Tour
Duration: 13 Nights -14 Days
Tour Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - khajuraho - Varanasi - Nepal -
Royal Chitwan - kathamandu - Delhi
Tour Day 1: Welcome to India
One Nation, countless destinations. A land of rich heritage that's ancient.
The mystique of India, its history of 5000 years, philosophy, religions,
fabulous history monuments all add to its bewildering diversity to create a
unique and colorful mosaic. This is the wonder that is India, come, enjoy and
experience it. Later stay in the hotel & leisure.
New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to
Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persian World
is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam
mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has
not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy
area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla
Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping
area. Visit Humayun's Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Tour Day 2 : Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast The tour guide escorts you to Jama Mosque built in
1650 AD, followed by a drive past the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-1648), built
by Shah Jahan, creator of the Taj Mahal. Then we proceed on to Raj Ghat, which
is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the afternoon, your tour of New Delhi begins with the drive past
Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) This striking
medieval tower of victory of Persion World is 73 m high. Within the Qutab
complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar
which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years.
Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave),
Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla
Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping area. Visit Humayun's
Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal. Over night at the hotel.
Tour Day 3 : Delhi- Jaipur
Today you drive on the national highway 8 that combines Delhi with Mumbai .The
drive takes you through a wonderful country side , through the harvests of
mustard and it appears like a yellow carpet spread throughout.
Then you arrive at Samode palace for an elaborate lunch served in a grand
royal fashion .Later continue to drive to jaipur and check in at the hotel.
Evening you have an option to explore the pink city and take a heritage walk
in the illuminated bazaars witnessing the locals involved in their daily
affairs.
Overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day 4: Jaipur
THE splendid fort / palace of AMBER was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs in
the mid-12th century. Who dominated the surrounding area for the next six
centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals
and the Rajputs. The astronomer-king Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar
Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the
plains : JAIPUR was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-shastra
and the capital shifted here in 1727, The city attracted merchants and
crafts-people who over time shaped its irresistible bazaar . The Hawa Mahal,
City Palace and Jantar Mantar characterise the old city, while the forts of
Nahargarh and Jaigarh should not be missed.
Overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day 5: Jaipur-Agra
The morning starts once again at leisure and you drive to the city of grand
monuments from the mughal era. The drive takes you once again through the
country and you witness the lifestyle of the villagers living in the mud
houses , plastered with cow dung and carrying loads of fire wood on their
head.
After a comfort stop at the midway , you drive a couple of hours, before you
reach the deserted city of the mughals , the fatehpur sikri. Later continue to
drive another hour to reach Agra.
Check in and overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day 6: Agra
Morning, we will visit the Taj Mahal (Friday Closed) one of the Seven Wonders
of the world built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory oh his beloved Queen
Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work
force of 20,000. Craftsmen and master builders came from all over Asia to join
in the great work - from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The
finest marble in the world was quarried at Makrana near Jaipur. Precious and
semi precious stones were imported from distant lands : Jasper from Punjab,
Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoies from Tibet, Lapis from Afganistan and
Ceylon, Chrosolite from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agates from Yemen,
Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda
Agra - Taj Mahal
one of the Seven Wonders of the world built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the
memory oh his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22
years to complete with a work force of 20,000. Craftsmen and master builders
came from all over Asia to
join in the great work - from Baghdad, Shiraz,
Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India's finest; was quarried at
Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from
distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise from
Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst from
Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and
Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Also Visit one of the important architectural monuments in Agra - The Agra
Fort built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of courtyards; mosques and Private
chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. The evening gives
you an option to visit the legendary Taj once again for sun set.
Overnight and stay at the hotel.
Tour Day 7: Agra-khajuraho
The day offers you an experience of your lifetime, where you travel on Indian
train. Upon your arrival at Jhansi ( an old british cantonment), you will be
met and received by our representatives and driven to Orcha , where you have
lunch at Orcha resorts on the banks of river Betwa. After lunch you drive to
Khajuraho, the city of erotic temples , that unfolds a new stream of tantra in
Hinduism. Evening we have special dance programme for you at the Kandharia
auditorium where you witness the folk dances from various regions of the
country.
Overnight at the hotel.
Khajuraho
The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandela dynasty, which reached
its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into
three distinct groups and belong to two different religions - Hinduism and
Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The
Temple of Kandhria is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among
the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.
Tour Day 8: Varanasi : ( the city of light / learning and cremation/
burning)
Morning tour of the temples of khajuraho .Return to hote land check out to
catch a flight to varanasi ( 40 min).Upon arrival you will be met by our
representative to escort you to your hotel .Late evening you take a tour
trough the down town ,taking you the mother of all rivers, the Ganges.
Varansai , the city of learning and burning is often called as "Kashi" ,
literally meaning the city of light. The visit offers you a journey into
eternity.
You also take a boat ride on the ganges and participate in the evening aarti
ceremony , where the brahmis, the priests salute the mother ganges for
spreading life and wisdom. Overnight at the hotel.
Varanasi
The venerable and ancient city Varanasi is the religious centre of the world
for Hindus. It is a magnificent city, with myriad attractions, both as an
exalted place of pilgrimage and a microcosmic centre of faith. Thousands of
pilgrims visit the city from all parts of India and from across the world.
Varanasi is a unique city where the past and present, eternity and continuity
lives side by side .It is considered to be the immortal abode of Shiva. The
life and activities in the city revolve around the holy river. Life on the
banks of the Ganga begins before dawn when thousands of pilgrims -men, women
and children, come down to the river to wait for the rising sun.
Tour Day 9 : Varanasi-Nepal
Very early, just before the sun rise you once again return to the river to
view the faith of the ordinary who come and bathe in the ganges and discharge
their daily rituals. Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out to visit
one of the most important sites for Buddhism , Sarnath or sarangnath , the
place near varanasi where Gautam Buddha preached his first sermon. A great
archeological site , that also holds the remains of earliest signs of
civilization. Then drive to the airport to catch an international flight to
Nepal.
Upon arrival in Nepal , our local representative assists you and escorts you
to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to either relax at the hotel or
take a tour into the city and enjoy bartering on the local shops and stalls of
Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day 10 : Kathmandu
Today we give you a comprehensive tour of the city where you visit the most
important Buddhist and hindu sites that stand in the middle of cities hustle
and bustle. The tour guide remains at your disposal to suggest you various
options for fine dining and shopping .After the tour return to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Tour Day11 : Kathmandu-Royal Chitwan
Royal ChitwanThe day takes you to fulfill your desire to tracking the royal
Bengal tiger and single horn rhinos. You take short flight to Bharatpur and
then continue to drive to the interiors of the jungle where we find you a
jungle retreat. Here you are booked on jungle plan which includes all meals
and 3 jungle visits to chance your favorite beast.
Tour Day12 : Royal chitwan
The day remains at your sweet will to either relax in your jungle log hut or
to take safaris into the woods.
Tour Day 13 : Chitwan- kathamandu
Today you shall return to kathmandu to finish what you left during your last
stay. We will suggest you a plenty full of options to shape up your day.
Tonight we offer you a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese way.
Overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day14 : Nepal-India
Today you take a flight back to India (new Delhi), where we provide you day
rooms till your onward departure to your home.
