Essence of India and Nepal
Essence of India and Nepal
Essence of India and Nepal
15 Days Starting and ending in Delhi
Visiting: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Lumbini, Chitwan, Pokhara, Kathmandu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
378
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 40
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, gluten free
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
During this tour you will have an opportunity to see the most significant places and cities in both India and Nepal. The tour is organised by AC car and includes one international flight from Kathmandu to Delhi. You will admire the beauty of the North India as well as you will see the most picturesque and interesting towns and cities in Nepal. The tour includes sightseeing of the most significant places on the map of India and Nepal such as Taj Mahal, The Pink city Jaipur, Varanasi city at Ganges river, Kathmandu city with its unique architecture and many other wonderful places.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet our representative at Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel at arrival in Delhi. After breakfast and some relax, discover the Delhi. Morning visit the 400-years-old Jama Mosque (the largest in India) and local market. Later visit Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In the afternoon enjoy drive through Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's Palace) and India Gate (a war memorial arch built in honour of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War –I). Explore the famous Humayun's Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Qutab Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site- the tallest brick minaret in the world, at 238 feet (72.54 m)). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast travel to the pink city - Jaipur. Check in the hotel and start sightseeing with the guide.
First do the sightseeing of the Royal Palace. After that do the sightseeing of Hawa Mahal - a characteristic pink wall with more than 1000 small windows and do the shopping at the local market.
Cooking classes are organised in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast visit the magnificent fort situated in Amber town near Jaipur. Later on stop at the Jal Mahal and take a picture of the beautiful palace on water. Next, visit a place where tombs of the Kings of Jaipur can be admired - Gaitor tombs. After that you will be taken to the complex of Monkey temples - Galta Gi situated on the picturesque hills. Overnight at the hotel.
Additional attractions can be added on your request;
hot baloon ride, rickshaw ride
Day 4 : Agra
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast journey to Agra. Agra is a home for one of the seven wonders in the world the symbol of eternal love-The Taj Mahal. The monument was built by the emperor Shahjahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is located on the banks of Yamuna and brings a huge tourism to Agra. Meet the guide and do local sightseeing of Agra. First, you will go sightseeing of the monument on UNESCO list - Agra Fort which is one of the most wonderful forts in India. Later on you will have an opportunity to spend some time at the market in Agra. Overnight at the hotel.
Note - Please note that sightseeing of Taj Mahal depends on the date of arrival. Taj Mahal is closed on Friday, so in this case we show The Taj Mahal one day before or late at the sunset or the sunrise.
Day 5 : Orchha
Location: Orchha
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the symbol of love Taj Mahal with the guide at down. After breakfast drive to the small Hindu town Orchha. Once a princely state, Orchha lies in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The town of Orchha was founded in 15th century AD and in today's world it is renowned for its numerous temples, palaces and forts. Highly popular amongst them are the Jehangir Mahal of Orchha (Classic Mughal architecture), Raj Mahal and Laxmi Narayan temple (mural paintings). Overnight at the hotel.
Note - Please note that sightseeing of Taj Mahal depends on the date of arrival. Taj Mahal is closed on Friday, so in this case we show The Taj Mahal one day before or late at the sunset or the sunrise.a
Day 6 : Khajuraho
Location: Khajuraho
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast travel to Khajuraho which is famous for eastern and western group of temples, Khajuraho is known for its cluster of Hindu and Jain temples. Under this, you would be visiting Laxmi & Varha temples, Kandariya Mahadev temple and Devi Jagdambi temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 : Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After early breakfast travel to Varanasi which is the most significant city for Hinduism. Check in the hotel and refresh. In the evening enjoy a boat cruise on Ganga river watching "Arti" - a spectacular ceremony of offering fire to the Gods. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, leave for Sarnath (6 km away). Sarnath in the northeast of Varanasi is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. A highly sacred Buddhist religious place, Sarnath lies at the confluence of two rivers-Ganga and Gomati. Popular attractions here are Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Chaukhandi Stupa. Post that return to Varanasi. In Varanasi, you would be visiting Alamgir mosque, Dashashwamedh ghat and Bharat Mata temple. Overnight stay at Varanasi.
