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The Tour at A Glance
Our 13-day India and Nepal journey will amaze you with its
abundance of fascinating, stunning, and exotic sights and sounds.
You'll visit many of India's most important and significant
cities, including New Delhi, the nation's capital and
third-largest city, Jaipur, known as the "Pink City" for its
unusual rose-colored sandstone architecture, Agra, site of the Taj
Mahal, Khajuraho, with its exquisitely carved sculptures, and
Varanasi, the holiest site in India, where thousands of Hindu
pilgrims tour its temples and bathe in the Ganges River to gain
religious merit. You'll continue to Nepal, at the foot of Mt.
Everest, which few countries on Earth that can match for its
combination of spectacular scenery, exotic culture and hospitable
people. and more to expect........
Duration : 12 Nights and 13 Days
Places To Visit
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra,
Khajuraho, Varanasi, Katmandu
Day
1:
Arrive Delhi.
Evening arrival in India's capital. You'll be escorted to your
deluxe hotel.
Day
2:
New Delhi.
This morning, see New Delhi's highlights including the 12th
century hand-carved Qutab Minar, the Birla Temple and the India
Gate. Later, a tour of Old Delhi takes you to the memorial to
Mahatma Gandhi and the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. See
the magnificent Red Fort, built in 1648 as a symbol of Mughal's
power. Evening, your tour director hosts a welcome dinner.
Day
3:
Delhi/Jaip ur.
Morning at leisure to shop at Delhi's exciting bazaars. Later
travel to Jaipur, the "Pink City", famous for its exquisite
buildings of rose-colored terra cotta.
Day
4:
Jaipur.
Enjoy a walking tour as well as a rickshaw ride in Jaipur's old
city where you will explore the colorful local bazaar. Also visit
the Palace of Winds, the landmark of Jaipur. This afternoon
venture out of the city to Amber Fort, ancient capital of
Rajasthan. See the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory, and ride
an elephant to the hill where the Amber Fort is situated. Later,
attend a unique prayer ritual at a Hindu temple. Enjoy a leisure
evening in picturesque Jaipur to explore on your own.
Day
5:
Jaipur/Agra.
En route to Agra, visit Fatehpur Sikri, once a glittering capital
but later abandoned due to scarcity of water. You'll marvel at the
well-preserved buildings and red sandstone palaces. Proceed to
Agra, home of the legendary shrine built and dedicated to love,
the Taj Mahal.
Day
6:
Agra.
The highlight of this morning's tour is a visit to the fabled,
perfectly proportioned Taj Mahal. This 17th century, white marble
mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jehan to enshrine the mortal
remains of his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Afternoon visit to the Agra
Fort, a cluster of mosques and palaces on the banks of the river
and to the bustling spice market. Later, explore on your own, shop
or relax at your luxury hotel.
Day
7:
Agra/Khajuraho.
Travel aboard the famous Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi and
continue by coach to Orchha, a medieval city on the River Betwa.
Proceed to Khajuraho, renowned for its splendid temples.
Day
8:
Khajuraho.
Tour the spectacular temples of Khajuraho, built by the Chandela
kings between the 9th and 13th centuries. The temples are
exquisitely carved with graceful statues and frieze of Gods and
Goddesses. Afternoon at leisure.
Day
9:
Khajuraho/Varanasi.
Fly to Varanasi, Hinduism's holiest city, situated on the sacred
Ganges River. Tour the important temples and shrines and pass
narrow streets filled with shops selling exotic spices and silks.
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