Upon arrival at Delhi airport welcome and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi. Arrival in Delhi and reception by the correspondent on the spot. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Before you leave for Mandawa, (a charming village in the Shekhawati region) visit Qutub Minar, India Gate and Parliament in Delhi. On the way, possibility of visiting the temple of Rani Sati (if permitted), before reaching Shekhawati. Lunch and dinner free. Night stay in Shekhawati.
The Shekhawati region is crisscrossed with roads leading to little visited villages and havelis (traditional houses richly decorated with paint frescoes. Some havelis are open to the public with their original paintings or turned into boutique hotels.
After afternoon, drive to Jaipur. Free lunch and dinner. Check in to hotel and overnight stay.
Jaipur or otherwise called the Pink City, this city is also the capital of Rajasthan. Early in the morning you start your day with the visit of Amber Fort, climb the fort by either elephant riding or jeep (depending on the availability of elephants). After visiting the fort, visit the astronomical observatory created by Jai Singh II in the 17th century, a great enthusiast of astrology. After these visits, you are free to walk in the narrow streets of Jaipur to enjoy traditional shopping.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
After breakfast, morning drive to Agra.
En route visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri, a real masterpiece built in red sandstone.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight in Agra.
NOTE- TAJ MAHAL (Closed Friday)
The Taj Mahal, an extraordinary mausoleum, built in white marble and semi precious stones. Emperor Shah Jahan had built the Taj Mahal more than 350 years ago in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in order to immortalize his love for her. The word Taj Mahal means “Palace of the Crown”. For its construction 20,000 people had worked on the site day and night. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Since its construction The Taj Mahal is considered a jewel of Mughal architecture. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The Red Agra Fort
The Red Fort of Agra is a powerful fortress built in 1565 by Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) on the right bank of the Yamuna. The Red Fort of Agra is considered one of the largest Forts of India. Since 1983, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture is Hindu style, the Mughal style was added later in the reign of Shah Jahan. Emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in the Agra fort, from where he could see the Taj Mahal before leaving this world. After visiting these two historic monuments, have lunch in the city center. In the afternoon, visit a marble workshop. In evening, return to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel
To get a feel of the local life, take the Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. Reach Jhansi and enroute to Orchha and explore fascinating temples and sumptuous buildings.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight stay in Orchha.
After breakfast, leave by road to Khajuraho.
Explore exuberant forest, unique place of harmonious temples adorned with erotic sculptures.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight in Khajuraho.
Morning flight Khajuraho / Varanasi.
Upon arrival, visit Sarnath, place where Buddha had delivered his first sermon and founded the first community of monks.
Visit the museum with its important collection of art.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Early in the morning, wake up to ritual baths, boat trip on the Ganges along the legendary Ghats, (this place is important because here are the most intimate rites of life and death). The Sadhus come to purify themselves in the waters of the sacred river. Visit this spiritual capital.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Leave for Delhi from Varanasi either by rail or air depending on your choice. If you have some free time until your flight arrives, explore Delhi and local market. If u wish, you can extend one more day in Delhi as per your choice.
Lunch and Dinner free.
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Morning flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel before your lunch (free). Visit Kathmandu including Durbar Square and its crafts (Singing Bowl). At the end of the day, visit Bodnath the largest STUPA in the world. Free dinner. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, departure to 09: 30 for a morning devoted to visiting the sacred temples of Pashupatinath.
The afternoon is reserved for Bhaktapur, known through films (Little Budha). Back to Kathmandu (for your last purchases, on Thamel, if you wish)
Morning flight to Delhi then your destination.
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