Day 9 : Lumbini
Location: Lumbini
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Nepal border and later on check in at the hotel in Lumbini. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Chitwan
Location: Chitwan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast visit the site where Buddha was born and many temples. Later on travel to Chitwan national park which is the biggest in Asia. n Pokhara. Chitwan National Park is the most famous national park in Nepal which offers 450 species of birds including four species of deer, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar and much other wildlife. This park is well known for one horned Rhinoceros and it is a shelter for few Royal Bengal Tigers. Besides this Chitwan also supports a great variety of flora and fauna. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight at Lodge at Chitwan.Check in the hotel near the park. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning safari in the park You can choose an elephant ride or a jeep safari. Admire the beauty of nature and animal species. Later on breakfast in the hotel. Travel to Pokhara. Pokhara is the gateway to the Himalayas. The Pokhara valley is the second biggest valley in the central hilly region of Nepal after Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leisure time in Pokhara which you can spend having a boatride on the Phewa lake with a stopover at Varahi temple, do some shopping and sightseeing - local temples and the Devi waterfall. On your request early morning trekking to the viewpoint Sarangkot can be organised. You can also try helicopter flight or paragliding in the valley.
Evening is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast travel to Kathmandu, which is a capital of Nepal. Check in the hotel and go sightseeing and do the shopping in famous Thamal market.
Day 14 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning we start our sightseeing by visiting Durbar Square. Durbar Square is the spiritual heart of Kathmandu. The old royal palace at the centre of the city was surrounded by temples and other important buildings. After Durbar Square we will visit Swayambhunath. The stupa at Swayambhunath is the most important and oldest site of Buddhist worship in Nepal. Swayambhunath Stupa is famous for the eyes of Buddha which seem to observing the world from all 4 directions. After Swayambhunath we visit Bodnath. Bodnath is the largest Stupa of Nepal. Now we proceed to the temple city of Pashupatinath which is Nepal' s most important Hindu pilgrim site on the banks of the Bagmati river. The temple of Pashupatinath is dedicated to god Shiva. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Kathmandu, Patan And Bhaktapur
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning flight over the Himalayas on reqest (200 usd per person). After breakfast travel Patan. Patan was the second largest town in the valley.The famous King Ashoka built the Stupas at four corners in the 250 BC. The temple architecture here gave this city fame to be unique and most beautiful. After Patan we proceed to Bhaktapur, the third biggest city of the valley. Bhaktapur has preserved its mediaeval character better than Patan. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 : Kathmandu - Delhi By Air
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to te airport for a fight to Delhi. Transfer to the hotel or another location in Delhi.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 star accommodation with private bathroom and breakfast according to standards in India All the hotels have good reviews on Tripadvisor. Some of the hotels are heritage properties. The hotels in the package are located in the central location near the main attractions. Wifi available in all hotels Check in time 10 o'clock and check out time 12 o'clock
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Tour organised by private car or minibus. The size of the car depends on the number of travellersSingle person – Tata indigo or Suzuki desire Ac car 2 – 4 travellers - Tata indigo or Suzuki desire Ac 5 – 6 travellers– Innova Ac 7 -12 travellers – Minibus Ac 13 -25 travellers- Coach Ac
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Fully Guided
English speaking guides in Delhi, Kathamndu, Agra, Jaipur.The guides in all palces are English speaking local guides who provide you with the necessary informaton about the sights which you are going to see. In the rest of the places the driver will be your guide.
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Pick up and drop off in Delhi
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Kathmandu - Delhi international flight - duration of the flight - 2 h, a direct flight to Delhi luggage limit 20 kg main luggage, 7 kg hand luggage
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Cooking classes in Jaipur
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Phewa lake boat ride
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Varanasi boat ride
Morning and evening
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Rickshaw ride in Delhi
What's Not Included
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Addittional meals and drinks
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
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Tickets to the monuments
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Safari in Chitwan Park
you can choose your best option: a jeep safari or a jungle walk, night safari, morning safari
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What is the tipping policy?
Please give tips to the driver. Recommended amount per day 7/10 USD.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The driver is your escort. All our drivers speak English and have long time experience in work with foreigners. You will be also provided with local guides where is necessary.
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