Since time immemorial, the Indian subcontinent has captivated and intrigued the traveller with its rich mosaic of religions and cultures, Legends and Mysteries, People and Experiences. Our classical journey reveals the major influences that have shaped this remarkable region, visiting the massive Forts of its past invaders, the magnificent monuments of its ancient civilisations and the sacred sites of its major religions. Our journey takes us to dramatic and varied settings of kingdom of Nepal, the former princely state of Rajasthan, the holy city of Varanasi and the magnificent Taj.

Day 01 Arr. Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi. Morning half day city tour of Old and New Delhi - visit Qutab Minar , India Gate (war memorial), Lakshminarayan Temple-modern hindu temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort (closed every monday) and Chandni Chowk.

Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Delhi/Kathmandu. On time transfer to airport to connect flight for Kathmandu.

Dep: Delhi By: IC 813	At: 1140 hrs.
Arr: Kathmandu	At: 1330 hrs.

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Afternoon half day city tour visiting the Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter, Mahadev and Parvati Temple, Machhender Bahl-holy place for the Buddhists and Hindus, temple house of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living goddess. Walk around the local bazaars. Then visit Swayambhunath, the 2500 years old buddhist temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 Kathmandu. Full day excursion to Bhadgaon - a newar city of 9th Century. Visit the ancient gateway, durbar square, royal residential quarter of bhupatindra malla, temple of nyatapola in pagoda style and other temples. Later, visit Bodhnath, the 2500 years old buddhist stupa; a holy place for tibetian buddhists. Visit Pashupatinath temple with its erotic wooden carvings. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Kathmandu/Varanasi. On time transfer to airport to connect flight for varanasi.

Dep: Kathmandu By: IC 752	At: 1340 hrs.
Arr: Varanasi	At: 1420 hrs.

(Flight operates Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday)

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Varanasi. Early morning boat excursion on the holy river ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremation site. Watching people bathing and worshipping at the ghats is one of the most extra ordinary experiences of a visit to India.

Morning half day sightseeing tour of the city visiting the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb.

Afternoon free for independent activities.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 Varanasi/Khajuraho. Morning half day tour of Sarnath, the buried buddhist city where lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from 6th Century B.C. To 12th Century A.D. visit the ruins, the stupa, the buddhist temple and the museum.

Later on time transfer to airport to connect flight for khajuraho.

Dep: Varanasi By: 9w 333	At: 1220 hrs.
Arr: Khajuraho	At: 1300 hrs.

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Afternoon half day tour visiting the world famous Khajuraho temples built by the Chandela Kings between 950 ad and 1050 ad. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to goddess Kali, the Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple dedicated to Shiva, which is the largest and most typical of temples. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 Khajuraho/Jhansi/Agra. Morning leave by surface for Jhansi enroute visiting Orcha. Orcha’s grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time and a rich legacy to the ages. For on this medieval city the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and the temples built by it’s Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th Century retain much of their prestine perfection. Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries has a spectacular view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs.

Later on-time transfer to railway station to connect train to Agra.

Dep: Jhansi By: Shatabdi Exp	At: 1755 hrs.
Arr: Agra	At: 2010 hrs.

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 Agra/Jaipur. Morning half day city tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the halls of private and public audience and other palaces. (Taj Mahal is closed on every friday)

Later leave by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 & abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid , tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Jaipur. Morning half day excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the Fort is situated.

Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour visiting Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose-pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Jaipur/Delhi/Leave Delhi. Morning leave by surface for Delhi. On arrival transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.

End of our services. Check in check out time at all hotel is 12 noon.

This India Nepal Tour can be customised as per your need.