Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi - Fascinating city with chaos translated into a unique energy where old and new merge.
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
You will be picked up from Delhi Airport with a signed board under your name, as per your arrival details. Taken to your hotel to be recovered.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
A minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace
Day 2: Delhi
Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jama Masjid, Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort, New Delhi 110002 India
One of the largest mosques in India
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate (originally the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi,[1] formerly called Kingsway. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in between 1914–1921 in the First World War.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Delhi) is a Hindu temple, and a spiritual-cultural campus in New Delhi, India. The complex displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holly river inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace
Day 3: Mandawa
Stop At: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
A genuine town where you could appreciate rural and traditional life in Rajasthan. An outdoor museum displaying unique architecture and mural paintings every step you take. Experience the Heritage Walk to witness the mansions built during the Silk Route, known as Havelis.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Shahi Palace
Semi Luxury: Mandawa Kothi
Luxury: Castle Mandawa
Day 4: Mandawa
Stop At: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
A town built in 18th. Century located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Expect an outdoor museum every step while experiencing the heritage walks around its Havelis (Traditional, exquisitely decorated mansions during Silk Route) . Enjoy and ease your spirit in our Mandawa Kothi property.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Shahi Palace
Semi Luxury: Mandawa Kothi
Luxury: Castle Mandawa
Day 5: Jaipur - Rajasthan Pink City and capital surrounded by monuments, palaces and magic.
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The Palace was the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Jaipur 302001 India
Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake,which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
"The Palace of Winds" or "The Palace of Breeze" is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jaigarh Fort, Cheel ka Teela, Jaipur 302013 India
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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• Dinner: Dinner with cooking class
Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Khandela Haveli
Semi Luxury: Shahpura House
Luxury: Samod Haveli
Day 6: Jaipur
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
The Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan, India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302004 India
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur and is one of many Birla mandirs. It was built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988 and is constructed solely of white marble.
It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu (Narayan),whose images appear inside, along with other Hindu gods and goddesses and selections from the Gita and Upanishads. Festivals such as Diwali and Janamashtami are celebrated at the temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galtaji Temple, Jaipur India
Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nahargarh Fort, Nahar Garh Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Royal Gaitor Tumbas, Krishna Nagar, Brahmpuri, Jaipur 302002 India
The Royal Gaitor is a wonderful palace set in a beautiful valley at the foot of a mountain. Its white marble exterior gives it a very majestic appearance.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Khandela Haveli
Semi Luxury: Shahpura House
Luxury: Samod Haveli
Day 7: Agra - Arriving to Agra means to experience the utmost romantic history of all times in front of your eyes.
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Arriving to Agra means to experience the utmost romantic history of all times in front of your eyes.
Closed on Friday, be aware. You could enjoy the sunset Taj Mahal view from the backside of River Yamuna. If time permits, you could visit the Red Fort on same day. If not, the day after sunrise, with Taj Mahal visit.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Parador
Semi Luxury: Radisson
Luxury: Mughal Sheraton
Day 8: Agra
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Bachcha Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dayal Bagh Temple, Agra India
"Garden of the Merciful", it is the headquarters of the Dayalbagh sect of the Radhasoami faith where the 8th revered leader (Sant Satguru) lives and presides over the satsang (holy service).
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Parador
Semi Luxury: Radisson
Luxury: Mughal Sheraton
Day 9: Varanasi - Hinduism Sanctuary where devotees await rebirth of their souls.
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
You will be picked up from Varanasi Airport with a signed board under your name, as per your arrival details.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
You have to start your day early morning before Sunrise to go to the Ganges Ghats and enjoy a morning boat ride pulling manually by man to see the morning life: people having a bath, praying and doing their rituals.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Rashmi Guest House
Semi Luxury: Meraden Grand
Luxury: Taj Gateway
Day 10: Varanasi - Holy River Ganges made of sacred waters where liberation of the soul is awaited.
Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges. The city has 88 ghats. Most of the ghats are bathing and puja ceremony ghats, while two ghats are used exclusively as cremation sites.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Visit the Buddhist city of Saarnath
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Rashmi Guest House
Semi Luxury: Meraden Grand
Luxury: Taj Gateway
Day 11: Lumbini - The birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama – better known as Lord Buddha
Stop At: Lumbini, Lumbini, Lumbini Zone, Western Region
Land of Holy Gautam Buddha. Visit the Sacred Garden with Maya Devi temple where Lord Buddha´s life is depicted.
See the Ashoka Pillar listed as World Heritage site and Shakya Tank temple. As well the remmnants of Monasteries and Chaityas built over centuries.
