Essence of magnificent India and Nepal

Day 1: Delhi

1. Swaminarayan Akshardham
   2h
   Day 1: Company representatives will pick you up from the hotel or another central location in Delhi. After fresh up enjoy local sightseeing of places like modern Hindu temple Akshardham.
2. Jama Masjid
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit The Old Delhi travelling by rickshaw and stop for sightseeing of the Jama Masjid and the other monuments. Ride through the busy market of Old Delhi
3. Red Fort
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Stop at The Red Fort to take a picture with a possibility of sightseeing
4. Raj Ghat
   30m
   Visit the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi
5. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
   1h
   Visit one of the most popular Sikh temples in Delhi as well as the canteen where the meals are prepared for thousends of people every day..

Day 2: New delhi

1. India Gate
   1h
   After breakfast enjoy sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit places like The India Gate and Diplomatic District where you can see The Parliament House, Secretarial Buildings.
2. Lotus Temple
   2h
   Visit the temple of all the believes and faithes in the shape of Lotus flower
3. Humayun's Tomb
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the famous Mugal tomb on Unesco site. Admire unique architectre of the monument
4. Qutub Minar
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   See the biggest brick minaret in India on Unesco site as well as the complex of mosques
5. Lodhi Garden
   1h
   At the end of exciting sightseeing you will be taken to a very nice and relaxing place called Lodhi gardens, where you can observe not only historical tombs but also see local life of Delhi citizens.

Day 3: Jaipur

1. Monkey Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   On the way to Jaipur do sightseeing of a beautiful complex od the temples where lots of monkey live

Day 4: Jaipur

1. Amber Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast meet the guide and do local sightseeing of the city. Visit places like Amber fort - a magnificent fort palace situated among hills
2. Jal Mahal
   30m
   Stop for a picture at The Water palace.
3. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Stop for the picture at the Palace of wind - a characteristic wall with more than 1000 tiiny windows with the possibility of sightseeing the place from inside.
4. The City Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Vist the City palace complex - the museum and royal exhibitions.
5. Royal Gaitor Tumbas
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit beautiful tombs of the royal family situated among the hills in a very quiet place.

Day 5: Agra

1. 2h · Admission ticket not included
   On the way to Agra do sightseeing of the palace complex in an abandoned city Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Agra Fort
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Afte breakfast do sightseeing with a professional guide of a beaautiful fort in Agra.

Day 6: Agra

1. Taj Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the symbol of love Taj Mahal with a guide at the sunrise. After that come back to the hotel for breakfast.
2. 2h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast drive to the small Hindu town Orchha and do the local sightseeing of the town which is famous for temples and beautiful medival palaces.

Day 7: Orchha

1. 3h
   Visit the Rama temple and a palace where you can admire the town view. Spend some leisure time in the town.

Day 8: Khajuraho

1. Khajuraho Temples
   5h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the western and eastern complex of the temples which are on UNESCO site.

Day 9: Varanasi

1. Ganga Aarti
   2h
   Watch a spectacular ceremony of giving fite to the gods - Aarti at Ganges river.

Day 10: Varanasi

1. Varanasi Boat Booking
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy a morning boatride at Ganges river and observe the famous ghats, temples and cremations.
2. Sarnath
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Leave for Sarnath (6 km away). Sarnath in the northeast of Varanasi is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Popular attractions here are Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Chaukhandi StupIn Varanasi.
3. Alamgir Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit a famous Varanasi mosque

Day 11: Lumbini in Nepal, crossing the border

1. Lumbini
   Pass by
   After breakfast travel to Lumbini in Nepal. Before that you will cross the border with Nepal. Prepare one passport picture and 30 USD. Overnight at the hotel in Lumbini which is a place of Buddhist pilgrimage as well as a place of Buddha birtplace.

Day 12: Lumbini sightseeing and travel to Pokhara

1. Lumbini Zone
   2h
   Visit a very pleasant place called Lumbini Zon - a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province in Nepal. It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama at around 563 BCE
2. Pokhara
   Pass by
   After sightseeing travel to a very famous and beautiful city in Nepal - Pokhara. Pokhara is the gateway to Himalaya. The Pokhara valley is the second biggest valley in the central hilly region of Nepal after Kathmandu. Leisure time in Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Pokhara sightseeing

1. Phewa Tal
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast take a boat ride on a famous Phewa Lake, admire the beauty of the highest mountains views of the Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna Massif.Stopover at Varahi temple.
2. Devi's Fall
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit a waterfall in Pokhara - The water forms a tunnel after reaching the bottom. This tunnel is approximately 500 feet (150 m) long and runs 100 feet (30 m) below ground level.
3. Bindhya Basini Temple
   1h
   Visit The Bindhyabasini Temple is the oldest temple in the city o It regularly and attracts a large number of locals, Nepalis from across the country and foreigners alike. The main temple is devoted to goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagawati who is the incarnation of Kali

Day 14: Trekking in Pokhara and travel to Kathmandu

1. Sarangkot
   4h
   Morning moderate trekking to see the sunrise.
   
   The best thing about the village of Sarangkot is that it lies in the outskirts of the Pokhara city. Moreover, you will alo get a chance to view the one of the most beautiful Annapurna Himalayan range. You can also view the orange hues along with some beautiful mountain ranges.
2. Kathmandu
   Pass by
   After all the leisure activities and sightseeing drive to Kathmandu. Evening is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15: Kathmandu sightseeing

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Durbar square The old royal palace at the center of the city was surrounded by temples and other important buildings.
2. 2h
   fter 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.
3. 2h
   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.

Day 16: Kathmandu - Patan and Bhaktapur

1. Patan (Lalitpur)
   2h
   Visit Patan Durbar square is the famous visiting place. The square is full of ancient places, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects.
2. 2h
   After Patan we proceed to Bhaktapur, the third biggest city of the valley. Bhaktapur has preserved its mediaeval character better than Patan.
3. Boudhanath Stupa
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit largest spherical stupas in Nepal and the world. The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 gompas.

Day 17: Kathmandu Delhi flight and drop off to the airport in Kathmandu

1. Pass by
   Transfer to the airport to catch a fight to Delhi.

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• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Dress properly to the temples and mosques (arms and legs must be covered)