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Grand Tour India Plus Nepal
Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Destination : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaiipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi -Kathmandu - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Indira Gandhi international airport, you would be met by our representative and given assistance for transfer to to your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight stay will be in Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
Early morning after breakfast depart for Mandawa (200 Kms / 5 Hrs). On arrival, you will check in to your pre-booked deluxe / Luxury hotel. Afternoon you take sightseeing tour of the haveli and many colorful Bazaars. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast in morning you will be driven to Bikaner arriving in time for lunch at your pre-booked deluxe / Luxury hotel. A high embattlement wall surrounds Bikaner, founded in 1488 A.D. In the afternoon visit the fort and the palace. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
In morning after breakfast you will be driven to the ancient desert town of Jaisalmer. Afternoon you will walk through the cobbled streets with magnificent havelis. Overnight will be at your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast you will proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After a relaxed breakfast you will you will Leave for Jodhpur, on the southern edge of the Thar Desert. Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur in 1459 A.D. In the afternoon visit the magnificent 15th century fort and the Umaid Bhawan Palace the current residence of the Maharaja and also a hotel. Overnight will be at your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
In morning after breakfast you will be driven from Jodhpur to Udaipur, visiting en-route the temples of Ranakpur, which are the most exquisite and important Jain temples in India. Arrive late at the Lake City of Udaipur. Overnight will be at your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel.
Day 08: Udaipur
In morning after breakfast you will visit City palace that overlooks Pichoola Lake and other sightseeing's. Afternoon will be free. Overnight will be at your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel.
Udaipur : The city of Lakes, Located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur. The City of Dawn, surrounded by the ancient Aravali Mountains and set on the edge of three lakes, is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples. The city is famous for its palaces, lake, museums, temples, and gardens and much more.
Day 09: Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, you will be driven to Pushkar and on arrival check in your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel. Rest of the day guided visit to Lake and Bramha temple. Overnight in Pushkar
Surrounded by hills on three sides, Pushkar, 11 kms from Ajmer, abounds in temples; of these the most famous is the Brahma temple - the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country. Once a year, during the Kartik Purnima, the entire region comes alive with a pulsating Camel and Cattle Fair. There is a week long celebration with an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter with threads of religious fervour. Bedecked and festooned cattle wait in the clouds of sand and the pious gather at the break of dawn to take a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake to absolve themselves of all their sins.
Day 10: Pushkar - Jaipur
After breakfast you will be driven to Jaipur. On arrival you will check in your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel. Afternoon tour of "Pink City" - Surrounded on three sides by the rugged Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque capital of Rajasthan. It takes its name from the prince, soldier and astronomer Jai Singh II who moved his capital here in 1727.
Day 11: Jaipur
After breakfast you will take tour of the impressive Amber Fort situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Day 12: Jaipur - Agra
In the morning after breakfast you will be driven to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Buland Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Thereafter continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra you will check into your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel. Afternoon will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 13: Agra
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, probably the most beautiful monument in the world. The Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in the loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal built taj Mahal, a symbol of love and romance. Later in the day you will visit the magnificent and majestic Agra Fort. After Agra Fort we visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud- Daulah. This building is also called the Baby Taj because its interiors are decorated in a manner similar to the Taj Mahal and some consider its decorations to be even better than the designs on the walls of the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay will be at your hotel in Agra.
Day 14: Agra - Khajuraho
After breakfast at hotel you will be transferred to station to board a train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi, you will be transferred to Khajuraho by road.En-route you will visit Orcha. The temples of Khajuraho are known for their erotic sculptures all over the world. On arrival, check-in at your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel. Stay overnight at your hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 15: Khajuraho - Varanasi Flight
After breakfast at hotel, you will be proceed for a guided tour of the exotic temples of Khajuraho. Visit the temples of Khajuraho, world famous for its erotic sculptures that present a picture of eternal, spiritual and physical love. Later board a flight to Varanasi. Varanasi is the most famous temple city of India, situated on the banks of the River Ganges. On arrival, check-in at your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel. Stay Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 16: Varanasi
Early morning boat cruise on river Ganges. Thousands of pilgrims throng the water's edge, bathing, worshipping, and meditating. On stone platforms under palm leaf umbrellas, the Pandas-Brahmin priests preside over rites and rituals. The boat trip will cover various ghats including the cremation sites. Because every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi (Varanasi) and to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death. Afternoon you will visit Sarnath Sarnath, 7 km from the city where Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago.
Day 17: Varanasi - Kathmandu flight
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival and transferred to at your pre-booked deluxe / luxury hotel. Rest of the day will be free. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 18: Kathmandu
After breakfast you will take city sightseeing tour to visit Machhendra Nath Temple, a two tiered bronze roof pagoda, Hanuman Dhoka - the historic seat of Royalty, Durbar Square which houses Teleju temple built in 1549 AD, figure of Kal Bhairav - God of Destruction, statue of King Pratap Malla, Temple House of Kumari - the residence of living Goddess. Overnight will be hotel.
Day 19: Kathmandu
After breakfast you will visit Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur) means the city of devotees, situated at an altitude of 4600 ft., 13 kms east of Kathmandu. Durbar Square - the main Square of the city contains the Lion Gate with the lovely stone figures of Hanuman. Boudhnath - the colossal Stupa, one of the biggest in the world, has the all seeing eyes of the Buddha. The shrine is ringed by houses of Goddess Mani Jogni. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels and is situated 8 kms east of Kathmandu . Pashupatinath Temple - situated 5 kms east of Kathmandu on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, the temple of Lord Shiva with two tiered golden roof and silver doors is famous for its super architecture. It is a centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Maha Shivaratri. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu - Delhi flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi Assistance on arrival and connect flight for onward destination.
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