Excursion to Tilaurakot, the ancient capital of Kapilvastu, ancient Kingdom of Shakya Dynasty, Zone Monastery and Lumbini village.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Ananda Inn
Semi Luxury: Nansc Lumbini
Luxury: Buddha Maya
Day 12: Lumbini - Nepal
Stop At: Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini Nepal
Maya Devi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple situated at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, Nepal. It is the main temple at Lumbini, a site traditionally considered the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chinese Temple, Lumbini Sanskritik 32900 Nepal
Elegant Buddhist Monastery in Lumbini. The impressive structure is built in a pagoda-style of architecture and resembles the look of the famous forbidden city of China. As one enters, the perfectly manicured internal courtyard fills the heart with peace and joy.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: World Peace Pagoda, Rupandehi, Lumbini 32914 Nepal
A Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa; a monument to inspire peace, designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds, and to help unite them in their search for world peace.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Ananda Inn
Semi Luxury: Nansc Lumbini
Luxury: Buddha Maya
Day 13: Chitwan National Park
Stop At: Chitwan National Park, Chitwan National Park, Chitwan District, Narayani Zone, Central Region
Experience a fascinating wildlife reserve of elephants. Adventure yourself traversing streams on canoes and open jeep safaris in mud tracks going deep into this unique jungle.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Jungle World Resort
Semi Luxury: Machan Country Villa
Luxury: Meghauli Serai A Taj Safari
Day 14: Chitwan National Parl
Stop At: Chitwan National Park, Chitwan National Park, Chitwan District, Narayani Zone, Central Region
Experience a fascinating wildlife reserve of elephants. Adventure yourself traversing streams on canoes and open jeep safaris in mud tracks going deep into this unique jungle.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Jungle World Resort
Semi Luxury: Machan Country Villa
Luxury: Meghauli Serai A Taj Safari
Day 15: Pokhara - Spectacular scenery, adventure activities, accommodation and food choices galore.
Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
In the heart of Nepal this naturally gifted valley will mesmerize you. Drive and spot the glimpse of the Mt. Machapuchare among other peaks. Transfer to your hotel by boat ride and experience the peaceful Fewa and Barahi Lakes.
Witness a breathtakingly sunrise over the array of snow capped mountains. As well an spectacular sunrise on the way to Sarangkot.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Dahila Boutique House
Semi Luxury: Treck-O-Tel
Luxury: Fish Tail Lodge
Day 16: Pokhara Nepal
Stop At: Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Pokhara Nepal
Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to recharge and ease your spirit.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Matepani Gumba, Gumba Rd, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Splendid Buddhist Monastery on the top of the small forested hill above Matepani
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Begnas Lake, 11 Lekhnath, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake in Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolis of Kaski district of Nepal located in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Dahila Boutique House
Semi Luxury: Treck-O-Tel
Luxury: Fish Tail Lodge
Day 17: Kathmandu - From the historic, artistic and cultural Kathmandu Valley.
Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Explore Durbar Square (Court of Royalty), History and Art Scene. Live colourful bazaars and market squares of Thamel with its lively nightlife.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Affordable: Kathmandu Guest House
Semi Luxury: Shankar Hotel
Luxury: Shangri-La
Day 18: Kathmandu
Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Kathmandu Durbar Square in front of the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hanuman Dhoka, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Hanuman Dhoka is a complex of structures with the Royal Palace of the Malla kings and also of the Shah dynasty in the Durbar Square of central Kathmandu, Nepal. It is spread over five acres. The Hanuman Dhoka Palace gets its name from the stone image of Hanuman, the Hindu deity, that sits near the main entryway.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Affordable: Kathmandu Guest House
Semi Luxury: Shankar Hotel
Luxury: Shangri-La
Day 19: Nagarkot - Witness and breathe the beauty and majesty of Himalaya Mountains.
Stop At: Nagarkot, Nagarkot, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Witness and breathe the beauty and majesty of Himalaya Mountains, while driving to Nagarkot at the height of 2000 meters.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail, Panoramic Trail, Nagarkot 44600 Nepal
Well know for being top spot for enjoying Himalayan views from the comfort of your hotel balcony. Broadest incredible views of the Himalaya, with eight ranges visible: Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Everest and Numbur.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Peaceful Cottage & café du Mont
Semi Luxury: Fort Resort
Luxury: Mystic Mountain
Day 20: Delhi
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
You have the option to prepare for the next day departure and stay relaxed at your hotel. Or visit Delhi if you are very active and would like to explore some markets in the city
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace
Day 21: Delhi - Departure
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
Duration: 2 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.