Duration:18 Days / 17 Nights
Destinations Covered:Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Shivapati Nagar - Chitwan - Pokhra - Kathmandu - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive at the airport in Delhi. Our associate will escort you to the hotel. Check in upon arrival and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check into your hotel room. After refreshments, go on a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, take a detailed tour of Amber Fort. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur - Ranthambore
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ranthambore and check in at the jungle lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game safari into the national park. Return to the lodge for overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 5: Ranthambore
Enjoy an early morning jungle safaris (on jeep/canter/elephants). Return to the resort for breakfast and go on another gaming safari to the interiors of Ranthambore National Park. After the game safari, take a trip to the Sawai Madhopur. Here you can shop for handicrafts and curios typical to Rajasthan. Return to the lodge for overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 6: Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri -- Agra
After another early morning jungle safari, return to the lodge for breakfast and drive to Agra. En route, take a heritage walk through the splendid red sandstone ruins of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and take a tour of Agra Fort. Later in the evening, go out and enjoy shopping in the old markets of Agra. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Agra.
Day 7: Agra - Orchha
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. Later in the day, leave for Orchha - an isolated historic city in Madhya Pradesh that is famous for its ancient temples and palaces. On arrival in Orchha, check in at the hotel and proceed on a sightseeing tour. Visit Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, and Chaturbhuj, Ram Rajya and Lakshminarayan temples. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Orchha.
Day 8: Orchha - Khajuraho
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Khajuraho. Once there, check in at the hotel and go on a guided sightseeing tour of the temple complexes. The 1000 year old Chandela temples in the Western Group are the best preserved and come with beautiful gardens apt for walks. The Kendriya Mahadev Temple is a must see. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 9: Khajuraho - Varanasi
After an early morning temple tour, transfer to the airport for a flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check into your room. Go on a brief excursion to Sarnath and attend the evening aarti on the banks of Ganga. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 10: Varanasi
Go on an early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Return to hotel for breakfast and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit the temples such as Bharat Mata Temple and Benaras Hindu University. Attend the evening aarti and return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 11: Varanasi - Shivapati Nagar
Drive to Shivapati Nagar after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in this picturesque town set on the Indo-Nepal border, check into a hotel for rest and further drive to Kathmandu. Alternatively, you can also fly in from Varanasi and stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 12: Kathmandu - Chitwan
Arrive in Kathmandu in the morning and have breakfast. After refreshments, drive to Chitwan National Park. On arrival in the first National Park in Nepal and a world heritage site, check in at the wildlife resort and acclimatize. Relish the views and the fresh air on your overnight stay in Chitwan.
Day 13: Chitwan
Enjoy a morning and evening jungle safari on jeep / elephant to Chitwan National Park where you can spot tigers, wild elephants, deer, and rhinos. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Chitwan.
Day 14: Chitwan - Pokhra
Drive to Pokhra after breakfast. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Late afternoon, take a walking tour of the many heritage buildings and return to the hotel for overnight stay in Pokhra.
Day 15: Pokhra
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a tour of Pokhra that is nestled amidst towering Himalayan Range. Visit the lakes and enjoy the views. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Pokhra.
Day 16: Kathmandu
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kathmandu. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, check in, refresh and relax. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 17: Kathmandu
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit Royal Palace, Temple of the Living Goddess, Darbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath (World's largest Stupa), Lion Gate, Picture Gallery, Golden Gate, and Palace of 55 Windows and Patan. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 18: Kathmandu - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed on brief day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Connaught Place, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar. Later in the day, transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
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