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Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days 
Places to Visit: 
Delhi - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara - Kathmandu - Delhi

 
Qutab Minar New DelhiDay 01: Arrive - Delhi.
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and Assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Jaipur.
After Breakfast enjoy combined city tour of Old & New Delhi visiting Red fort, Jama Masjid, RajGhat, India Gate, President house , Qutub Minar etc.
Afternoon drive to Jaipur - called the Pink city because most of its buildings are of sandstone, was chosen by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II (1693-1743) for his capital. It still is the vibrant capital of the desert state of Rajasthan and a major
attraction for the first-time visitor. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight

Day 03 : Jaipur.
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit Amber fort (on Elephant back), Afternoon proceed to City Palace museum,Observatory and Palace of Winds ( Hawa Mahal) and local market. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Jaipur - Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri - Agra.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to drive to Agra. Enroute visiting Bharatpur & Fatehpur Sikri . Bharatpur is a famous Bird Sanctuary mainly known for the Migrated bird from Sieberia. Afternoon visit Fatehpur sikri- This fortified ghost city was the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Fatehpur sikri was thereafter quickly abondoned. On arrival check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Agra.
Morning visit Taj Mahal- truly is one of the wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal is a monument of love built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. For twenty two years 20,000 men labored Day and night to build this masterpiece which has held the world awe struck ever since. Afternoon visit Agra Fort . Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Agra- Khajuraho Via Orcha.
Breakfast at the Hotel after transfer to Railway station connect train to Jhansi st. On arrive Jhansi st. drive to Khajuraho enroute visit Orcha . On arrive Orcha proceed to visit Orcha Palace , Chatarbhuj Temple , Chhatriya . Afternoon drive to Khajuraho (130km / 4 hrs) On arrive transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Khajuraho.Kamasutra Sculpture in Khajuraho
Visit the world famous Khajuraho temples built by the Chan-dela kings between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. The erotic sculptures on the exterior of temples here have always been the cause of curiosity. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Khajuraho-Varanasi (By Air).
Morning flight to Varanasi and stay at Hotel. Arrive Varanasi - This ancient city finds mention in holy scriptures like the 'Vamana Purana', Buddhist scriptures and the epic Mahabharata. For centuries, Varanasi has been a centre of education, religion, art and culture. Upon arrival meeting and assistance followed by transfer to Hotel Afternoon visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Here he revealed the eight fold path, the Buddhist Doctrine. And also here, at some distance, are centres of Buddhist pilgrimage such as Patna, Gaya and Bodhgaya. Overnight stay at hotel .

Day 09: Varanasi.
Early morning boat excursion on the holy river ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremetion site. Watching people bathing and worship-ping at the ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of a visit to India. Later visit the Bharat Mata Temple, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an art gallery. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Varanasi-Kathmandu (By Air).
Morning free. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Kathmandu - Chitwan.
Morning drive to Chitwan - One of the most fascinating wildlife reserve of Nepal. On arrival check-in at Chitwan Jungle Lodge. The diverse wildlife of Chitwan includes over 50 species of mammals, 55 species of amphibians & reptiles and 525 species of birds. Elephant Safari is the best way to explore the Jungle. Overnight stay at Lodge..

Day 12: Chitwan.
Day free for Jungle activities. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 13: Chitwan - PokharaKathmandu Nepal.
Morning drive to Pokhara - An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley, Pokhara is indeed a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish tailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977 m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. Arrive and check-in at Hotel. Day free to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Drive to Kathmandu. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter, Mahadev and Parvati and other temples. Also visit Swayambunath, the 2500 years old site with 5 Dhyani Budhas enshrined at the base of the stupa. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Kathmandu.
Morning excursion to Bhadgaon another Newar city founded in the 9th century. Visit the ancient Gateway, Durbar square, the royal residential quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, Temple of Nyatapola and other temples. Afternoon free. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 16: Kathmandu-Delhi.
Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi & back to home.

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