfast, guided tour of historic city of old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid Asia’s largest mosque, Rajghat - the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi - the "Father of the Nation". Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun's Tomb, Birla Mandir, Lotus Temple (Bahai mandir), Qutab Minar, India Gate, President's House and drive through Connaught Place. Evening, option of visiting Son-et-Lumerie (Sound and Light show) at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day3 - Delhi - Jaipur (265 kms / 05 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel followed by leisurely drive to Jaipur. Check in hotel on arrival. Afternoon half day guided sightseeing of Jaipur - known as 'the pink city’. Visit the City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day4 - Jaipur
After breakfast, guided excursion to Amber (Amer) Fort - the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Ascend the fort on a gaily-decorated elephant back. Visit the palace buildings> Afternoon, sightseeing of the Jaipur City. Evening free for shopping around the bazaars where one can choose from precious gems to variety of handicrafts. Overnight at hotel.
Day5 - Jaipur - Agra (250 kms / 05 hrs)
After breakfast, drive for Agra, the city of world famous 'Taj Mahal' - 7th Wonder of the world. Enroute halt in the vicinity of Agra city to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the erstwhile capital of the Mughal Empire built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. On arrival Agra check-in the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day6 - Agra - Gwalior (120 kms / 03 hrs)
Enjoy the beauty of Taj Mahal at dawn. Return to hotel for breakfast. Then half day guided sightseeing tour of Agra City, visit Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah. Later drive to Gwalior. On arrival check in at hotel. Optional visit to the Sound and light show at Gwalior Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day7 - Gwalior - Orcha (120 kms / 03 hrs)
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Gwalior city visiting the Gwalior Fort and other attractions. Afternoon proceed to Orchha. Check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day8 - Orcha - Khajuraho ( 178 kms / 04 hrs )
After breakfast, guided sightseeing of Orcha and after that leisurely drive to Khajuraho and a visit to the Jhansi. Check-in hotel and later proceed for a guided tour of Chandela dynasty temples famous for their spectacular sculptures and erotic carvings. Check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day9 - Khajuraho - Varanasi (by air)
After breakfast, visit the Southern group of Khajuraho temples. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Evening optional visit to the ghats (banks) of river Ganges (Ganga) Overnight at hotel.
Day10 - Varanasi
Early morning, boat ride on river Ganges followed by city tour including Benaras Hindu University, the ancient centre of Hindu education. Excursion to Sarnath. Eveninng free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day11 - Varanasi - Kathmandu (by air)
After breakfast, transfer to Varanasi airport to board flight for Kathmandu. On arrival assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day12 - Kathmandu
Early morning Mt. Everest plane view. Return to hotel for breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city visiting Swyambhunath temple, Pashupatinath. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day13 - Kathmandu
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Bhadgaon and Bodhanath. Evening free for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day14 - Kathmandu - Delhi
After breakfast day at discreation till departure transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel for wash and change & later proceed for airport to board flight back home.
