Key Information: Tour Duration: 14
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 25
people Destination(s):IndiaNepal Specialty Categories:Cultural JourneyArcheology/History Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 500 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 1000 US Dollar (USD)
Everyday life and culture in the rural areas, spiritualism with Hinduism, Buddhism and last but not the least tracking the Royal Bengal Tiger and the only place to locate Single Horn Rhino an elephants back. Two lunch venues have been carefully chosen which besides a tongue teasing cuisine also offer a chance to visit few pristine sights without consuming much of your time.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. Lotus TempleA warm welcome on arrival at airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi. Morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Rajghat. Later in the afternoon visit Qutub Minar, Chhatarpur Temple, Humayun's Tomb and The Bahai Temple. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur. Drive along the national highway 8 and arrive at Samode palace for an elaborate lunch served in a grand royal fashion. Continue drive to Jaipur and check in at your hotel. Evening explore the colourful bazaars witnessing the locals involved in their daily affairs. Overnight at the hotel
Day 4: Jaipur. A busy day of sightseeing includes Amber Fort, the City Palace, the Palace of Winds & Jantar Mantar. Also visit the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur - Agra. After an early breakfast proceed to Agra en-route visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Agra and check-in at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Agra. In the morning proceed for the city sightseeing and visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Sikandra. The evening gives you an option tovisit the legendary Taj once again at sun set. Overnight and stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Agra - Khajuraho. Travel by train to Jhansi. Assistance on arrival and drive to Orchha. Lunch at Orchha resorts on the banks ofriver Betwa. After lunch drive to Khajuraho. In the evening witness a special dance program at the Kandharia Auditorium. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Khajuraho -Varanasi. Khajuraho Temples, IndiaMorning tour of the temples of khajuraho. Return to hotel and check out to catch a flight to Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the evening visit the Ghats on the banks of the rive. Also enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges and participate in the evening Aarti ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Varanasi - Delhi. Very early in the morning before sun rise return to the River Ganges to witness the morning rituals and prayers ofthe devotees who begin their day with a dip in the river. Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out to visit one of the most important sites of Buddhism - Sarnath. Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to a restaurant near the airport where you could freshen up and have dinner before continuing on to the International airport for return flight home.
Optional extension to Nepal:
Day 9: Varanasi - Kathmandu. Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to either relax or take an optional tour into the city and enjoy souvenir shopping and bargain hunting in the local shops and stalls of Kathmandu . Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Kathmandu. Tour the city and visit the most important Buddhist and Hindu sites. The tour guide remains at your disposal to recommend you various options of fine dining and shopping. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel
Day 11: Kathmandu - Royal Chitwan. Track the Royal Bengal Tiger and Single Horn Rhinos. Then take a short flight to Bharatpur and continue drive to the interiors of the jungle where we find you a jungle retreat.
Day 12: Royal Chitwan. This day is at your will and the choice is upto you to either stay back and relax in your cottage or to proceed for a safari into the jungle.
Day 13: Chitwan - Kathamandu. Return to Kathmandu to catch up on your last minute shopping. Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese way. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Nepal - India. Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi where Day Rooms are booked at hotel close to the airport until your departure. Transfer to airport in time to board the return flight back home.
