Classical North India & Nepal Tour Package
Destinations : Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Orcha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Delhi
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
You will be met on arrival by our executive and taken to your hotel. Checkin at hotel. Over night at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Today you will explore other sights of Delhi, the Qutab Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD, Humayun's Tomb , India Gate , Rashtrapati Bhawan (residence of the president of India), Parliament Houseetc.
In the afternoon our guide will take you to explore the sights of Old Delhi - Red fort built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jehan , the great mosque - the Jama Masjid built by shah Jehan . We then walk around the lanes of Chandni Chowk the 'Silver street" imbibing an ambiance of a bygone era. Now we drive on to see thememorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before continuing on to our hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 03 Delhi - Jaipur…..by surface
Morning proceed for Jaipur by road (265 kms/ 6 hrs.), on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit The City Palace, a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture is now a museum, containing all the paraphernalia of Jaipur's princely past, then to Jantar Mantar, an observatory , then drive past the beautiful HawaMahal (palace of winds). Evening free to explore the markets. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Jaipur
In the morning excursion to Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride on the ramparts of the fort, for six centuries the capital of the state. The pavilions and courtyards of the palace ascend in successive levels up the hill The Sheesh Mahal, or pavilion of mirrors, the finest of its kind, is studded with small mirrors which reflect flame in a thousand flickering lights.
Afternoon free for leisure / independent activities, overnight stay.
Day 05 Jaipur - Agra…..by surface
After breakfast proceed to Agra by road (235 km / 6 hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri - a fascinating Ghost town, lies a little before Agra. Arrive Agra and check-in at hotel, Taj Mahal - built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as a memorial of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, retains its pristine beauty. Agra Fort - perhaps the most moving view of the Taj Mahal is from a little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort across the River Jamuna.. Overnight stay
Day 06 Agra - Gwalior…..by surface
Morning proceed to Gwalior. On arrival transfer to hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour of Gwalior visiting The Fort - Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, Gujari Mahal - Within the fort are some marvels of medieval architecture. Man Mandir Palace : Built between 1486 and 1517 by Raja Mansingh. Suraj Kund . Later in the evening we will take you to the Fort where you can enjoy Son-et-Lumiere, overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Gwalior - Jhansi - Orcha - Khajuraho..by train/ by surface
Morning after breakfast transfer to the railway station & connect the train for Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi assist & proceed to Khajuraho via Orcha - Visit Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxminarayan Temple and various Chhatris grouped along the Kanchna Ghat of the river Betwa, On arrival at Khajuraho check in at hotel. Over night at hotel.
Day 08 Khajuraho - Varanasi…..by flight
Morning sightseeing tour of temples, the Khajuraho temples were built in the short span of a hundred years, from 950 - 1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived till today to constitute one of the world's great artistic wonders. Some of the famous temples are, Kandariya Mahadev temple, Chausath Yogini temple, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Lakshamana Temple, Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj and Parsvanath Temple. Later in the afternoon transfer to Khajuraho airport for flight to Varanasi, assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel, Later in the evening boat ride at holy river Ganges with traditional Aarti .overnight stay.
Day 09 Varanasi
Sunrise Boat Ride on the river Ganges and later city tour of Varanasi. Visit Vishwanath Temple, popularly known as Golden Temple. Bharat Mata Temple, a novel temple dedicated to Mother India, And drive through the Bazaar.
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, Lord Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago. The site is marked by the massive Dhamek stupa which is believed to date back to 500 AD. The capital can be seen at the nearby Sarnath Museum. Overnight stay.
Day 10 Varanasi - Kathmandu…..by flight
Morning free for leisure and later transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu, assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel, overnight stay.
Day 11 Kathmandu
Morning sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath -a world heritage site, Kathmandu City - Major attractions include, Machendranath Temple, Durbar Square and Kashtamandap.
In the afternoon visit Pashupatinath, Boudhnath. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Kathmandu - Pokhara
Morning proceed to Pokhara - On arrival chek in at hotel. Later in the day sightseeing of Pokhara lake .Overnight stay.
Day 13 Pokhara -Kathmandu - Delhi…..by flight
Morning proceed to Kathmandu ,On arrival drop at airport to board flight for Delhi, On transfer to the hotel. Over night at hotel.
Day 14 Delhi - Onward
Today full day free at leisure/ Shopping. Evening dance show programme at Delhi. Later in the night at the time of
flight transfer to the airport for onward journey.
