Classical India & Nepal Tour

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Itinerary :


Day01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi , meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.Night stay in Delhi.

Day02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of NewDelhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was theJewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th centuryQutab Minar , India Gate and the grand government buildings, thePresident’s House , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial . Also visitLaxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stayin Delhi.

Day03 / Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, the fabled “pink city”of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur.Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Later visit the City Palace- the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and is known forits stunning architecture, it also houses a museum later enjoythe dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village resort) where youwill have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you willalso enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet showand various other interesting activities. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day04 / Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Jaipurvisiting the majestic Amber Fort where you ride upon Elephantsback to the former capital of the royals set against the backdropof the wooded hills. Post lunch tour of Palace of Winds also knownas Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than afaçade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconiesfrom which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, couldsneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future mergeat Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measuredsince the 17th century. Evening free to explore the colourfulbazaars where one can shop for various handicrafts. Night stayin Jaipur.

Day05 / Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra via Fatehpur sikri , a perfectly preservedred sandstone “ghost town” which was the estrangedcapital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted whenits water supply failed. Arrive Agra by lunch and transfer tohotel. After lunch visit Agra Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulouscourtyards, fountains and gates. Evening free to explore the Agra’srich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Night stay in Agra.

Day06 / Agra
Early morning visit the magnificient Taj Mahal at sunrise- oneof the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagantexpression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife continuevisiting the Agra Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards,fountains and gates. Night stay in Agra.

Day07 / Agra - Gwalior (by train) Gwalior- Orchha (by surface)
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train to Gwalior,arrive Gwalior, meet at the railway station & proceed forsightseeing tour of Gwalior known for its spectacular hilltopcitadel. Within walls lie Jain statues, Rajput Palaces, Hindutemples and a Victorian school. Later drive to Orchha , a historicalsite with magnificient temples and monuments. Some of the palaceswere decorated with painted murals which represent the finestflowering of the Bundela school of painting. Night stay in Orchha.

Day08 / Orchha - Khajuraho
After breakfast drive to Khajuraho Khajuraho- the legendary templesof khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as oneof the world’s artistic wonders, these temples dedicatedto the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that area paean to life and love. Built within a short span of a hundredyears by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgottenuntil they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho hasachieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures.Arrive Khajuraho and transfer to hotel.Night stay in Khajuraho.

Day09/ Khajuraho
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of khajuraho- famousfor the legendary temples of khajuraho built in the 9th and the10th century. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artisticwonders. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal ofits erotic sculptures. Night stay in Khajuraho.


Day 10/ Khajuraho - Varanasi (by flight)
After a relaxed breakfast transfer to airport to connect flightto Varanasi - said to be the India’s most sacred city situatedon the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldestliving city in the world. As a place for devotion and worship,with hundreds of temples dotting the city , sunrise on the riverfront 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 the city which cannot bedescribed, only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel.Later half day sightseeing tour of varanasi visiting the templesand in the evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats.Night stay in Varanasi.

Day11/ Varanasi
Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way oflife of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, 10kms.East of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism’s major centersof India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnathwhere he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park and the museumand later back to Varanasi. Night stay in Varanasi.

Day12/ Varanasi - Kathmandu (By flight)
After breakfast transfer to the Airport to connect flight forKathmandu- the capital town of Nepal, the house of the highestmountains, kathmandu is as much steeped in beauty as in the historyof this wonderland. The place has ever since been the center forart, crafts, culture and a rich heritage. Arrive Kathmandu, meet& assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stayin Kathmandu.

Day13 / Kathmandu
After breakfast Sightseeing tour of the KATHMANDU CITY - The Hanumandhoka- Kathmandu's Durbar Square is the historic seat of royalty. TheDurbar Square with its old temples and palaces epitomises thereligious and cultural life of the people. It is here that kingsof Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Also visitthe Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD, thetemple of Kal Bhairav - the God of destruction and the templeof Kumari (Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess - represents avery ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju is Buddhistby birth. The Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window.Once a year during Indra Jatra festival, the King of Nepal seeksthe Kumari's blessing. Kasthamandap - Located near the KumariTemple is said to be built from the wood of a single tree fromthe city. The city of Kathmandu derives its name from this temple.The Kathmandu Durbar Square was listed in the UNESCO World HeritageMonument List in 1979.

BOUDDHANATHSTUPA 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. Listed in the UNESCOWorld Heritage Monument List in 1979.
PASUPATINATH TEMPLE This important Hindu templeis the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered goldenroof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrinesfor Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple,visitors can witness the activities performed in the temple premisesfrom the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listedin the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. Evening atleisure. Night stay in Kathmandu.

Day 14/ Kathmandu
After breakfast visit SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA- the oldest Buddhistshrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the foursides 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 hillockabout 77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands anexcellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest of itskind in Nepal. It was also listed in the UNESCO World HeritageMonument List in 1979.
Evening transfer to Nepalese Restaurant Bhanchaghar for a TraditionalNepali Welcome reception and dinner. Here you will have the opportunityto enjoy a live Nepalese Cultural programme performed by beautifulyoung girls dressed in ethnic traditional Nepalese costumes andjewelry representing various parts of Nepal. Dinner will followthis programme. Night stay in Kathmandu.

Day15/ Kathmandu - Delhi
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi . ArriveDelhi & transfer to hotel. Evening explore the local marketsetc. for last minute shopping activities. Night stay in Delhi

Day16 / Departure
Transfer in time to the airport to connect the flight back home.