Classical India Nepal Tour

12 Nights / 13 Days

DELHI-JAIPUR-FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA-ORCCHA
KHAJURAHO-VARANASI-KATHMANDU

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Day 01 : Delhi

Arrival at Delhi airport (most of the flights arrive either late night or early morning). You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning tour of New Delhi which is in complete contrast with Old Delhi with wide tree lined avenues, parks and fountains surrounding the imposing Government and State Buildings. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Buildings and President House. Then visit Qutab Minar, built in 1193 A.D. It is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architecture style. Next stop is Humayun's Tomb. Afternoon, drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Then visit Old Delhi that includes visit to Red Fort. Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk with stop at Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 03 : Delhi – Jaipur (260 Km, 5 Hours)

Morning leave for Jaipur. After arrival, check in at the hotel. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificient planned city built of rose-pink colored stones that is why it is also known as "Pink City". Afternoon visit City Palace, the former royal residence (a part of it is still occupied by Royal family and that part is not accessible to the public). Its style differs from conventional Rajput fort palaces as it is built in blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. Also visit Jantar Mantar which is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instruments which reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy. Overnight stay.

Day 04 : Jaipur

Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. The fort is one of the finest example of Rajput architecture. Visit the chambers and hallways of the Palace which are famous for their design and decoration. Afternoon free for shopping. Overnight stay.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (235 Km, 6 Hours)

Morning leave for Agra. Stop en-route and visit Fatehpur Sikri, undoubtedly the best preserved Mughal Palace city of all, built by Great Akbar around 1 570. He used highest quality craftsman to construct the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed. Proceed to Agra and check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 : Agra

Morning city tour of Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Visit world famous "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble, it was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Also visit Agra Fort and Sikandra. Overnight stay.

Day 07 : Agra - Orccha – Khajuraho (2½ Hours + 180 Km, 4 Hours)

Morning transfer to Railway Station to catch train for Jhansi. On arrival drive to Orccha, a rich legacy of Bundela rulers, who built the beautiful temple and palaces here in 16th century. Visit Rai Praveen Mahal and Raja Temple. Then proceed to Khajuraho. After arrival check in at hotel, Overnight stay.

Day 08 : Khajuraho - Varanasi (40 Minutes)

Morning visit the temples which are exemplary for their architecture and bold artistic statement. The construction of the temples is said to have started in the mid- 9th century and continued until the early 1 2th century. The temples are famous for erotic sculptures. Later transfer to Airport to catch flight for Varanasi. Arrival at Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Varanasi is most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges. Overnight stay.

Day 09 : Varanasi

Early morning boat cruise on the river Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats. See Varanasi come alive along the banks of the river and people bathing in the holy water and worshiping the rising sun. Witness the conclusion of life at the riverbank holy cremation grounds. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later, city tour of Varanasi visiting various temples. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. It was here that the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and set in motion the wheel of law of buddhist faith. Overnight stay.

Day 10 : Varanasi – Kathmandu (1 Hour)

Transfer to airport to catch flight for Kathrnandu. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Kathrnandu city founded by King Gunakamadeva in 8th century is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 : Kathmandu

Morning city tour of Kathrnandu visiting Durbar Square, site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century. Then visit one of the most curious attractions in Nepal, the Kumari Chowk, the temple of living Goddess, considered to be incarnation of the Hindu mother Goddess. Continue city tour to visit Swayarnbhunath. Afternoon visit Pashupatinath and Boudhnath, the largest stupa in Nepa . Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12 : Kathmandu

Morning visit Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur which means the city of devotees. The Durbar Square, main centre of Bhadgaon city, is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara style temples. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. Afternoon visit ancient city of Patan, also known as Lalitpur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. Overnight stay.

Day 13 : Kathmandu

Transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.