Day
1 - Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and meet our representative at arrival hall and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai including The Gateway of India is the main
attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used
to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Also known as Queen's Neckless,
Marine Drive, Juhu is a 5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of visitors
on any day of the week. Also visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla
Nehru Garden and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening
beaches of Mumbai.
Day 2 - To Udaipur
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Udaipur. Afternoon free to take
a walking tour on your own through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur
upto the Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Visit one of the fine downtown restaurants
for an optional dinner
Day 3 - In Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting The City Palace and Museum is considered
as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan The Pichola Lake is situated in the
heart of the city with its area of 12 sq km Udai Sagar lake was constructed
to secure regular water supply to the city of Udaipur in case of war. Pratap
Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the legendary warrior king
of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple is situated near the city palace. Saheliyon Ki Bari
is a small ornamental garden. Later in the day enjoy a two hour boat-ride on
Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc
Day 4 - To Jaipur
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and transfer
to hotel.
Late morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps
the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts . You can have the unique experience
of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort
is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in
the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Not far away is the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork, Another
monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories
built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed
for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen.
Day 5 - To Agra
Morning drive for five hours to the City of Taj, enroute visiting the deserted
town of Fatehpur Sikri, In the afternoon reach Agra and check in at your hotel.
Later proceed for the city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is
entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra
dura (stone inlay) work.
Day 6 - In Agra
In the morning enjoy a tour of the other monuments in Agra. The Agra Fort (also
called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula
is located in a walled garden overlooking the Yamuna. Akbar's tomb at Sikandra,
located in a large walled garden on the road to Delhi. Pay another visit to
Taj Mahal and ride a cycle rickshaw to the monument.
Day 7 - To Khajuraho
In time transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express for Jhansi. Arrive
Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha enroute. The Chaturbhuj Temple
and Laxmi Narayan Temple are two other important religious attractions in Orchha.
Arrive Khajuraho by late afternoon and check - in at hotel.
Day 8 - To Varanasi
Morning sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples. The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan
Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta,
Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. Later transfer
to airport to board flight for Varanasi - the oldest city in India. Arrive Varanasi
and transfer to hotel enroute visiting Sarnath. It was here that Buddha preached
his message of the 'middle way' in order to achieve nirvana.
Day 9 - To Kathmandu
Enjoy a boat ride on river Ganges. There are about hundred ghats in the city
Also visit The Vishwanath Temple, built by the Birlas, was planned by Pandit
Madan Mohan Malaviya. The Bharat Mata Temple houses, instead of gods and goddesses,
a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent. The Tulsi Manas
Temple, built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama. Intime transfer to airport
to board flight for Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Day free
for independent activities.
Day 10 - In Kathmandu
Given clear sky you can enjoy a mountain flight for an hour for a close view
of various Himalayan peaks. Morning visit Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old
royal palace has been derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of
Hindu mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered 2,000
years old.
Day 11 - In Kathmandu
Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of River Baghmati
around 8 km from the city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Boudnath
is one of the largest stupas in the world.
Day 12 - Kathmandu To Delhi
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer
to hotel. In the afternoon proceed
on a tour of the capital city. The important places in Old Delhi includes the
majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti
Vana, In New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence
of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the
Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan Temple, built
by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built
by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha'i Temple.
Day 13 - Leave Delhi
You will be accompanied by our representative to airport to board flight for
onward destination. End of our services.