12 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Nepal

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Pokhra - Kathmandu - Delhi

 

Day1 : Arrive Delhi

Assistance on arrival at Delhi International airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Delhi.

 

Day 2 : Delhi

After breakfast sightseeing tour of historic city visiting Old Delhi to see the magnificent Red Fort, The Jama Masjid, India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street ( Chandani Chowk) , Later New Delhi tour cosnsist of Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty. Return to the hotel for overnight at Delhi Hotel.

 

Day 3 : Delhi – Jaipur (260 kms – 6 hours)

After early breakfast drive to Jaipur, on arrival checkin at hotel. Later proceed for the excursion to Amber Fort, and enjoy elephant ride to ascend the fort. Later visit to City Palace, Hawa Mahal (made for the ladies of Royal Family to see the processions from this Palace and without being seen from the people), and Jantar Mantar Observatory all within the vicinity of City Palace. Later in the evening visit at Birla Temple of white marble, after wards proceed for the dinner att Chokhi Dhani - a 5 Star ethnic resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music, folk dances, camel ride and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight.

 

Day 4 : Jaipur – Agra (230 kms - 5 hours)

After breakfast drive to Agra, enroute sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri the city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, visit Bulund Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti; continue and arrive at Agra hotel. After lunch you visit incredible Taj Mahal, the architectural wonder of the world . The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna, followed by visit to Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Evening is at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.

 

Day 5 : Agra –Jhansi- Khajuraho ( Train + Surface)

Morning transfer to the railway station to board Shtabdi express train to Jhansi and upon arrival drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha enroute. Arrive & checkin at hotel for the overnight stay.

 

Day 6 : Khajuraho

After breakfast visit Western group of Temples consist of the massive Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu’s consort Laxman, the Kandariya Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit Archaeological museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty. Later visit Eastern group of Temples and visit the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Also visit the temples of Vamana and Brahma/Hanuman both dedicated to lord Vishnu. Evening free and overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 7 : Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Air)

After breakfast day free for individual activities, after noon transfer to airport to board the flight for Varanasi , upon arrival in Varanasi , transfer to hotel. Later excursion tour to Sarnath – 10 kms visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi for the overnight stay.

 

Day 8 : Varanasi - Kathmandu (by flight)

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges with full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the living traditions. While on the boat you will pass through lots of Ghats and also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals, later proceed on a tour of the temples of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga, also known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple premises, Return to the hotel for checkout and transfer to airport to board the flight to Kathmandu and upon arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel for the overnight stay.

 

Day 9 : Kathmandu

Morning proceed to visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of River Baghmati, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Guheshwari Temple near Pashupatinath is considered as the place where Yoni of Shiva’s consort Sati fell when Lord Vishnu cut her into pieces. Later visit Boudhnath, which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Evening visit Patan is a spiritual city with Durbar Square in the centre and many stupas, shikaras, and temples. Bhaktapur is again a royal city where most of the attractions revolve around Durbar Square and the Palace of 55 Windows. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

 

Day 10 : Kathmandu –Pokhra (200 kms – 4 hours)

After breakfast drive to Pokhra, on arrival checkin at hotel. Later take a sight seeing tour of Pokhra, an enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley,the atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of biggest attraction, after visiting Fehewa Lake, visit at vi Davis Falls, Binde Basini Temple, Mahindra Caves, and Seti George. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

 

Day 11 : Pokhra – Kathmandu (By Air)

After early breakfast transfer to the airport at Pokhra to board the flight for Kathmandu and on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later take a excursion tour to Dulikhel and enjoy the view of mountains with few peaks covered with snow. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

 

Day 12 : Kathmandu–Delhi (By Air) 

After breakfast morning free and later in the afternoon checkout and transfer to the airport to board the schedule flight for Delhi, arrive & transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 13 : Morning checkout and transfer to the airport to board the return flight to your country.

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