| Glimpse of India and Nepal Tour |  |
DURATION : 13 nights / 14 days
PLACES TO SEE : Delhi – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Jhansi – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Sarnath – Kathmandu – Home / onward destination |
| DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI. |
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Welcome to Delhi – the capital of India !!!
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met and greeted by the representative of Spirit of India. Later you will be transferred to hotel for overnight stay at Delhi.
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| DAY 02 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING.
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Morning after breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Delhi which is divided into two section i.e. Old Delhi and New Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Rajghat. You may also enjoy Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the narrow lane of old city and Silver Bazaar “Chandni Chowk”. After tour of Old Delhi, enjoy sightseeing tour of New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar & Birla Mandir. Drive past through India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies. Overnight stay at Delhi.
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| DAY 03 : DELHI – JAIPUR (256 KMS/ 5 HRS). |
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Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the Pink City. Reach Jaipur and check into the hotel. Rest of the Day free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
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| DAY 04 : JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING.
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Morning after breakfast, proceed to visit Amber fort - the formal capital of the royal Jaipur. Take an elephant ride up the hill to reach the fort / jeep is also available. Also visit Gaitore Chattris - The marvelous carvings with a majestic pattern were built in the memory of the rulers of Jaipur are simply superb. Afternoon, visit City Palace - an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art, Jantar Mantar – the Observatory was built in 1726 AD and it houses instruments for measuring and calculating the sun's position and Hawa Mahal, known popularly as the palace of winds.
Overnight in Jaipur.
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| DAY 05 : JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA (223 KMS/ 5 HRS). |
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Morning after breakfast, head to Agra and en-route visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. The city comprises of Buland Darwaza, which is among the biggest gates in Asia, Diwan -I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhabai palace, Birbal's house, Marian's house and the Panchmahal and mosque of Saint Salim Chisti. After the visit, drive to Agra. Reach Agra and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
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| DAY 06 : AGRA SIGHTSEEING. |
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Morning after leisure breakfast, enjoy guided visit to Taj Mahal - the Taj is a white marble memorial built by Shah Jahan to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj was designed by Persian architect Ustad Isa and it took 22 years to complete the construction of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, Itmad-ud-daula- built by the empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Overnight at Agra.
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| DAY 07 : AGRA TO JHANSI BY TRAIN. DRIVE TO ORCHHA. |
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After leisurely breakfast, get assisted transfer to Agra railway station to board superfast shatabdi train to Jhansi. Arrive at Jhansi railway station, drive towards Orchha. Orchha has a medieval town atmosphere attached to it. The palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection. You will visit Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal & Ram Raja temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Orchha.
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| DAY 08 : ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO (180 KMS/ 4 HRS). |
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After breakfast at the hotel, drive to khajuraho - Built by the warrior Chandela dynasty that rose to power in Central India between 10th & 11th centuries, the 25 odd surving temples display different facets of life, including the sensual. The temples are especially famous for their spectacular sculpture and erotic carvings. Reach Khajuraho and Visit the famous city of Khajuraho, eastern & western group of temples famous for their erotic sculptures. Overnight stay at hotel in Khajuraho.
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| DAY 09 : KHAJURAHO TO VARANASI BY FLIGHT. |
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Morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Khajuraho airport to board flight to Varanasi. Meeting and assistance on arrival at Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.
The holy city of Varanasi, known as the city of temples and learning , is a place of great historical and cultural importance. In the evening enjoy grand aarati ceremony at Holy River Ganges.
Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel at Varanasi.
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| DAY 10 : VARANASI SIGHTSEEING. EXCURSION TOUR OF SARNATH. |
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Early morning, get ready and enjoy boat ride on River Ganges to witness the early offerings and prayer on the bank of Holy River Ganges. Watching people bathing and worshipping at the Ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of your visit. Proceed on a tour of the temples of Varanasi visit the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, The Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga and Banaras University. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Afternoon visit Sarnath, In Sarnath Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Return back to the hotel for night at Varanasi.
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| DAY 11 : VARNASI TO KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT. |
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After relaxed breakfast, our representative shall meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Varanasi airport from where board your flight to Kathmandu. Meet and assistance upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. Transfer to the Hotel. After wash and change, proceed for sightseeing tour of Kathmandu visit Pashupatinath Temple- the pagoda style temple with two-tiered golden roof and four silver doors one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight at stay at Kathmandu.
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| DAY 12 : KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING. |
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After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu visit Swoyambunath Stupa - the oldest Buddhist Stupa situated on the top of hill offers views of Kathmandu Valley and Himalayan Peaks, Bouddhanath Stupa - the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal and is believed to have built in the 5 century AD. A total of 108 Buddha images and 147 insets of prayer wheels with the famous mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” are attraction, Bhaktapur Durbar Square - a medieval city including of palaces, courtyards, pagodas, shrines and monasteries. As spiritual world while visiting Lion Gate, Golden Gate, 55 windows palace, Nyatapol Temple, Bhairab Temple, Dattatreya Temple. Return to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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| DAY 13 : KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING. |
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After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour visit Kathmandu Durbar Square - Kathmandu Durbar Square unique architectural heritage of temples including: Old Royal Palace, House of Kumari (Living Goddess), Taleju Temple, Krishna Temple, Jagannath Temple, Shiva Parvati Temple, Kal Bhairav statue, Gaddi Baithak, statue of King Pratap Malla, Big Bell, Kasthamandap. Later visit Patan Durbar Square - an ancient city of great historic and cultural interest. The courtyards Royal Palace, Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen and Viswa Nath Temple, Taleju Temple, Golden Temple, Mahabouddha. Tibetan Refugee Camp in Patan. Return to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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| DAY 14 : KATHMANDU TO DELHI BY FLIGHT. DEPARTURE FROM DELHI. |
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After breakfast in the hotel, get assisted transfer to Kathmandu International Airport to board your flight back to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and connect your onward flight back to home or onward destination.
Tour ends here………
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