Best of India and Nepal

Day 1 : From Your Home – New Delhi : Arrive Delhi, our company executive will meet/assist and transfer you to the hotel (Air ticket from your home country to India will be arranged by you).

Day 2 : Delhi : Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of Old Delhi including Red Fort: The red stone walls of the fort extend from 2kms and vary in height from 18m on the riverside to 33m on the city side. The hall of public audiences, the hall of private audiences, the royal baths and Moti Masjid built by Aurangzeb for himself are important part of the immense fort. Jama Masjid: It is the largest mosque in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shanjahan. Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur : Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of New Delhi including Laxmi Narayan Temple: Garishly colored modern temple is erected by the industrialist Birla. India Gate: The 42m high stone “Arch of Triumph”, erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. Humayun’s Tomb: Built by wife of Humayun, the second Mughal king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture. Qutab Minar: The building complex dates back to the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture.

Afternoon start your journey (surface) for Jaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur : Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit Amber Fort Palace. This impressive hilltop fortress possesses what must be the world’s finest Chamber of Mirrors and affords glorious views of the surrounding plains. Enjoy Elephant Ride (upto the hill) at Amber Fort.

Afternoon city tour including City Palace with its fine collection of textiles, costumes and armoury and the Palace of the Winds. Maharaja Jai Singh was a great astronomer of his time. He built here extraordinary (and very accurate) stargazing Observatory here named as “Jantar Mantar”. This city also offers tourist some best experience of Rajputana architecture, art, craft and culture. Tourists also enjoy doing shopping here.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 : Jaipur – Agra (enroute Fatehpur Sikri) : Breakfast at the hotel. Start driving towards Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - a perfect example of Akbar’s imperial court. Panch Mahal – 5-storied beautiful palace here was once a pleasure pavilion for the ladies of the harem of the Emperor. Sightseeing in old city.

Continue drive to Agra. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 6 : Agra – Tundla – Mirzapur : Breakfast at the hotel. Start sightseeing of Agra. You will see here the Red Fort - built by Akbar the Great, the fort stands in an imposing position on a bend in the Yamuna River with wonderful views of the Taj Mahal further along its banks. The fort contains some stunning and very intricate designs.

Taj Mahal - the “Symbol of Love” is the unique example of Mughal Architecture. One can easily imagine the feeling of love behind making of Taj Mahal. Around 300 years ago Shah Jahan built this monument in remembrance his wife Mumtaz after her death. The seeing Taj during sunrise or sunset is magnificent.

Later drive to Tundla to catch overnight train to Mirzapur.

Days 7 : Mirzapur – Sail (by boat towards Varanasi) : Arrive Mirzapur. Transfer to the hotel for refreshment. Start boat journey through the sacred and fertile Gangetic plain to Varanasi. Life on shore varies as we drift peacefully along; the ornate temples and crowded bathing ghats, lush green crop fields, everyday life and stunning sunsets.

Enjoy overnight in Camps on full board basis.

Day 8 : Sail to Chunar (continue by boat for Varanasi) : Enjoy boat ride. Overnight in Camps on full board basis.

Day 9 : Chunar - Varanasi : Arrive Varanasi – the city of temples and ghats popularly known as “Banaras”. Famous worldwide from ancient times for art, culture and educational institutions here. Every year millions of pilgrim come Varanasi to take bath in holy Ganges and to pursue various rituals.

Day 10 : Varanasi : Early morning take a boat ride along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water.

Later excursion to Sarnath – famous because of Lord Buddha who came here and preach his sermon first after gaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

Afternoon free to self exploration in the Bazaars, Streets, Temples and in river banks. One can definitely enjoy the “AARTI (prayer with light, music and mantras) of Holy River”.

Day 11 : Varanasi – Bhairahawa : Breakfast at the hotel. Start drive across the Gangetic Plains,
through remote towns and villages towards Bhairahawa. Cross the Indo-Nepal border at Sonauli. After customs check in the border transfer to another bus for Bhairahawa.

On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12 : Bhairahawa - Chitwan : Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive to the Chitwan which is famous for the National Park – the oldest and world famous national park have dense forests and tall grass and home for Elephant, Tiger, One Horned Indian Rhino, Bears and many other wild birds and animals.

Overnight stay in the Lodge on full board basis.

Day 13 : Chitwan : Breakfast in the lodge. Enjoy Elephant safari in the jungle which gives the best chances to view animals from real close. Also do here a nature walk with local naturists.

Overnight in the lodge (with all meals basis).

Day 14 : Chitwan - Kathmandu : Breakfast at the lodge. Start adventurous drive heading towards Kathmandu. Drive through forests, rivers and start climb through bumpy mountain roads. Reach Kathmandu.

On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15 : Kathmandu : Breakfast at the hotel. Start walking tour of Kathmandu city. Visit Durbar Square at the heart of the city.

Day 16 : Kathmandu : Breakfast at the hotel. Start sightseeing. Visit famous Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River, the Bodnath - the largest Boddha Stupa in the Nepal. Free in the afternoon. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 17 : Kathmandu – Your Home : Breakfast at the hotel. Day free at leisure. Evening transfer to the international airport for flight back to your home.

Please Note : This tour can be operated from Delhi-Kathmandu or Kathmandu – Delhi as per your convenience.