North
India Tours
North India & Nepal Tour
Duration :
13 Nights - 14 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho
- Varanasi - Kathmandu - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive
Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer
to the hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon. Overnight at the hotel
Day
02 : Delhi - Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old
Delhi New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial
Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner
of Taj Mehal, India Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers,
drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan
Temple and The Connaught Place.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
After
Breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. Evening free for leisure
activities.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning excursion
to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu
and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone
and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai
Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the
prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit
the complex.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra
visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful
city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh
Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of
a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for
a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the
saint erected in k1569.
Day 06 : Agra
Morning sightseeing
tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in
white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen
Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing
structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples
of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it
was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.
Day 07 : Agra
- Khajuraho flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Khajuraho On
arrival, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free.
Day 08 : Khajuraho
Full day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. Khajuraho, once the great capital
of Chandela, now a quiet town, Khajuraho temples here were built during the Chandela
period from 950 to 1050 AD. Almost intriguing as the sheet beauty and the size
of the temples is the question of why and how they were built here as Khajuraho
is isolated, 1000 years ago as it is even today. The temples are superb examples
of Indo-Aryan architecture and depict images of gods and goddesses, warriors and
musicians, real and mythological animals and in great detail - women and sex.
Day 09 : Khajuraho - Varanasi Flight
Transfer to the airport
for flight to Varanasi On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing
tour. Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, believed to be founded
3000 years ago, is one of the 7 holiest cities of Hindus. It was a flourishing
trading centre 500 BC when the Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his first sermon.
A city of great wealth and religious importance when the Chinese traveller, Hiuen
Tsang, visited it in the 7th century. Visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple, the
abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir
and Banaras Hindu University.
Day 10 : Varanasi
Early morning
boat cruise on river Ganges. Thousands of pilgrims throng the water's edge, bathing,
worshipping, meditating. On stone platforms under palm leaf umbrellas, the Pandas-Brahmin
priests preside over rites and rituals. The boat trip will cover various ghats
including the cremation sites. Because every pious Hindu believes that to die
in Kashi (Varanasi)and to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges is to attain
release from the cycle of birth and death. Afternoon visit Sarnath Sarnath, 7
km from the city where Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago.
Day 11 : Varanasi - Kathmandu flight
Transfer to the airport
for flight to Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest
of the day free.
Day 12 : Kathmandu
Morning city sightseeing
tour to visit Machhendra Nath Temple, a two tiered bronze roof pagoda, Hanuman
Dhoka - the historic seat of Royalty, Durbar Square which houses Teleju temple
built in 1549 AD, figure of Kal Bhairav - God of Destruction, statue of King Pratap
Malla, Temple House of Kumari - the residence of living Goddess.
Day
13 : Kathmandu
Morning visit Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur) means the city of devotees,
situated at an altitude of 4600 ft., 13 kms east of Kathmandu. Durbar Square -
the main Square of the city contains the Lion Gate with the lovely stone figures
of Hanuman. Boudhnath - the colossal Stupa, one of the biggest in the world, has
the all seeing eyes of the Buddha. The shrine is ringed by houses of Goddess Mani
Jogni. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels and is situated
8 kms east of Kathmandu . Pashupatinath Temple - situated 5 kms east of Kathmandu
on the bank of sacred Bagmati river, the temple of Lord Shiva with two tiered
golden roof and silver doors is famous for its super architecture. It is a centre
of annual pilgrimage on the day of Maha Shivaratri.
Day 14 : Kathmandu
- Delhi flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi Assistance
on arrival and connect flight for onward destination.
