After breakfast around 8.30 a.m – journey by road will start for Agra (220 kms / 4 hours drive). On arrival in Agra , check in to the hotel.
Afternoon – proceed for the sightseeing tour of the city visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World Taj Mahal with its romantic glory and architectural marvel. This beautifully constructed monument is considered as most symmetrically designed structure. Taj Great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in 1652 for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to create this jewel. Later visit Agra Fort on the bank of river Yamuna. Four successive Mughal rulers has added on to make this massive Fort with their distinctive different style of architecture.
Evening free for shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
After breakfast around 7.30 a.m - drive to Jaipur, en-route visiting Fort at Fatehpur Sikri. Once the capital of Mughal Empire, this fort was built by Great third Mughal Emperor Akber. The massive structure was built purely by using Red sandstone. Its fortification and palaces are still in wonderful state of preservation.
Later drive to Jaipur (total distance from Agra is 235 kms / 6 hours drive). On arrival, check in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 04: Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan one of the most colorful state in India . City is also popularly known as Pink City as all the buildings in old city are painted in pink.
After breakfast – proceed for excursion of Amber Fort located on the outskirt of the city. The Fort is remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Since the fort is located on top of a barren hill – it gives a breathtaking view of its surroundings. Also enjoy a joy ride on Elephant to ascend the rampart.
Afternoon – proceed for sightseeing tour of the Pink City visiting City Palace – where the former Maharaja’s family still resides in one part. Rest of the Palace now serves as a Museum. It has a rich collection of Rajput weaponry and treasures of Royal House like textiles, carpets, miniature paintings and precious manuscripts etc. Later visit Jantar Mantar – the astronomical observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh – a great astronomer himself. Finally visit Hawa Mahal ( Palace of Winds ) with its architectural marvel. Later drive past the glittering streets of Jaipur and its bazaar with color and full of activities.
Jaipur is famous for gems, precious and semi precious stone & jewelery, textiles with embroidery and mirror works, Sanganer block printing and carpets. After the sightseeing spend some time for shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast, leisurely check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi (260 kms/ 6 hours).
On arrival check in to a transit hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 06: Delhi - Kathmandu
Breakfast in the hotel. Later - transfer to the airport for flight IC 813 at 11.45 a.m to Kathmandu . Arrive Kathmandu at 1p.m. Meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon – sightseeing tour of the city earlier known as Kantipur, the capital of Kingdom of Nepal . During your sightseeing visit the temple of living goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Also visit Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace , the ancient palace of Nepalese Royalty . Finally visit 2000 years old Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath.
Evening – if you wish can try your luck at Casino. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Kathmandu
Breakfast in the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Patan also known as Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts enclosed within 4 stupas, said to be built in 3 rd century A.D by Emperor Ashoka. The other interesting Aspect of this place is a visit to Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft center, where one can see the hand weaving of Tibetan carpet and moulding of metal statue.
Day 08: Kathmandu
Afternoon – visit Bodhnath is famous for one of the biggest stupa in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviors. Continue your sightseeing to Bhadgaon also known as Bhaktapur – meaning city of devotees. This place is the home of medieval art and architecture was founded in the 9 th century A.D. In Bhadgaon visit Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the Palace of 55 windows. Nyatapola Temple is another attractive structure in the area in the best example of Pagoda style.
Evening – free for shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Kathmandu – Chitwan National Park
After breakfast in the hotel – leave by road for Chitwan National Park ( 5 hours drive from Kathmandu ). On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Chitwan National Park is famous for its variety of Wildlife especially the Great Indian one Horned Rhinoceros and Royal Indian Tiger. Afternoon – visit the sanctuary on the back of an elephant to view games.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Chitwan National Park
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning – visit the sanctuary again and join in the activities like nature walks or jungle trek, canoeing etc.
Evening – leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Chitwan National Park – Kathmandu – Delhi
After early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive down to Kathmandu airport directly to board flight IC 814 at 2.20 p.m to Delhi . Arrive Delhi at 3.40 p.m. Meet at the airport and transfer to a transit hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12: Leave Delhi
Early morning transfer the Delhi International airport for flight back home
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