Places to See : Delhi - Mandawa - Samode - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho -Varanasi- Kathmandu - Chitwan - Kathmandu - Delhi.
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days

Day 01 Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and welcome on arrival. Our Executive will assist you on transfer from airport to the hotel. Check in the hotel and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02 Delhi
Full day visit Old Delhi and New Delhi.

OLD DELHI : An ancient walled city. In Old Delhi, you may visit the ramparts of the Red Fort. The decision for constructing the fort was taken in 1639, when Shahjahan decided to shift his capital to New Delhi from Agra.: Raj Ghat on the bank of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi and the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city.

NEW DELHI : New Delhi is an international metropolis with excellent tourist spots, recreational facilities, and a history that goes back to antiquity First you will visit monuments from Delhi's past Humayun's Tomb- Designed by a Persian architect named Mirak and Qutub Minar- It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 metres Then we will proceed to visit the Lotus Temple- The Bahai Temple Built by the Baha'i community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design, Then we will visit Rashtrapati Bhavan - It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. This stretch called the Rajpath is where the Republic Day parade is held. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Delhi - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa ( an old castle in Rajasthan). Post Lunch session includes a small visit to Mandawa to appreciate the painted havelis on the ancient and the famous silk route. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 Mandawa - Samode - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed to Jaipur. Arrive by lunch at Samode a small beautiful palace - 42 Km away from Jaipur. Shortly after lunch make a tour of the village and proceed to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur in the afternoon. Evening relax in the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 05 Jaipur
Morning visit Amber fort with elephant ride.

AMBER FORT : 11 kms from Jaipur - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort-palace. Built in 1592 by Man Singh its walls depict painted scenes of hunting with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. In the foreground is the Maota Lake with breathtaking reflections of the magnificent Amber Fort-Palace.
Proceed to Visit –Nahargarh Fort - built by Jai Singh II in 1734, near Jaipur provides magnificent view down to the Man Sagar Lake. In the midst of this lake is a palatial duck blind, which was used for shooting parties by the erstwhile royal family..
Afternoon visit

JAIPUR CITY ( Pink City) : City Palace Museum - a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The place is now a museum except for one section where the erstwhile royal family still lives.. The Museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and procession, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) - an accurate Observatory built in 1726 AD : Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - most striking monuments in Jaipur as against the popular belief, it is not really a palace. It is a sandstone screen from behind which the ladies of the court could watch the proceedings on the road below without being seen.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 Jaipur - Agra
Leave Jaipur from Agra by surface enroute visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI
37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone called Fatehpur Sikri. The Mughal Emperor Akbar built this town. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city and within 20 years the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore. Enroute also visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary- One of the finest Bird Sanctuaries in Asia
After the visit continue your drive, on arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 Agra - The City Of Tajmahal
Full day visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Sikandra. AGRA CITY : is the medieval city of the famous 17th century master piece Taj Mahal,- Even as the world is caught in the skirmishes of War & peace, Nuclear and Non-Nuclear; Taj has stood as the epitome of love. It was built in the memory of the beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal of one of the greatest kings Shah Jehan of the Mughal Empire - Agra is not only famous for Taj Mahal but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort - Built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. SIKANDRA : Four kilometer from Agra is the mausoleum of Akbar. Construction of this beautiful monument was started by Akbar himself. This structure has a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian , Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 Agra - Gwalior
After breakfast drive to Gwalior covering a distance of 120 Kms / 03 Hrs. After refreshing up at the hotel explore the city renowned for several fascinating temples and palaces. Overnight at Gwalior.
Optional activities would organize for you in Gwalior
a) Sound and Light Show at the open-air amphitheatre outside the Mansingh Palace

Day 09 Gwalior - Orchha
Morning after breakfast drive to Orchha covering a distance of 120 Kms/ 03 Hrs. After refreshing up at the hotel explore the city renowned for several fascinating temples and palaces. Overnight at Orchha.

Day 10 Orchha - Khajuraho
Morning after breakfast leisurely drive to Khajuraho covering a distance of 178 Kms/ 04 Hrs. On arrival check-into the hotel.

