Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Delhi - You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would meet & assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check in and overnight stay.

Day 2

Delhi - Breakfast at the Coffee shop. Rest of the morning at leisure. You will be taken on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a morning sightseeing trip to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes visits to India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutab Minar. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

Delhi / Jaipur ( 260 km / 6 hrs. ) -
Post breakfast departure for Jaipur, the Pink City, built in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh-II. Upon arrival we assist you to check in at our hotel. Leisurely evening followed by overnight stay.

Day 4

Jaipur - Early morning 11 km drive to Amber, the capital of the gallant Rajputs from 1037 to 1728 AD. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back and visit the Palace. Later visit the City Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of Winds. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5

Jaipur / Agra ( 260 km / 6 hrs.) -
Day begins with an early breakfast. We drive down to Agra. En route we visit Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece in sandstone with the stunning elegance of its palaces and courts. Upon arrival we help you check in at our hotel. Leisurely evening followed by overnight stay.

Day 6

Agra, the erstwhile capital of India under the great Mughals and home to Taj Mahal, has always fascinated the Indians as well as foreigners alike. Most of Agra is on the west bank of river Yamuna, with the Agra Fort and the Taj at its nucleus. Taj Mahal is quite simply one of mankind's most remarkable creations. Wake up early morning to enjoy the sight of the rising sun over the dome of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Later visit Agra Fort. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 7

Agra / Jhansi / (by train) / Orchha / Khajuraho (160 km / 4 hrs) -
Post breakfast departure for railway station to board train for Jhansi. Upon arrival our representative will meet & assist you at the Jhansi Railway Station. Later on we leave for Khajuraho via Orchha. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8

Khajuraho / Varanasi (by air) -
Early morning sightseeing trip, covering temples built between 950 and 1050 AD by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built. In fact, the Matangeshwara temple is still in worship today, continuing an unbroken 1000 year tradition. On time transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. We meet and assist you on arrival at Varanasi airport and help you check in at our hotel. Next we leave for Sarnath at a distance of 12 Kms from Varanasi, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after Enlightenment. Overnight stay.

Day 9

Varanasi / Kathmandu (by air) -
Early morning boat ride at the river Ganges. We rise before dawn and step gingerly onto a rickety old boat as the wizened boatman coasts off. You wait, still, for the daily miracle to unfold. Just then, as if having waited for the audience to settle reverently in their assigned places, the Sun God appears triumphantly over the horizon. The sound of conches and temple bells rent the delicate pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed murmuring of ancient Sanskrit Shlokas, now rises, in one voice, to a crescendo of unparalleled piety and joy. We return to our hotel for breakfast. Later on we board flight for Kathmandu, Capital of Nepal, situated on the southern slopes of the mighty Himalayas. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10

Kathmandu - Post breakfast full day sightseeing covering Pashupatinath Temple, the most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the most important sites in the world for Shiva worshippers, followed by Boudhnath Stupa, the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters tall and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Followed by Bhaktapur, the city of devotees situated at an altitude of 1401m, reminds one of a conch shell. Visit to Patan City known as Lalitpur, the city of fine arts and beauty. Next comes Swambhunath stupa, which watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of Kathmandu valley out of a primordial lake. Kathmandu is also famous for its night life, scattered with many luxury casinos. Overnight stay.

Day 11

Kathmandu / Pokhara ( 230 km / 5 ½ Hrs. )-
Morning drive to Pokhara, known as the valley city of Nepal, located 200 kms from Kathmandu. It's a blend of rich farmlands, forested hills and half a dozen lakes (famous Phewa Tal Lake). On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel followed by a leisurely evening and overnight stay.

Day 12

Pokhara - Post breakfast half day sightseeing of Pokhara valley, the 124 square km spectacle at an average altitude of 900m. It's cut by the Seti Gandaki river, one of the seven Gandaki Rivers that bisects the central hills. The excellent soils make the valley a verdant nursery with the widest assortment of flowers. From here one can view Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhare peaks. For everyone, Pokhara is a wonderful relaxing place. We stay here overnight.

Day 13

Pokhara / Chitwan ( 230 km / 6 Hrs.) -
Morning drive to Royal Chitwan National Park, one of Nepal's largest forest regions with a wide range of wildlife. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14

Chitwan / Nagarkot ( 265 km / 6 hrs.) -
Early morning jungle safari to catch a glimpse of the one horned Rhinoceros, several species of Deer, Sloth Bear, Leopards, Wild Boar, Fresh Water Dolphins, Crocodiles and about 350 species of birds, and not to forget, the exclusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Next on we drive down to Nagarkot, a popular hill station situated east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2175 m. above sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. The best point for sunrise view. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15

Nagarkot / Kathmandu ( 35 km / 1 hrs.) -
Early morning visit to Sunrise Point. Post breakfast we drive down to Kathmandu.

Extra Information

Extras -

This 15 - Day - programme of North India and Nepal would introduce to the best in both the regions and prepare you for a longer and more detailed exploration of the region.