Destinations:-
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu -
Dhulikhel - Kathmandu
Duration:- 10 Days Day
01:- Delhi Arrival at Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the International airport. Transfer to your
hotel. Relax.
Day 2:- Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Full day tour of Old & New Delhi. OLD DELHI - A
sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the
memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of
the Moghul Empire.
Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni
Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along
the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament
House, the President's Residence. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 3:-Delhi - Jaipur By Road 260 km/5 hr. Breakfast will be
at the hotel. Drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur, Popularly known as the Pink City
because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone,
painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces,
exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Reach Jaipur and check in at
hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting...
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the
walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the
best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different
parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical
instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade
of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its
five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine
trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the
palace women.
Proceed for dinner at a VILLAGE THEME RESTAURANT.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 4:-
Jaipur - Agra By Road 221 km/6 hr. Breakfast will be at the
hotel. Morning excursion will be taken to the Amber Fort. Climb the FORT on
elephant back in royal style.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the
classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man
Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I.
Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route.
The deserted, red
Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the
late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. Also visit the Bulund
Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to
Agra and on arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 5:- Agra Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for
the sightseeing of Agra.
TAJ MAHAL: The fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, built it in 1631 in the
memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. She died
while accompanying her husband in Behrampur in a campaign to crush a
rebellion, after giving birth to their 14th child. When Mumtaz Mahal was
still alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor: first, that he
build the Taj; second, that he should marry again; third, that he be kind to
their children; and fourth, that he visit the tomb on her death anniversary.
Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 22 years. Twenty thousand
people were deployed to work on it. An Iranian architect designed it and it
is best appreciated when the architecture and its adornments are linked to
the passion that inspired it. It is a "symbol of eternal love".
After Taj we will visit Agra Fort- which was built by Akbar In 1525 AD.
After Agra Fort we will visit Baby Taj - The interiors of which are
considered better than the Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 6:- Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to station for train to Jhansi. Reach Jhansi and transfer to
Orchha, 12 km away.
ORCHHA - a medieval city founded by bundela
rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century. The city is
picturesquely flanked by the river betwa.
Proceed for sightseeing
of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex. Enjoy your lunch at Orchha.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Situated in the heart of india, in the state of madhya pradesh, khajuraho is
a fascinating village with a quaint, rural ambience and a rich cultural
heritage, honoured by the world as india's unique contribution to human
civilisation. The chandela dynasty built eighty-five temples here. Twenty
remain as embodiments of indian architectural and sculptural art at its most
evolved state. The temples of khajuraho is a world heritage site and belong
not just to india but to the world. Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel
and relax. Evening free. Can go out for a stroll.
Overnight will
be at Khajuraho.
Day 7:- Khajuraho -
Varanasi Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a guided tour of
the exotic temples of Khajuraho.
Transfer in time to airport for
flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and
transferred to hotel.
Varanasi is the world's most ancient living
city. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually
uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets. It was
previously known as kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is
derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers
varuna and asi. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 8:- Varanasi - Kathmandu Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat
and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats
and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most
important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime
experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you
to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with
your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the
sight unfolds before you. Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets
along the banks of "Ganga". Return to hotel for a sumptuous
breakfast.
Proceed for a half day-guided tour of Varanasi
including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras Hindu
University and other important monuments.
Visit Sarnath ? 5 miles
out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in
the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC.
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Reach Katmandu.
The
Katmandu Valley, the political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal, is the
first for the majority of visitors to Nepal. There are seven UNESCO World
Heritage sites in the valley.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight at Katmandu.
Day 09:- Katmandu Breakfast at hotel. Day tour covering
Swambhunath and Patan Durbar Square. Shopping and rest of the day will be at
leisure.
Proceed to Dhulikhel. Reach and check in at resort.
Situated just 30 km east of Katmandu, this is a magnificent place
to spend the night and awaken to the sun rising across the wide Himalayan
range.
Overnight will be at resort with a panoramic view of the
HIMALAYAN RANGE.
Day 10:- Dhulikhel -
Kathmandu Leave after breakfast and proceed to Katmandu.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi and will be received at
international airport. Take connecting flight to the next destination.
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