India- Nepal Tour

India- Nepal Tour

India Nepal TourDuration: 16 Nights
Places to Visit: Delhi-Jaipur-Agra- Khajuraho-Varanasi- Lucknow-Kathmandu

India and Nepal tour offers guests the opportunity to experience the treasures of India and Nepal on a carefully designed itinerary. Visit the highlights of India, travel from Delhi, the bustling National Capital to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, and explore Bharatpur where you may have the chance to spot migratory water birds. Continue on to Jaipur, the imperial pink city. After that head to Nepal to visit the capital city Kathmandu where you can explore Nepal's highlights Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, the Kumari Chowk, Monkey Temple, Lalitpur City and more. 

 

Day 01: Delhi - Srinagar
Flight to Srinagar, transfer to Houseboat. Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal lake.

Day 02: Srinagar
Morning visit Shankaracharya Temple. Afternoon visit Mughal Gardens. will be at Manali.

Day 03: Srinagar
A day trip to visit Gulmarg

Day 04: Srinagar - Kargil
Drive to Kargil via Sonmarg

Day 05: Kargil - Uleytokpo
Drive to Uletokpo visiting Mulbekh, and Lamayuru Monastery and passing through Namika La (3718 m) & Faten La (4094 m).

Day 06: Uleytokpo - Leh
Morning visit Alchi Monastery. Afternoon drive to Leh visiting Phyang Monastery.

Day 07: Leh
Full day visit to ShankarDay 1 : Arrive Delhi

On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred to the hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi
In the first half of the day, enjoy a city tour covering India Gate, President’s house, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple. After lunch enjoy a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial followed by sound & light show at Red Fort. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into the hotel. Day free to enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort with joy ride on an Elephant – The Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, Afternoon city tour covering City Palace – occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory – An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli – The haveli which shows the rare beauty of Rajasthani architecture , Bazaar etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 : Jaipur – Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) – Jama Masjid, The Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Red Fort – a visit to the fort in ‘Agra’ is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb – The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design Elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight at the hotel.

 Day 6 : Agra – Khajuraho
Morning visit Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, followed by transfer to Airport to catch flight to Khajuraho, on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Eastern / Western group of Temples. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Today transfer to Airport to catch a flight to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi transfer to a hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion to Sarnath. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 : Varanasi
Varanasi’s principal attraction is the string of bathing ghats which line the western ghats of River Ganges, enjoy boat rides at dawn. After breakfast visit the Ghats, Tulsi Manas Temple, Alamgir Temple, Bharat Mata Temple . Later free to roam about. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 : Varanasi – Shivpatinagar
Morning drive to Shivpatinagar enroute visiting Kushinagar : a small town amidst a dense forest, famous as this was the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana (went for his heavenly abode). Arrive into the charming & colonial estate and check in into hotel. Afternoon visit Kapilvastu - the place where Buddha spent his childhood and youth. Spent the night at hotel after having Gala Dinner including bar-be-que, special music & dance.

Day 10 : Shivpatinagar - Chitwan
Morning free to relax, in the afternoon drive to Chitwan enroute visiting Lumbini - The birthplace of Buddha. Arrive and check in into the Nature Resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Chitwan National Park
Day free for Jungle activities such as Nature walk, bird watching, village visiting. Elephant back Safari, etc. In the evening enjoy Traditional Tharu Cultural Dance. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 : Chitwan – Pokhara
Morning drive to Pokhara. Arrive and check into the hotel. Afternoon stroll around the Lake side. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 : Pokhara
Early morning one hour boat ride at Phewa Lake and then visit the Temple situated in the middle of the lake. After breakfast take an excursion to Sarangkot. Drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 : Pokhara – Kathmandu
Today drive to Kathmandu. On arrival & check in into the hotel. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 : Kathmandu
Full day city tour of Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16 : Kathmandu
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu & Patan city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 17 : Kathmandu – Delhi Departure

Transfer to Airport to board your flight to Delhi where we will be holding the rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner later and depart for the International Airport to catch an international flight. Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Spituk and Stokh Palace.

Day 08: Leh
Visit Shey,Thiksey & Hemis Monasteries.

Day 09: Leh
Day at leisure.

Day 10: Leh - Delhi
Flight to Delhi

Day 11: Arrive Delhi
Transfer to Hotel. Day free for shopping.

Day 12: Delhi - Agra
A day return trip to Agra by Train / Car / Coach and on arrival back to Delhi transfer straight to Airport to board International flight for home