Day
01 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and
transfer to the hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon. Overnight at the hotel
Day 02 - Delhi - Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi New Delhi visit includes
Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD
) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal,
India Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives
past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan
Temple and The Connaught Place
Day 03 - Delhi - Jaipur drive, 260 km/5 hours
After Breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. Evening
free for leisure activities.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a
fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century
by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has
some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh
Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants
are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.
Day 05 - Jaipur - Agra drive, 235 km/6 hours
Morning drive to Agra visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the
birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri,
lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his
renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only
was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a
city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage
of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti,
Panch Mahal and other Palaces. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of
the day free.
Day
06 - Agra
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal,
the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an
Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed
in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna
is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period,
including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress
Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a
precusor of the Taj Mahal. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 07 - Agra - Khajuraho flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Khajuraho On arrival, transfer to the
hotel. Rest of the day free.
Day 08 - Khajuraho
Full day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. Khajuraho, once the great capital
of Chandela, now a quiet town, Khajuraho temples here were built during the
Chandela period from 950 to 1050 AD. Almost intriguing as the sheet beauty
and the size of the temples is the question of why and how they were built
here as Khajuraho is isolated, 1000 years ago as it is even today.
Day 09 - Khajuraho - Varanasi Flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Varanasi On arrival, transfer to the
hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour. Varanasi, one of the oldest living
cities in the world, believed to be founded 3000 years ago, is one of the
7 holiest cities of Hindus.
Day 10 - Varanasi
Early morning boat cruise on river Ganges. Thousands of pilgrims throng the
water's edge, bathing, worshipping, meditating. On stone platforms under palm
leaf umbrellas, the Pandas-Brahmin priests preside over rites and rituals.
Day 11 - Varanasi - Kathmandu flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival and
transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free.
Day
12 - Kathmandu
Morning city sightseeing tour to visit Machhendra Nath Temple, a two tiered
bronze roof pagoda, Hanuman Dhoka - the historic seat of Royalty, Durbar Square
which houses Teleju temple built in 1549 AD, figure of Kal Bhairav - God of
Destruction, statue of King Pratap Malla, Temple House of Kumari - the residence
of living Goddess.
Day 13 - Kathmandu
Morning visit Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur) means the city of devotees, situated at
an altitude of 4600 ft., 13 kms east of Kathmandu. Durbar Square - the main
Square of the city contains the Lion Gate with the lovely stone figures of
Hanuman, Bhairav and Narsingha Narayan.
Day 14 - Kathmandu - Delhi flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi Assistance on arrival and connect
flight for onward destination.
