India Nepal Tours

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival by our Tour Guide at International Delhi airport, transfer to hotel, relax & overnight in Delhi. (Meals: 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 0700 hrs / arr Delhi at 0940 / Delhi – Kathmandu by air 1200 hrs / arr at 1330 hrs)
Early morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Kathmandu via Delhi at 0700 hrs, arrive Delhi at 0940 hrs, on your arrival in Delhi airport, transfer to International airport which is provided by Airport Authority of India complimentary in there coach & take a connecting flight to Kathmandu at 1200 hrs, assistance on arrival in Kathmandu at 1330 hrs, transfer to hotel. Day free to relax, evening take a walk in the markets of Thamel, relax and overnight in Kathmandu. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 04: Kathmandu
After breakfast enjoy one hour mountain flight to see the Kanchenjunga – Mount Everest & Other Peaks from close proximity. All passengers on mountain flight will have confirmed Window seats. After the mountain flight take a sight seeing tour of Kathmandu 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 relax, and 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. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 05: Kathmandu – Rafting – Chitwan
After early breakfast checkout & drive for 2 hrs to the raft put point. Enjoy White water rafting in Trishuli river- over crashing waves and swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. Lunch will be served on concluding the river rafting. After lunch drive to Chitwan National park for exclusive jungle safari. Upon arrival meet by the naturalist and transfer to the jungle resort. The manager will brief the guests about the activities. Early evening the guests will be taken for a jungle safari on elephant back so that they can penetrate deep into the jungle for viewing and photographing wildlife or a jungle walk is organized to experience the abundant bird life and the flora & fauna for the park. If you are lucky, you may see the elusive Royal Bengal tiger both on nature walk as well as on elephant safari. A hearty meal of continental or Nepalese cuisine will be served in the evening around the campfire. Overnight in Chitwan. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Day 06: Chitwan Jungle Safari
Early morning guests will be mounted on Elephant back and taken for a Jungle for a 2-3 hours penetrating through dense grassland to view wildlife. This grass commonly known as Elephant grass is dense and grows to a height of 18-20 ft. It is the favorite habitat of the rhinoceros, elephants and other mammals. After breakfast, the guests are taken to our elephant stables where the senior naturalists will give a talk about the habitats of the elephant. Here one may witness the rare scene of the elephant at bath. Afternoon free to relax. Evening dinner served around the camp fire followed by Tharu stick dance. Overnight in Chitwan. (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Day 07: Chitwan – Pokhra (200 kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Pokhra, on arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure, evening walk near the Phewa Lake & the Markets, overnight in Pokhra.
Day 08: Pokhra
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Pokhra visit Davis Falls, Bindebasini Temple, Mahindra Caves, Seti George and Phewa Lake. Afternoon take a short Trekking Bird Watching Tour. Evening free to relax, overnight in Pokhra.
Day 09: Pokhra – Kathmandu (BY Air at 0900 hrs / arr at 1000 hrs) – Varanasi (By air at 1400 hrs / arr at 1450 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight for Kathmandu at 0900 hrs, assistance on arrival in Kathmandu at 1000 hrs, take a connecting flight to Varanasi at 1410 hrs, assistance on arrival in Varanasi at 1450 hrs, transfer to hotel. 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.
Day 10: Varanasi
Early morning take a boat ride to see people bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. The two cremation Ghats are Manikarnika & Harishchandra where funeral pyre burns day and night. Later sightseeing tour of the city visiting the Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb built on the site of an ancient Hindu temple. Afternoon take an excursion tour to Sarnath, located at 10 Kms from Varanasi where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to the five holy men; visit at Dharmarajika Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa – the place where Buddha preached first sermon, the Archaeological museum, and the Ashok Pillar with 4 lions, built in 3rd Centaury BC., symbolize both Ashoka’s imperial rule and the kingship of the Buddha. Return back to Varanasi, visit most famous temple is the Kashi Vishvanath, though off-limits to non-Hindus, can be seen from the top floor of the old house opposite it, strolling in narrow lanes of the colourful bazaar of ancient city.
Day 11: Varanasi – Khajuraho (By air at 1220 hrs / arr at 1255 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight for Khajuraho at 1220 hrs, assistance on arrival in Khajuraho at 1255 hrs, transfer to hotel. After freshen take a sight seeing tour of Khajuraho visit the Eastern group of Temples and visit the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Later in the day visit the fascinating western group of temples. Visit the Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu’s consort Laxman, 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 12: Khajuraho – Orchha (178 kms – 4 hrs) – Jhansi – Agra (By train 1730 hrs / arr at 2000 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Jhansi enroute visiting Orchha, visit 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 with its lofty spires and the Chaturbhuj temple. Later transfer to Jhansi railway station to board the fully air-conditioned train for Agra at 1730 hrs, assistance on arrival in Agra at 2000 hrs, transfer to hotel, evening free to relax, overnight in Agra.
Day 13: Agra
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Agra visit the world famous Taj Mahal, whose eternal beauty will astonish and mesmerize the visitors. The Taj Mahal was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631. Thereafter visit the Visit the beautiful mausoleum of the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula, the first monument in India to feature Persian mosaic style inlay work or “Pietra Dura” Greatly resembling the Taj in its use of inlay on white marble, and is known as the “mini-Taj”. Also visit Agra Fort with many chambers & lawns. Evening free to relax, overnight in Agra.
Day 14: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (230 kms – 5 hours)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting the Mughal Dynasty of Fatehpur & Sikri, visit Panch Mahal, Bulund Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti. Later proceed to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening visit Galtaji Mata Temple also known as valleys of Monkeys, drive pass through Rani Sati Gardens and visit the white marble temple of the Birlas, at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani an ethnic village resort to enjoy traditional Rajasthani cuisine with live folk dance & music, overnight in Jaipur.
Day 15: Jaipur
Morning take an excursion tour to Amber Fort where one can enjoy Elephant ride to ascend the Fort. Later take a sight take a sight seeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace Complex, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. Rest of the day is kept free to explore the Carpet, Gems & Jewellery markets of Jaipur. Or else you can visit Sanganer to see the block printing factories or you can also visit the lesser known forts of Jaipur, The Nahargarh Fort & the Jaigarh Fort. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 16: Jaipur – Delhi (259 kms – 5 hrs) – Back Home
After breakfast checkout leisurely & drive to Delhi, on arrival time free for shopping or individual activities, later in time transfer to international airport to board the flight back home.