Grand Tour of India With Nepal (17 Nights – 18 Days)

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    Itinerary

    Day 1Arrival Delhi

    On arrival a warm welcome by our staff at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

    Day 2Delhi

    After Breakfast at hotel you proceed with your personal guide for a tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Lal Qila, Jama Masjid and the narrow busy lanes of Chandni Chowk. Then drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb on the way to Qutab Minar, the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple, Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area. Also visit Humayun’s Tomb. In the evening we host you a welcome dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town.

    Day 3Delhi - Udaipur

    Early Morning transfer to the domestic airport to connect to the flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Rest of the day free for individual activities.

    Day 4Udaipur

    After a relaxed breakfast begin with the morning tour of Udaipur city including, Sahelion Ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Jagdish Temple. Later in the evening you take a boat ride in Lake Pichola and thereafter drive back to the hotel.

    Day 5Udaipur / Jodhpur

    After breakfast drive to Ranakpur. Visit the famous Ranakpur Jain temples. After visit continue driving to Jodhpur. After checkin at the hotel, visit the wonderful Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. In the afternoon jeep safari to Bishnoi village to witness the opium ceremony, life of locals, potters house and wildlife.

    Day 6Jodhpur / Jaipur

    After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Evening we take you on a tour of Laxmi Narayan temple built in white marble, a heritage walk or a rickshaw ride through the illuminated bazaars of Jaipur.

    Day 7Jaipur - Agra

    After breakfast drive to Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th century deserted capital of the Mughals. We arrive at Agra late afternoon and check in at the Hotel.

    Day 8Agra

    Morning visit the great monument by sun rise. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later in the day your guide takes you to the other breath taking sites from the Mughal era, including the Agra fort and Itmad-ud-Daullah, commonly known as baby Taj.

    Day 9Agra - Khajuraho

    After breakfast board the early morning luxury train Shatabdi Express till Jhansi. Assistance on arrival and further drive to Khajuraho stopping at Orchha for Lunch (on own).

    Day 10Khajuraho - Varanasi

    Morning visit the enchanting temples of Khajuraho with sculptures that draw their inspiration from the ancient art of Kamasutra. In the afternoon drive to airport for flight to Varanasi. Evening enjoy a rickshaw ride in the downtown area and then head to the Ghats of river Ganges for a boat ride and witness the Ganga Aarti.

    Day 11Varanasi

    Your day starts by a sunrise visit at river Ganges followed by a walk through the narrow lanes of the city to feel the life & culture of the holiest city of the country. Return back to the hotel for breakfast. After lunch in the afternoon visit to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples expounding the principles of Buddhism.

    Day 12Varanasi - Delhi

    Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to the airport to board flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the International airport to board onward flight back home.

    EXTENSION TO NEPAL

    Day 13Varanasi - Kathmandu

    After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to either relax or take an optional tour into the city and enjoy souvenir shopping and bargain hunting in the local shops and stalls of Kathmandu.

    Day 14 Kathmandu

    Tour the city and visit the most important Buddhist and Hindu sites. The tour guide remains at your disposal to recommend you various options of fine dining and shopping.

    Day 15Kathmandu - Royal Chitwan

    Track the Royal Bengal Tiger and Single Horn Rhinos. Then take a short flight to Bharatpur and continue drive to the interiors of the jungle where we find you a jungle retreat.

    Day 16Royal Chitwan

    This day is at your will and the choice is upto you to either stay back and relax in your cottage or to proceed for a safari into the jungle.

    Day 17Royal Chitwan - Pokhara (170 km / 5 - 6 hrs.)

    Early in the morning, after/tea coffee; set for the Jungle walk & bird watching. After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu. The drive from Chitwan to Pokhara takes about 6 hours. Upon arrival at Pokhara transfer to the hotel. Half day sightseeing of Pokhara visiting the Seti Gorge, Bindebasini Temple, Devi’s Fall & boating at Pehowa Lake. NO GUIDE IN POKHARA

    Day 18Pokhara - Kathmandu (200 kms/ 6 hrs)

    Return to Kathmandu, Visit PATAN and catch up on your last minute shopping. Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese way.

    Day 19Nepal - India

    Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and connect flight back home.