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Delhi Arrival |
Start from your destination and late night or early morning arrival in Delhi. You shall be welcomed by one of our office representatives. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight In delhi.
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| Day 02 |
Delhi |
Delhi, the capital of India is one of most spectacular cities of the world. Here history meets modernity. Historically Delhi was founded 7 times at seven different places. Finally the 8th Capital city New Delhi, founded by British remains the modern capital of India.
Start your visit with Old Delhi, founded in 17th century by 5th great Moghul Emperor Shahjahan. Visit the famous Jama Masjid (Friday mosque). Later take a brisk walk in the winding lanes of Old Delhi to get the real taste of India.
Visit the Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, where Mahatama Gandhi was cremated. Nice landscaped gardens , quiet place out of the hustle bustle of the crowded Old Delhi.
After noon visit New Delhi where you drive past through India gate and governmental buildings. Later Qutub Minar, the tallest 12th century minaret situated in the South of Delhi. There are some interesting ruins of mosques and tombs around the Minaret. Before sunset visit a Sikh Temple known a Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. A place where you see the fervor of Sikh community.
Overnight Delhi.
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| Day 03 |
Delhi - Jaipur |
Departure to Jaipur. On your arrival at Jaipur, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Façade of Hawa Mahal and the Observatory. Enjoy the pedal rickshaw ride in the Pink City. Built in the beginning of 18th century, it is a planned city of broad avenues built of sandstone.
This city also known as Pink City, was first painted in pink colour in 1871 A.D. to welcome the Prince of Wales
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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| Day 04 |
Jaipur |
Morning visit to Amer Fort with an optional Elephant ride.
In the afternoon visit the City Palace and later you can go on a shopping spree, as Jaipur is renowned for its gemstones cutting, carpet weaving, block printing on cotton, blue pottery etc.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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| Day 05 |
Jaipur - Agra/strong> |
After breakfast drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned capital constructed by the third Mughal emperor Akbar. This impressive and well-preserved citadel became his capital in 1571, after the blessing of a local Sufi saint Chisti correctly predicted the birth of a longed-for son, his successor the Emperor Jehangir. The mosque, designed to hold upto ten thousand worshippers, the palaces, residences and halls of audience are all made of decorative red sandstone. But this magnificence only lasted 14 years. Akbar left Fatehpur Sikri to secure his outlying territories, leaving this city much as we see it today - in perfect condition.
Proceed to Agra. Afternoon visit the Red Fort. Again of the most important capitals of Mughals.
Most of construction is in Red sand stone with a moderate use of Marble. Later visit the beautiful white marble Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. One of the most beautiful monuments of India never fails to amaze a first time visitor. As soon as you travesrse the redsandstone entrance, awesomely you see the striking contrast of white marble with green grass and the blue sky in the backdrop of the Taj. The white marble exterior changes colour according to the position of the sun during the day and is matched by the rich interior detail.
Overnight in agra
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| Day 06 |
Agra-Jhansi (train)-Orchha-170kms->Khajuraho |
Departure to Agra railway station. Morning train to Jhansi. Upon arrival assistance and pick up to Orchha to visit Orchha Palace and thereafter Lunch.
Aftrnoon departure to Khajuraho(4-5hours drive). Reach Khajuraho and overnight.
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| Day 07 |
Kajuraho-Varanasi(flight) |
After breakfast visit the eastern and western group of world famous finely sculpted temples of Khajuraho. Later come back to hotel for early lunch and transfer to airport for Varanasi Flight.
Afternoon reach Varanasi and straight visit to the Buddhist archaeological site Sarnath.
Later drive to Varanasi check in and start again to attend the Ganges Ghat Aartis( religious ceremony)
Which takes place every evening after sunset. Possibility to take pedal rickshaw ride.
Back to hotel.
Overnight Varanasi.
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| Day 08 |
Varanasi- Kathmandu (Flight) |
Start very early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise boatride on the Ganges. A spectacular view in the morning where you will see the Hindu pilgrims come on the Ghats to take sacred dip in the holy Ganges.
You will see other activities as well during the boatride all along the Ghats.
Finally you get down near the cremation ghat known as Manikarnika Ghat, where in general, you have the occasion to see the Hindu way of cremating dead bodies(N.B. Photography strictly prohibited)
Later, walk through the winding lanes of Varanasi. Also take a panoramic tour to the Banaras Hindu University, one of the ancient universities of India.
Later come back to the hotel for breakfast. Visit any silk weaving centre.
In the afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. On arrival your are welcomed and transferred to hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
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| Day 09 |
Kathmandu |
After breakfast visit Swayambhunath temple. This Buddist stupa is said to be 2000 years old, situated on a small hillock, this is one of the best places to get a panoramic view of Kathmandu valley.
Continue to Patan, a city of fine arts enclosed within four stupas, believed to be built by Emperor Ashoka in 4th BC. You will visit here Durbar square which consists of enchanting melange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples.
Afternoon free. Overnight in Kathmandu.
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| Day 10 |
Kathmandu-Delhi (Flight) |
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Pashupatinath temple. Situated on the bank of the sacred Bhagmati river, this temple is one of the five holiest temples in India and Nepal dedicated to Shiva. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of the Bagmati river, as entrance into the temple is strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus.
Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi farewell dinner and transfer to international airport to take flight for furthur destination.
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