Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi International airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative to the hotel, check in at the hotel. Relax and overnight in Delhi. (No Meals)
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast 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 and if time permits you can visit Raj Ghat the Memoir 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 Baha'i Temple. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 03: Delhi - Kathmandu (By air at 1340 hrs / arrival in Kathmandu at 1530 hrs)
After breakfast day free for individual activities, transfer to airport to board the flight for Kathmandu AT 1340 HRS, assistance on arrival in Kathmandu at 1530 hrs, transfer to hotel, evening free to relax, overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 04: 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 is considered as the place where Yoni of Shiva's consort Sati fell when she was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu. Later visit Boudhnath which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoon free to relax, early evening visit Patan is 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. Evening free to visit the market of Thamel, overnight in Kathmandu. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 05: Kathmandu - Pokhra (By air at 0900 hrs / arr at 1000 hrs)
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Pokhra at 0900 hrs, assistance on arrival in Pokhra at 1000 hrs, transfer to lake side hotel. After freshen up take a sight seeing tour of Pokhra visiting Davis Falls, Binde Basini Temple, Mahindra Caves, Seti George and Phewa Lake. Evening free to relax at the hotel, overnight at hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 06: Pokhara - Hike to Sarangkot
After breakfast, start the pleasant hike to Sarangkot with packed lunch. The popular hilltop offering the superb panoramic view of the Himalayas. It's a hike to places within the rim of the Pokhara valley and walks to the surrounding villages offer captivating glimpses of rural life. Return to Pokhara, overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch)
Day 07: Pokhra - Kathmandu (By air at 0900 hrs / arr at 1000 hrs) - Varanasi (By air at 1410 hrs / arr at 1510 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight
for Pokhra at 0900 hrs, assistance on arrival in Kathmandu at 1000 hrs,
time free till connecting flight at 1410 hrs for Varanasi, assistance on
arrival in Varanasi at 1510 hrs, 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 perched his First Sermon. Drive back to
Varanasi, evening
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. Later drive back to hotel for
overnight.
(Meals: Breakfast)
Day 08: Varanasi
Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River
Ganges again to see the morning rituals, devotees taking dip in the holy
water of Ganges & offering prayer to Sun God. After breakfast 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. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 09: Varanasi - Khajuraho (By air at 1330 hrs / arr at 1420 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight for Khajuraho at 1330 hrs, assistance on arrival in Khajuraho at 1420 hrs, transfer to hotel. After freshen up take a sight seeing tour of Khajuraho 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 Lakshman, 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. Evening free to relax, overnight in Khajuraho.
Day 10: Khajuraho - Orchha Temples - Jhansi (178 kms - 3 hrs) - Agra (By Train at 1745 hrs / arr at 2000 hrs)
After breakfast 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. Later checkout & drive to Jhansi, enroute visiting Orchha, take a sight seeing tour of Orchha: Orchha once the capital of the Bundelas, Orchha is now just a village set amidst a complex of well preserved temples and palaces. It was built by Bir Singh Deo in 1531. Take a sight seeing tour of Orchha visiting Jehangir Mahal - the largest of the palaces , the Raj Mahal with its murals and the Raj Praveen Mahal built near a garden, You would also visit Dinman Hardaul`s palace with its interesting story. The temples of Orchha are highly preserved. The two main temples are the Ram Raja Temple and the Chaturbhuj temple.
Later proceed to Jhansi, on arrival transfer to railway station to board the fully air-conditioned train to Agra at 1745 hrs, assistance on arrival in Agra Railway station, transfer to hotel. Evening free to relax, overnight in Agra. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 11: Agra
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Agra covering Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Agra Fort, Ittamuddaulahs Tomb & the Grand Taj Mahal where one should spend some quality time. Evening free to venture into the handicrafts market of Agra, overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 12: Agra - Jaipur (230 kms - 5 hrs)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur for 5 hours, enroute visiting Panch Mahal, Bulund Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti in the old Mughal Dynasty called Fatehpur Sikri. Later proceed to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Day free to relax, Later in the evening visit 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. (Meals: Breakfast & Cultural Dinner at Chokhi Dhani)
Day 13: Jaipur
After breakfast 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. Rest of the day free for shopping or individual activities, overnight in Jaipur. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 14: Jaipur - Delhi - Back home.
After breakfast day free for shopping & individual activities, checkout late in the afternoon & drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer to International airport to board the flight back home. (Meals: Breakfast)