Duration: 19 Days & 18 Nights!
Destinations Covered: New Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra – Orcha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Katmandu.
The Tour ‘Fort and Palaces with Nepal’ gives you a chance to see the Real India. During this tour of Fort and Palaces with Nepal you will visit few of the best destinations, Monuments, forts and Palaces and temples of India.
Day 01: Delhi: Welcome to India! On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi: In the first half of the day enjoy city tour covering India Gate, President’s house, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple. After lunch enjoy city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial followed by sound & light show at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Mandawa: In the morning drive to Mandawa in your exclusive vehicle. On your arrival check in at your hotel. Relax for a while. Later move out for a walking tour of the town to see some of its frescoed havelies.
Day 04: Bikaner: Reach to Bikaner-the camel city. On arrival check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Further visit the well-preserved Junagarh fort. Later visit to the unique Camel Breeding Farm. Rest of the time completely free for leisure.
Day 05: Jodhpur: After a leisurely breakfast drive to Jodhpur in your exclusive vehicle. On arrival check in. Relax for a while. Move out to visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort. Evening free to walk in the colorful bazaars of the Jodhpur.
Day 06: Udaipur: In the morning drive to Udaipur visiting the well preserved Kumbhalghar Fort and the unparalleled Ranakpur temples (the temple here is the largest Jain temple in the world having 1444 carved pillars with no two pillars looking alike!) before finally checking in to Udaipur Hotel. On arrival, have some leisure in your hotel room. In the evening take a sightseeing tour of the breathtaking royal buildings around the Lake in boat tour.
Day 07: Udaipur: Take a full day sightseeing trip of the city which includes visit to the City Palace (note the trees growing at the top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of the hill the palace is covering!), Saheliyon ki bari and excursion to temples of Nagada and Eklingji. In the evening you may visit the Shilpgram or can explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple at your discretion.
Day 08: Jaipur: In the morning drive to Jaipur in your exclusive vehicle. On your arrival to the charming Pink City of India check in at your hotel. Time free for leisure. In the evening take a walking tour of the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the most commonest places such as its squares and lanes.
Day 09: Jaipur: Take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old capital Amber. Here at Amber, you’ll ascend till the gates of majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Optional trip to ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner.
Day 10: Agra: In the morning drive to Agra in your exclusive vehicle. Visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar- Fatehpur Sikri on the way. At Agra visit the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Day 11: Orcha: In the morning drive to Orcha in your exclusive vehicle. Rest of the time free to explore on your own.
Day 12: Khajuraho: In the morning transferred to Khajuraho. On arrival at Khajuraho Check in to your hotel. Later move out to have a guided tour of western group of temples. Rest of the evening free to relax.
Day 13: Varanasi: After a leisurely breakfast move out for a tour to Eastern group of outstanding temples. Later board the flight for Varanasi. At Varanasi take a walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
Day 14: Varanasi: Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very spiritual experience! Day tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Day 15: New Delhi: Fly to New Delhi. On arrival you will be received and transferred to
the your hotel. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping and visiting the local bazaars.
Day 16: Kathmandu: In the morning board the flight for Kathmandu. You will be received by our representative on the Kathmandu airport and transferred straight to your hotel. Relax for a while. Later visit to the Dhabar Square. Rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 17: Kathmandu: After a leisurely breakfast move out for a half day sight seeing tour that including: PASHUPATINATH: One of the most sacred of all Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. BOUDHANATH: the world’s largest Stupa.
Day 18: Kathmandu: Later move out for a half day sight seeing tour of the city that including: visit to 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhu Nath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. Rest of the time free to explore on your own.
Day 19: Departure: Morning free to Relax. Later you will be transferred to the international airport of Kathamandu. Board the flight to New Delhi. Rest of the time completely free at Leisure. At appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport to board the flight back to home. (The Tour Ends).