Best of Nepal with Classical North India Tours

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (14 Nights / 15 Days)
Destinations Covered: Kathmandu – Chitwan – Kathmandu - Delhi –Jaipur –Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho – Allahabad – Varanasi – Delhi

• DAY
  1

  Arrive Kathmandu – Transfer to Hotel

  

  Scheduled arrive Kathmandu Airport, meet our representative who will warmly welcome and assist you to transfer to hotel. Post fresh up explore Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  2

  Kathmandu – Sightseeing

  

  This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith.The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. This temple complex is on UNESCO World Heritage Sites's list Since 1979. This "extensive Hindu temple precinct" is a "sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river".
  
  We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. After completion of these two spots, you will be taken take you for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: It’s an architectural center point with a far greater con centration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop.
  
  You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps. ( The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 06 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel )
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  3

  Kathmandu – Chitwan (165Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast at hotel drive to Chitwan (165 km, 5 hrs.) observing the scenic views on the national highway along the Trishuli River. Enroute visit Manakamana Temple by cable car (at own cost) if interested. Upon arrival in Chitwan check into hotel. Take lunch in the same resort/ hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Evening enjoy the cultural performance by ethnic Tharu people.
  
  Overnight stay in Chitwan.

• DAY
  4

  Chitwan – Safari + Canoe Ride

  

  Early morning enjoyJungle Safari at Chitwan National Park including National Park fee and entrance fee. After lunch, Dugout Canoe Ride along with Dungre/ Rapti River to see 2 types of rare species of crocodile; the marsh mugger and the fish eating Gharial. Late afternoon village walk will be organized by nearby Tharu village.
  
  Overnight stay in Chitwan

• DAY
  5

  Chitwan – Kathmandu (165Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast at hotel drive back to Kathmandu (4-5 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to designated hotel and check-in.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  6

  Kathmandu – Delhi / By Flight) – drive to Jaipur (250Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  

  This morning scheduled transfer to Kathmandu Airport to board the flight for Delhi. On reaching meet our representative and drive to Jaipur. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  7

  In Jaipur – Sightseeing

  

  After breakfast at the hotel we will take you for excursion of Amber fort to see the fabulous Amber Fort. En-route to Amber you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.
  
  Afternoon visiting the City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area as it occupies one seventh of the city. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has also been included in the world heritage lists. You will also have the opportunity to wander in the local markets where you can shop for souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, skilful art craft of the region etc.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  8

  Jaipur – Agra (245Kms, 5Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Agra. On your way you will visit the UNESCO world heritage site – Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted red sandstone city was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. Popular highlights of this region are BulandDarwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Am, Panch Mahal etc.
  
  Continue your drive for Agra. Following 30 – 45 Minutes drive you will reach the hotel. Post fresh up proceed for half day City tour including Taj Mahal(closed on Friday) built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz followed by visit of Agra Fort.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  9

  Agra – Jhansi ( By Train) – drive to Khajuraho (170Kms)

  

  This morning scheduled transfer to Agra Cantt. Rly station to board the train for Jhansi. On reaching our representative will pick you up and depart for Khajuraho. Enroute visit Orchha Palace & Jahangir Mahal. Post sightseeing continue the drive for Khajuraho. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Post fresh up explore the Eastern / Western group of temples which includes Laxmi & Vraha Temples,Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdamba temples etc. Evening enjoy the Sound & Light Show in the temple premises. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  10

  Khajuraho - Allahabad (350Kms, 6/07Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast at hotel depart for Allahabad. In the afternoon check into hotel. Post fresh up visit the Triveni Sangam; confluence of the three Rivers – the Ganges, Yamuna and invisible River Saraswati. Take the holy dip in the river which is supposed to flush away all sins of the devotees and make the way to heaven. Later visit Alfred Park, Allahabad Fort drive past Allahabad Court & University Khusro Bagh and Kumbha Venue etc. Rest of time free at leisure / own activities.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  11

  Allahabad – Sightseeing/ Varanasi (130Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  This morning take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam. Post prayers back to hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast check out and depart for Varanasi. Rest of time free at leisure. In the evening visit the Ghat of the River Ganges to view the world famous Ganges Aarti. Back to Hotel.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  12

  Varanasi: Boat ride with sunrise + City Tours

  

  Early morning visit the banks of the River Ganges to take boat ride with sunrise. Back to hotel for breakfast. After fresh up proceed for city tour of Varanasi including Vishawanath Nath Temple, kaal Bhairav temple, Tulsi Manas temple, Durga temple, Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Temple etc.
  
  In the afternoon visit Sarnath where lord Buddha given his first sermon after getting enlightened at Bodhgaya. Visit DhamekhStupa, ruins of Deer Park, Mahabodhi Mahavihar & Sarnath Museum etc. Rest of time free for shopping.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  13

  Varanasi – Delhi ( By Flight)

  

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for Delhi. On reaching transfer to hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stray in Hotel.

• DAY
  14

  Delhi – Full day City Tours

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and proceed for full day guided city tour of Old Delhi, capital city of India and is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Jama Masjid, located at very busy central street of old Delhi is the largest mosque in India followed by drive past Red Fort (Closed on Monday), Purana Qila, Raj Ghat Memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated followed by Humayun Tomb was the first Persian architecture building with surrounding gardens to come up during the Mughal era and marked the beginning of building large exquisite tombs for the erstwhile emperors. This gave birth to Indo-Islamic architecture which is dominant in the architecture of the Mughal era. Back to hotel to take rest.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  15

  Delhi – Airport Departure

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and spend your time at leisure until we assist you to transfer to Delhi Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  
  Tour Ends with happy memories.