Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Kathmandu – Pokhra – Kathmandu – Delhi (Duration -15 Days)

Day 01: Delhi

Arrive Delhi International airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative and check in at the hotel. Relax and overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi

Morning take a sight seeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
Morning visit Old Delhi: The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid and if time permits you can visit Raj Ghat theMemoir of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon visit New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas,one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Bahai Temple. Evening free to relax, overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (259 kms)

Morning checkout and drive to Jaipur for 5 hours, on arrival transfer to hotel in Jaipur. Day free to relax after the journey till early evening. Later in the evening visit Sisodia Gardens,Temple of Galta which is also known as Valley of Monkeys, and Birla Temple of White Marble and at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani – an ethnic resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 04: Jaipur amber fort

Morning take an excursion tour to Amber Fort – 11kms, and enjoy elephant ride to ascend/ descend this great fort. Later take sight seeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal made for the ladies of Royal Family to see the Processions from this Palace and without being seen from the people and Jantar Mantar Observatory all within the vicinity of City Palace. After lunch the day is kept free for shopping or individual activities.fathepur sikri

Day 05: Jaipur – Agra (230 kms)

Morning checkout and drive to Agra enroute sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri the citybuilt by Mughal Emperor Akbar, visit Bulund Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti; continue to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra transfer to hotel, afternoon free to relax. Take a sight seeing tour of Agra visiting Diwan – e Am (Chambers of Common men), Diwan – e –Khas (Chamber of VIP’s), Octagonal Tower, Jehangir Palace, all in the vicinity of Agra Fort and Tomb of Ittamuddaulahs. Later in the day visit Tomb of Ittamuddaulahs & the Grand Taj Mahal where you should spent some time, evening visit the Inlay Handicraft Market of Agra, overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 06: Agra – Khajuraho

Early morning at the time of sunrise one can visit Taj Mahal optionally to see it over the sunrise. You will have free time till 1200 hrs, in case if you have miss any sight seeing or shopping on day 5 you can do that till 1200 hrs. Transfer to airport to board theflight for Khajuraho, assistance on arrival in Khajuraho , transfer to hotel, day free to explore Khajuraho on own, overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 07: Khajuraho

Morning visit Western group of Temples consisting of the massive Lakshmana Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Lakshmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu’s consort Lakshmi, the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit Archaeological museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty. Later visit Eastern group of Temples and visit the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Also visit the temples of Vamana and Brahma/Hanuman both dedicated to lord Vishnu. Evening free for individual activities, overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Khajuraho – Varanasi

Morning free for individual activities, after noon transfer to airport to board the flight for Varanasi , assistance on arrival in Varanasi , transfer to hotel. Relax for some time & take an excursion tour to Sarnath – 10 kms visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi, evening free to relax, overnight in Varanasi.

Day 09: Varanasi

Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the various Ghats with people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. Morning proceed on a tour of the temples of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple premises. Evening one can take boat ride again in River Ganges. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 10: Varanasi – Kathmandu

Morning day free for individual activities, transfer to airport to board the flight for Kathmandu , assistance on arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. Day free to relax and acclimatize in Kathmandu or explore the market of Kathmandu in Thamel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Kathmandu

Morning one can optionally enjoy a mountain flight for an hour for a close view of various Himalayan peaks or else visit Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old royal palace has been derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered 2,000 years old. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 12: Kathmandu

Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Guheshwari Temple near Pashupatinath . Later visit Boudhnath which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoon, relax and early evening visit Patan, a spiritual city with Durbar Square in the centre and many stupas, shikaras, and temples. Bhaktapur is again a royal city where most of the attractions revolve around Durbar Square and the Palace of 55 Windows. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 13: Kathmandu – Pokhra

Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Pokhra , assistance on arrival in Pokhra, transfer to Lake side hotel. Day free to relax or explore Pokhra on own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Pokhra

Morning visit Pokhra to see Davis Falls, Binde Basini Temple, Mahindra Caves, Seti George and Phewa Lake. Evening free to relax at the hotel, overnight at the Lodge.

Day 15: Pokhra – Kathmandu – Delhi

Checkout and transfer to airport to board the flight for Kathmandu . Later from International Airport board the flight for Delhi , assistance on arrival in Delhi.