Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive today India's capital city of Delhi. You
are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome by
the Our representative and escorted
to the hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 2 : In Delhi
After a leisurely morning, start your afternoon
tour of New Delhi - drive along Rajpath to view
Parliament House, the President's House, India
Gate. Visit the Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and
Birla. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi Sightseeing
This morning tour Old Delhi. Among your stops
are the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and
the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. Afternoon is
at leisure. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 4 : Delhi - Kathmandu
This morning fly to Kathmandu, the capital of
Nepal. This afternoon, visit Durbar Square,
Temple of the Living Goddess and Swayambhunath.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 5 : In Kathmandu
Your morning tour includes the charming town of
Bhaktapur, Pashupathinath and Bodhnath, followed
later in the afternoon by Patan and the Tibetan
handicrafts center. This evening, enjoy a
presentation of Nepalese folk dances. Overnight
at Kathmandu.
Day 6 : Kathmandu - Varanasi
Today fly to Varanasi (Benares), India's holiest
city, located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon
arrival you are met and transferred to hotel. In
the afternoon visit the stupas, ruins and museum
at Sarnath, scene of Buddha's first sermon.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 7 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Early morning enjoy the sunrise on the Ganges
River with a boat ride followed by a walking
tour of the old city. Later fly to Khajuraho,
capital of the 9th to 13th-century Chandela
Dynasty. Upon arrival, you are met and
transferred to hotel. Visit the Western group of
temples, containing the largest and loveliest
temples, including Kandariya Mahadev,
representing Chandela art at its best. Overnight
at Khajuraho.
Day 8 : Khajuraho - Agra
This morning visit the principal Eastern group
of temples, modest and less ornate than the
Western Group. These temples reflect the
simplicity inherent in Jainism. Later, drive to
Jhansi to board the train to Agra, en route
visiting Orcha, a medieval city frozen in time
and space, existing to this day, as it must have
in the 17th century. Upon arrival you are met
and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at Agra
.
Day 9 : Agra - Jaipur
Early morning visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal
for a sunrise viewing. After breakfast visit the
Agra Fort followed by your drive to Jaipur, en
route visiting the abandoned city of Fatehpur
Sikri. Upon arrival, check in at the Hotel.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 10 : In Jaipur
Morning visit the mountain fortress-palace of
Amber, riding royally atop of daintily painted
and decorated elephants. Later, enjoy a tour of
Jaipur City, visiting Hawa Mahal or the "Palace
of Winds," City Palace and the ancient
observatory. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 11 : Jaipur - Udaipur
This morning fly to Udaipur. Upon arrival, you
are met and transferred to hotel In the
afternoon tour this famous "City of Lakes,"
known as one of the most picturesque and
romantic cities of India and maybe the world.
Visit City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden
of Maids and the folklore museum where you can
see a presentation of the string puppets typical
to this area. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 12 : In Udaipur
Today's excursion brings you to the beautifully
sculpted 15th century Jain temples of Ranakpur.
The intricately carved white marble is so well
preserved. The temple dedicated to the Sun God
is famed for its erotic sculpture. Stop for
lunch at Maharani Bagh, a mango grove and
private gardens of the Maharana of Jodhpur.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 13 : Udaipur - Mumbai(Bombay)
Fly to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India's most
cosmopolitan city. Your tour of Mumbai includes
the British-built arch "Gateway of India,"
Mumbai's landmark; the Hanging Gardens and the
residential area of Malabar Hill, where Mumbai's
rich and famous live; the Prince of Wales
Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi
Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. A room will be
provided for rest and relaxation at the hotel.
Late evening transfer to international airport
for flight back home.
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Rajasthan
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