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Cultural North India & Nepal

Duration: 11 days
Destinations: Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Kathmandu  

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi : Room reserved for immediate occupancy from 12 noon.

Day 02 : Delhi Sightseeing : Early morning meeting and assistance on arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon guided sight seeing tour of Old & New Delhi, visting the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid (the largest Mosque in India), Raj Ghat, (Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial site). Later pass through Sir Edwin Lutyen’s masterpiece city of New Delhi, visiting the President’s House, India Gate, Connaught Place. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi-Jaipur : Early morning leave for Jaipur by surface. On arrival check into your chosen hotel, afternoon half day guided sightseeing of this magnificent "Pink City" visiting "Hawa Mahal" (Palace of Winds), the Observatory, City Palace, the Crafts centre & colorful bazaars. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur-Agra : Morning excursion to Amber Fort. Here ride on a decorated Elephant to reach the top of the fort, at Amber fort visit Jagmandir or the chamber of glittering mirrors, Jai Mahal & the temple of Goddess Kali. Later in the afternoon leave for Agra by surface, on arrival transfer to your chosen hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Agra : Morning proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the World famous "Taj Mahal" built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 A.D. to enshrine the mortal remains of his Empress Mumtaz, also visit the historic Agra Fort built by Akbar and the Itmad-ud-dulah. Afternoon excursion to Fatehpur Sikri "The abandoned capital of Emperor Akbar". Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Agra-Khajuraho : Morning transfer to airport to board a short flight for Khajuraho. Meeting & assistance on arrival at Khajuraho airport & transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for a half day guided tour visiting the World famous "Temples of Erotic Carvings" which represent an astonishing mystery of stone sculptures in art form. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Khajuraho-Varanasi : Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi which is the oldest & the holiest city in India. Meeting and assistance on arrival at Varanasi airport and transfer to hotel. After noon a half day guided tour of Varanasi visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Benaras Hindu University, Hindu Temples, Mosque and old city market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Varanasi-Kathmandu : Early morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges to view the sunrise & where the Hindus perform their morning prayers. Later in the afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu (Nepal). Meeting and assistance on arrival at airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Kathmandu Sightseeing : Morning a half day guided tour of Kathmandu city visiting the "Temples of Darbar Square" and the residence of "Kumari" the virgin goddess. Afternoon a half day guided tour of "Bhadgaon City" visiting the Lion Gate, the Palace of 55 windows, the Nyatpola. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Kathmandu-Delhi : Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival at airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Departure Delhi : Early morning transfer to International airport for flight to your onward destination.

Room till 12 noon of Day 11.