Afternoon visit

KHAJURAHO CITY : Founded in the 9th and 10th century by the rulers of Chandela Dynasty, influenced by tantrism, in eroticism becomes a theme of philosophical interest and the aim is submlimation of sexual relationship in the sexual act or "Maithun", women being regarded as the incarnation of the divine energy or "Shakti". It is also possible that the Khajuraho were influenced by "Kama Sutra”. among the temples to visit are the Kandariya Mahadeo, the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple, it soars 31 mts. high.Chaunsat Yogini, the only granite temple and the earliest surviving shrine of the group (900 A.D.) it is dedicated to Kali. Chitragupta temple is the temple dedicated to the Sun God : Surya. Vishwanath temple, a three-headed image of Brahma is enshrined in this temple, and various other temples. The temples of Khajuraho are divided into three geographical groups viz, Western, Eastern, and Southern groups.

Optional activities Indian Horizons would organize for you in Khajuraho
 
a) Sound and Light Show

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 Khajuraho - Varanasi
Transfer to airport in time to connect for Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on holy river Ganges. Later visit Varansi City VARANASI CITY : The consists of visiting the city temples - the durga temple, better known as the Monkey temple on account of the large number of monkeys residing there and the temple of Vishwanath (or Vesheshwar "Lord of the Universe") are the most sacred spots in the city. Visit will also include Bharat Mata or Mother India Temple and the Benares Hindu University. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha Preached his first sermon. SARNATH : Sarnath, about 10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi, is the blessed locale where more than 2,500 years ago Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon, after attaining Nirvana. The beginning of the celebrated Mantra, 'Buddham Sharanam Gachhami', owes its origin to Sarnath. The three Jewels "I go for refuge to the Buddha, I go for refuge to the Wheel of Law, I go for refuge to the Sangha" first laid down here, have remained unchanged ever since. Hence rightly, every Buddhist Pilgrim after Bodhgaya, endeavors to be blessed with a visit to Sarnath in his life time.

Day 13 Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to the airport to take your flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the International Airport to connect your flight for onward destination

Extension Nepal Tours

Places to see : Varanasi – Kathmandu- Chitwan National Park- New Delhi
Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days

Day 01 Varanasi - Kathmandu Morning breakfast and pack up your luggage to fly fom Varanasi to range of Himalayas- Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in the hotel and evening is free for your own to explore the beautiful hill view.

Day 02 Kathmandu ( Time and weather permitting , a scenic flight over the Himalayas may be an option today; information will be available upon on arrival) Visit Durbar Square, the house of the living Goddess and the old royal palace. Afterwards tour Swayambhunath, the oldest Buddhist shrine in Nepal, before enjoying dinner and cultural performance this evening.

Day 03 Kathmandu - Tiger Tops - Chitwan National Park Morning Breakfast and leave the mountain - ringed, Kathmandu on a short flight to Nepal's Chitwan National Park .Here after setting into comfortable rooms at the famous Tiger Top Jungle Lodge, set out to explore the park.. Transport here is ideally suited to the rough terrain - Travel on elephant back, in search of the one horned rhino and other unique species. Evening enjoy an entertaining wildlife lecture, illustrated by slides, and excellent dinner at our lodge

Day 04 Chitwan National Park An early start in order to make the most of your second day in this fascinating wild life sanctuary. In addition to tiger Chitwans tall grass jungle best known for one horned Rhino. Chittal ( Spotted Deer)Wild boar, monkey and Leopard.

Day 05 Chitwan - Kathmandu Morning after breakfast back to Kathmandu . Afternoon visit Patan. PATAN : You drive through the Nepalese country-side and visit Patan, known as the 'City of Grace and Fine Arts' where you will witness interesting and beautiful places of art and architecture. Enroute you will also be able to visit a particularly interesting exhibit and salesroom at the Tibetan Refugee Craft Centre. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Kathmandu - Delhi
Transfer to Airport to board your flight to Delhi where we will be holding the rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner later departure transfer to International Airport to catch international flight.

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