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North India and Nepal |
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14 Days/13 Nights
Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Khajuraho-Allahabad-Varanasi-Lumbini-Kathmandu |
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This is a classic trip covering the highlights
of India and Nepal. You will have the opportunity to be
acquainted with the history, culture, religion and the
architectural treasuries of this region. You will visit
the Taj Mahal, Maharaja’s Palaces, temples of "Kama
Sutra" and the mystical ghats of Varanasi. After
crossing the India-Nepal border you will visit the birthplace
of Buddha, Lumbini. In Royal Chitwan National Park you
will chase the rhinos sitting on an elephant back. You
will enjoy the overwhelmingly beautiful panorama in Pokhara
and explore the Durbar Squares, temples, stupas, monasteries
and many more in Katmandu Valley. |
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Day 01 |
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Arrival in Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel. Sightseeing of Old
and New Delhi. Overnight hotel. |
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Day 02 |
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Delhi-Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur through authentic villages. On the way
visit of Amber Fort, a first introduction to the Rajput
architecture. Overnight hotel in Jaipur. |
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Day 03 |
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Jaipur-Agra
Sightseeing of Jaipur and drive to Agra. Overnight hotel
in Agra. |
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Day 04 |
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Agra
Sightseeing of Agra. The Taj Mahal, one of the 7 world
wonders, is so beautiful that no poet can describe it
with words. Overnight hotel in Agra. |
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Day 05 |
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Agra-Khajuraho
On the way to Khajuraho, a stop in Orcha, a well preserved
city. Long drive to Khajuraho. Overnight hotel. |
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Day 06 |
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Khajuraho
Sightseeing of the "Kama Sutra"" temples.
Overnight hotel. |
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Day 07 |
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Khajuraho-Allhabad
Drive to Allahabad, situated at the confluence of India's
two holy rivers. This is also the hometown of Nehru, the
first Prime Minister of independent India. Overnight hotel.
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Day 08 |
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Allhahabad-Varanasi
Today drive to the "Eternal City" of India:
Varanasi or Benares. This is one of the most celebrated
pilgrimage sites of India. Situated on the banks of the
Ganges, Varanasi has been the center of learning Hindu
religion and civilization for over 2000 years. You can
also see the dead bodies being cremated on the bank. You
will visit the Golden Temple, the great mosque of Aurangzeb,
Durga Temple etc. Overnight hotel. |
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Day 09 |
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Varanasi-Bhairahawa ( Nepal)
River trip on the Ganges, one of the must do's of a visit
to Varanasi. A long drive to the India-Nepal border called
Sunauli. After some immigration formalities we drive further
two kilometers to Bhairahawa. Overnight hotel. |
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Day 10 |
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Bhairahawa-Lumbini-Chitwan
In the morning visit of Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
Afterwards drive to Royal Chitwan National Park. In the
afternoon, you will take an elephant back safari in the
wilderness of the park. Dinner and overnight in bungalow
or tent. |
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Chitwan
In the morning a short bird watching tour in the forest.
Then drive along the Trisuli River, gradually gaining
the altitudes from 150 to 1300m, through the roadside
bazaars, terraced fields and steep hills. Overnight hotel
in Kathmandu. |
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Day 12 |
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Chitwan-Kathmandu
Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. Visit of Pashupatinath,
Bodnath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight hotel.
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Day13 |
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Kathmandu
Sightseeing Bhaktapur and Patan, the medieval principalities
of the Valley. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu. |
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Day 14 |
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Departure
Transfer to airport for departure. |
