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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre
booked hotel. Over night stay at the hotel. Delhi: India's
capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is
a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold
the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the
prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of
power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left
behind. The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction
between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively.
So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the
citys' past.
Day 02 : Delhi
Today morning, after breakfast you will take full Day city tour
of Old & New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844
and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built
by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648;
Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi.sightseeing of the old and modern capital of India. In
afternoon, take city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb :
built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal
architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President
House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi
Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
Today morning, after breakfast you will leave for Jaipur. Arrive
Jaipur and check in at pre-booked hotel. Evening will be for
shopping and leisure and overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Today morning, after breakfast,you will take excursion to Amber
Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the
fort entrance. Amber Fort: At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur,
Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of
the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander
of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
In afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which
has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets,
enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built
my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Today morning, after breakfast you will leave for Agra. En-route
visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which
was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim
Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in
its original glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the
evening and checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight will be at the
hotel.
Day 06 : Agra/Jhansi by Superfast Shatabdi Exp at
0815/1045hrs
Jhansi/Orchha/Khajuraho (175 Kms)
Morning breakfast at hotel. Intime meeting/assistance at hotel
and transfer to railway station to board superfast shatabdi
express at 0815 hrs. Reach Jhansi at 1045 hrs.
Meeting/assistance at railway station and drive to Khajuraho.
Enroute visit Orchha, visiting famous Raja Ram temple,
Chaturbhuj Temple,Laxmi Narayan Temple, Fort Palace, cenotaphs "Chhatries"
on the bank of river Betwa. Thereafter continue your drive to
Khajuraho, the many explanations of Love. Khajuraho was the
first capital of the Chandelas, who rose to rule the region in
the 9th century. Ethereal enchanting and erotic Khajuraho
conjures up images of a society that celebrated life and was not
bashed by sex. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the
day free for independent activities or stroll in local market
for shopping. Overnight stat at hotel.
Day 07: Khajuraho
Morning breakfast at hotel and 0900 hrs leave for city tour of
Khajuraho discovered the great erotic temple complex of western
and eastern group. The temples in the western group complex are
large and lavishly decorated, displaying the wealth and power of
its rulers, these are dedicated to either Lord Vishnu or Shiva
and the eastern group temples dived into two rough clusters.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Khajuraho/Varanasi by flight 9W - 724 at 1310/1410
hrs.
Morning after breakfast. Meeting /assistance at hotel and
transfer to airport to board a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival
in Varanasi meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon leave for excursion to Sarnath, ten kms north of
Varanasi where the Buddha preached his first sermon and first
organized an order of monks, the sangha. Among the excavated
buildings are monasteries, shrines and the foundation stupas.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi
Early Morning Boat ride on river The Ganges and return back to
hotel for breakfast & wash and change. Afternoon temple/city
tour of Varanasi, about 2,000 odd temples along the banks of the
Ganges at Varanasi and bathe in the river. The Vishwanath temple
in Benares is the goal of the thousands of pilgrims that visit
this ancient pilgrimage site. The river Ganges dominates the
life of the city. Bathing in the river is a daily act of a
pilgrim. Varanasi has many ghats, these ghats rich in love and
legend, over 5kms. in length. only few ghats are used for
cremation, dead bodies are burnt and multitudes bathe in the
sacred stream. Death in Varanasi, is way of life, to die here is
a liberation from round of samsara (the unceasing cycle of life,
death and rebirth). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi/Kathmandu by flight
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Intime meeting/assistance at
hotel and transfer to airport to board flight to Kathmandu.
Arrive Kathmandu, meeting/assistance at the airport and transfer
to hotel.
Day 11: Kathmandu
Morning breakfast at hotel and leave for half day city tour of
Pushupatinath temple, 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. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Kathmandu
Morning breakfast at hotel and half day sightseeing tour of
Swayabhunath stupa, 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.
Boudhnath - the colossal Stupa, one of the biggest in the world,
has the all seeing eyes of the Buddha & Patan city. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 13: Kathmandu/Pokhra (200 kms)
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0900 hrs drive to Pokhra
Valley. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon leave for city
tour of Pokhra valley including old Pokhra, Kali Temple and
water fall followed by white water rafting on Trisuli river (on
direct payment basis). Evening Tibetan dance show (on direct
payment basis). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 14: Pokhra/Chitwan(155 kms)
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0900 hrs drive to Chitwan
National Park. Upon arrival check in at hotel. After lunch leave
for jungle safari and be ready for the encounter with The Tiger
and other wild cats. Also witness other wildlife and birdlife of
Nepal in their natural habitat. The majestic predator assured of
protection roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at
close quarters. Other wildlife to be seen include Sambar,
Chital, Nilgai (blue bull), Chinkara, Hog deer and Barking deer,
Langur, Wild boar, Wild dogs White stockinged Gaur, Jungle Cat,
Pythons and Leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes
also attract a large number of migratory and local birds.
Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15: Chitwan National Park
Early morning leave for one more jungle safari to explore the
possibilities to see wild life and other flora and fauna in
their natural habitat. Return back to hotel for Breakfast. Rest
of the day at leisure in the natural surroundings. Lunch, Dinner
and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16: Chitwan/Kathmandu (160 kms) Kathmandu/Delhi by flight
Morning breakfast at hotel and free for your own activities.
Intime meeting/assistance at hotel and drive to Kathmandu. Upon
arrival direct transfer to airport to board your return flight
to Delhi. Upon arrival in delhi transit to board your flight to
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