Day 01 Arrive Delhi
 Upon arrival In Delhi airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon visit to the Lotus Temple
Evening welcome Dinner at local Restaurant
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Full day city tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan and the Parliament Street, RajGhat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03 Delhi – Jaipur (by surface)
After breakfast leave surface for Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon visit to the local Market in Jaipur
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 04 Jaipur
 Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (medieval Hindu)style Architecture.
Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of Winds – a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur - Agra (by Surface) via Bharatpur and Fatehpursikri
After breakfast leave by surface for Agra enroute visit to Bharatpur and Fatehpursikri. Upon arrival in Agra check in at your pre booked hotel
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06 Agra
 Very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise. This is a Breathtaking view- the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building’s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly Breathtaking.
(Every Friday Taj Mahal is Closed)
After viewing Taj Mahal we return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for the city tour of Agra visiting the Agra Fort and Itmad- Ud-Daulah and visit to the local Market.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07 Agra - Jhansi (By Shatabdi express Departure at 0800 Arrival at 1026 Hrs ) Jhansi - Orchha (by Surface)
Morning you are transferred to the Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express Departure at 0800 hrs for Jhansi. Upon arrival in Jhansi at 1026 Hrs you are met and transferred to Orchha. Orchha is on the banks of the River Betwa.
Afternoon tour of the former capital of the 16th century Bundela dynasty.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08 Orchha - Khajuraho (By Surface)
 Afternoon tour the spectacular ninth to thirteenth century temples of Khajuraho, built by Chandela kings, The temples are exquisitely carved with graceful statues and frieze Gods and Goddesses.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 09 Khajuraho - Varanasi (Banaras) (By Flight)
Today you are transferred to Khajuraho Airport to board flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel.
Afternoon visit (time permitting) to the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. Sarnath was made a center of Buddhist worship by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. We will visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka’s Pillar. In the Archaeological Museum we will see the beautifully carved capital from the pillar along with many other priceless Buddhist artifacts.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 10 Varanasi
 Varanasi formerly known as Benares, is the city where the Hindu followers came to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges . Early this morning get ready for a dawn boat ride on the River Ganges. The Ganges is the most sacred and venerated river in India. Besides the ritualistic aspect of Hinduism (thread ceremony, head shaving food to the departed souls etc.) also see the bathing. Laundry and the Cremations of the dead that take place here on the banks of the river. After the boat ride walk through the fascinating narrow twisting lanes of the city to watch the performance of various Hindu rituals by the pilgrims. After the boat trip on the Ganges we return back to the hotel. After breakfast we will proceed for a city tour Visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Vishweshwara Temple, Benares Hindu University.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11 Varanasi - Kathmandu (By Flight )
Today you are transferred to the airport to board flight for Katmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12 Kathmandu
 Morning tour of Kathmandu including Durbar Square and Swayambunath, said to be over 2,000 years old. Afternoon visit to the impressive Hindu temple at Pashupatinath and return to Kathmandu via Bodhnath, site of Nepal’s largest Stupa and a religious center for the country’s considerable Tibetan population.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13 Kathmandu - Nagarkot Via Dhulikhel & Patan
Patan is the oldest of the three cities of the ancient Kathmandu Valley. Originally founded in the 03rd Century, this medieval “ City of Beauty” features hundreds of temples and palaces. The art and architecture feature intricate carvings with an interesting mixture of Hindu and Buddhist influence. Visit the Tibetan refugee camp – actually a mini village, for a rare chance to observe the deft hands of these skilled artisans and craftsmen weaving carpets and engaging in other ancient, distinctly Tibetan handicrafts, Later enjoy a drive through the beautiful countryside to the primitive city of Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur – “City of Devotes.” Continue and visit to Dhulikhel and continue to Nagarkot.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14 Nagarkot
Weather permitting, early morning view of the sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast walk through the hills to Nagarkot. The trail passes through villages inhabited by the Newar and Bahun communities and offers a fascinating insight into the rural Nepalese way of life.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15 Nagarkot – Kathmandu (by Surface)
 Kathmandu – Delhi (by flight)
Morning leave by surface for Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport you are transferred to board Flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 16 Leave Delhi (Check out at 12 noon)
Today you are transferred to the Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II airport to board flight for onward journey.
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