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Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Orcha - Khajuraho - Allahabad - Varanasi - Kathmandu

Day 01 :Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi . Upon arrival met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.

New Delhi
New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you'll see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, the Raj Ghat (cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi), India Gate (a majestic 42 mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutab Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best) and the Birla Mandir (a large Hindu Temple built in 1938).

Day 02 :
Morning enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Afternoon depart by surface to Jaipur. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Old Delhi
Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan - the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve centre), the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering voices.

Day 03 :
Morning enjoy a guided excursion to the Amber Fort which is ascended on elephant's back. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city to include City Palace. Overnight at the hotel.

Amber Fort
Amber, built by Man Singh, embodies the Rajput belief that the fort symbolises the strength of the King. Its commanding view, sheer walls and rock face, and the curved route that leads to the palaces within, all point to concern with security and defence. The fort is mirrored in Maota Lake, which stands adjacent to the Dilaram Garden. The private apartments begun by Man Singh in the17th century combine Hindu and Mughal styles and the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), its walls covered with tiny mirrors, becomes a dazzling fantasy with the light of a single match. Visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory, glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and the Kali Temple. Jaipur - city sightseeing Jaipur is blessed with a wealth of wonders. Here you will see the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its incredible facade of balconies and pierced screens, the Jantar Mantar (the Observatory), and the Maharaja's City Palace. Jaipur is a city of pink, and you will be enchanted by the light playing upon the buildings, creating shadows and highlighting every nuance of the architecture.

Day 04 :
Morning depart by surface to Agra enroute visiting the deserted city of Fatehnpur Sikri which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after fifteen years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, the Tomb of Salim Chishti, the Panch Mahal & the other palaces. Upon arrival check into your hotel . Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal. Overnight at the hotel.

Agra
The Taj Mahal truly is one of the wonders of the world, and you will see it at its best - at sunset - just when the light, playing on the marble of the tomb and the reflections in the stillness of the waters, presents this incredible building in all its beauty, majesty and splendour. The Taj Mahal is a monument of love built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. For twenty-two years 20,000 men laboured day and night to build this masterpiece, which has held the world awe struck ever since.

Day 05 :
Morning met and transferred to the Railway Terminal in time to connect your train Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 :
Morning enjoy a guided tour of the city. Rest of he day is at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel. Khajuraho A thousand years ago, this was the seat of the Chandela Kings who built 85 temples, of which 22 remain in eloquent testimony to the glory of the reign. The famous Chandela Dynasty Temples built between 950 and 1050 AD immortalised in stone is a wealth of sensuous and erotic sculptures, an exquisite depiction of human life and emotions, equating passion with spiritual union. The sculptures considered most perfect figures achieved in stone, depicts Gods and Goddesses and amorous couples.

Day 07 :
Morning depart by surface to Allahabad. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Afternoon enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city to include Nehru's House. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 :
Morning depart by surface to Varanasi . Upon arrival check into your hotel. Afternoon enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Overnight at the hotel.

Varanasi
The Holy City of Varanasi, the Religious Capital of Hinduism, crowded with temples and its labyrinth of streets with their throngs of people, is exciting, enticing and a city to be experienced. As a place of devotion and worship, Varanasi attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. The city represents the best thoughts of Vedic religion and culture. The city sightseeing includes a visit to the Kashi Vishvanath Temple, the Bharat Mata Mandir and the new Vishvanath temple. The Kashi Vishvanath Temple (or the Golden Temple), is a gold spiralled temple rebuilt in the 18th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The spire is covered with tones of gold plating donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab. Only Hindus are allowed inside. The Bharat Mata Mandir is dedicated to Mother India and has a relief map of "Mother India" in marble. The new Vishvanath Temple (1966) at the Benaras Hindu University (the largest residential university in Asia - a great seat of learning Sanskrit) is one of the tallest in India. The marble Shiva temple modelled on the old Vishwanath temple is open to all castes.

Day 09 :
Morning enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges to see the devotees and to view the Sunrise, as seen from the boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. From dawn to dusk the riverfront (Ghats) are thronged by thousands of devotees, who perform their holy rituals in the hope of attaining eternal salvation, the "NIRVANA". Later depart by surface to Lumbini via Sonauli. Upon arrival check into your hotel ** for one night. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 :
Morning depart by surface to Pokhara / Chitwan. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 :
Full day at leisure in the national park.

Day 12 :
Morning depart by surface to Kathmandu. Upon arrival check into your International. Overnight at the Guest House.

Day 13 :
Morning enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 : Departure
Morning is at your leisure. Afternoon met and transferred to the airport in time to connect your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival change for your flight to onward destination.