Delhi
On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay
Delhi
After breakfast, take a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi . Visit the Red Fort comprising exquisite palaces, the Jama Masjid, largest mosque in India , the colourful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar and Raj Ghat, a memorial for Mahtama Gandhi. Also, visit Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199 and Humayun's Tomb. Drive past Rahstrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India , Rajpath and India Gate. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Delhi - Jaipur: 259 kms | 5 hrs by road
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, visit the Lakshmi Narayan Temple for the evening prayer ceremony. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Jaipur - Agra : 249 kms | 5 hrs by road
After breakfast, visit the 16 th century Amber Fort and take an elephant ride up the fort's ramparts. The Fort encloses superb Places and a marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. Drive to Agra in the afternoon. En route visit the imperial “ghost city” of Fatehpur Sikri constructed of sandstone and built by Emperor Akbar. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Agra
After breakfast, take a half-day city tour of Agra . V isit the Taj Mahal, a ‘wonder of the world' made by Emperor Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit the Agra Fort constructed of red sandstone with ornate interiors. Also visit the Jehangir Mahal, Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Deewan-e-Am. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Agra - Jhansi : 2 hrs by train | Jhansi - Khajuraho: 4 hrs by road
After an early breakfast, transfer to the railway station for a train to Jhansi.From Jhansi , drive to Khajuraho. On arrival, check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Khajuraho - Varanasi : 45 mins by air
After breakfast, visit Jain and Hindu temples, the crowning glory of the Chandela dynasty's architecture. They are adorned with flowing trademark sculptures. Transfer to the airport in the afternoon for a flight to Varanasi . On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Varanasi
Early in the morning, take a boat ride on the River Ganges. Return to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Varanasi – Katmandu : 1 hr 10 mins by air
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Katmandu . On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel, Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Katmandu
After breakfast, take a full day city tour of Katmandu .
Visit Durbar Square , the royal Palace and Swayambhunath, the oldest Buddhist shrine in the valley popularly known as the Monkey Temple . In the afternoon, visit the ancient city of Patan with Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Katmandu
After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Boudhanath, a World Heritage Site and the center of Tibetan Buddhism. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Katmandu – Delhi : 1 hr 20 mins by air
After breakfast, transfer to the airport a flight to Delhi . On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Departure Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Transfer to the airport in the evening for onward travel.
From Delhi to colorful Jaipur and awe-inspiring Agra to exotic temples of Khajuraho, there's something for everyone. Continue on to the Himalayan wonderland Nepal where traditional Buddhism blends effortlessly with modernity. Experience the changing face of regions with colorful people and a rich cultural heritage.
Departures:
Flexible and customizable for private departures.
Places Visited:
Delhi; Jaipur; Agra; Jhansi; Khajuraho; Varanasi; Katmandu
Activities:
Cultural Activities
History & Archaeology
Price:
Upon request.