Duration : 16 Nights/17 Days
Destinations : In
India - Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri,
Agra, Tundla, Mirzapur, Chunar, Varanasi. In
Nepal - Bhairahawa, Chitwan, Kathmandu
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.