Route : Delhi-Udaipur-Pushkar-Ranakpur-Jaipur-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Kathmandu-Delhi
Day
01 :
Abroad - Delhi 
Arrive
at Delhi International airport.
On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be
met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 :
Delhi This morning you will be
taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers
ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red
Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience
from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street,
experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west
from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and
completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj
Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you
will be taken to visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate &
the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the
Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at
the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel
Day
03 :
Delhi - Udaipur 
Early
morning transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur
Leave:
Delhi at 0555 hrs by 9W 3401
Arrive: Udaipur at 0840 hrs
On
arrival in Udaipur, the guests will be met by our representative and
transferred to the hotel
Thereafter, city-tour of Udaipur, one of
India's most romantic cities and famed for its lovely palaces and lakes.
Begin by visiting the City Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms
and apartments, then continue on to the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari"
and the Folk Art Museum, to view the interesting collection of puppets &
paintings.
Late afternoon enjoy a cruise by private boat on the
placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the lake you have a wonderful view of
the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has
pleasant gardens running down to the waterside.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 :
Udaipur - Pushkar
Morning drive to Pushkar (260 km), en route visit Ranakpur Jain
temple
RANAKPUR - the most magnificent 15th century Jain
temples situated in the deep secluded valley of the Aravalli Hills. Though
over 500 years old, the temples here are superbly preserved in a
near-perfect condition. In the centre is the main "Chaumukha temple"
dedicated ot Adinath. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls
supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Every
conceivable surface is carved and every corner and angle is engraved with
Jain images. Includes visit to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the
Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Thereafter continue drive to
Pushkar
Pushkar
- is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full
moon) in the November each year. At this time this otherwise peaceful and
gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar take is thrown into colourful
confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle,
camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices beside the sacred Pushkar
Lake and to perform their rituals in its waters, to the accompaniment of
temple & folk music. Upto 200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into
town, along with numerous festooned camels and colourful pilgrims. After 10
hectic days of livestock dealing, camel racing and colourful festivities,
everybody goes for a big holy dip in the lake on the night of the full moon.
(Kartik Purnima).
Upon arrival in Pushkar - check into the Royal
Camp captures the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's
Safari and Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many
of the skills and crafts of Marwar. The camp consists of tents, each with
verandah, bedroom and bathroom. There is a large dining tent serving the
best of Rajasthani cuisine and a large open reception tent with seating
areas. The campfire is the focal point for the evening entertainment
programme with cocktails & rhythms of the Thar-music, dancing,
magicians, puppet shows, jugglers, flaming torches & camel parades.
Afternoon City tour of Pushkar - Pushkar boasts temples, though
few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site,
since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most
famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world
dedicated to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance
gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have
personally chosen Pushkar as its site.
Overnight at Camp
Day
05 :
Pushkar Full day at the fair. Built as 'an explosion
of fun, frolic, games and laughter', the fair provides some wonderful
photographic opportunities and is a rare change to see Rajasthani women
decked out in all their traditional jewellery, dress and finery. Temple
music wafts through the night, as the fires die down and the Rajasthani
melodies played on the stringed ek-tara come to a close. On the night of the
full moon, the pilgrims bathe by moonlight, then send marigold and rose
petals floating across the lake on green plate-like leaves. It is worth
getting up early to see the camels and tribes rousing themselves in the pink
of the dawn desert light.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 :
Pushkar - Jaipur Late morning drive to Jaipur (150 km)
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight at hotel
Day 07 :
Jaipur 
Morning
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.
Afternoon
tour of the City - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within
surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour
will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although
several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts
belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of
weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds",
and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical
instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to
your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 08 :
Jaipur - Agra Morning drive to
Agra (221 km), 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 Bulund Darwaza the largest
gateway in the world.
Thereafter continue drive to Agra
Upon
arrival in Agra - check into the hotel
Afternoon visit Red Fort &
the famous Taj Mahal
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river
Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his
citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has
imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj
Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah
Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It
has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for
the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage,
during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four small
domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal
and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj
Mahal is closed on Friday).
Stay at pristine Taj Mahal for sunset,
to see this true Wonder of the world in gentle late afternoon light.
Overnight
at hotel
Day 09 :
Agra - Khajuraho 
Morning
transfer to the railway station for train to Jhansi.
Leave:
Agra at 0820 hrs by Shatabadi express
Arrive: Jhansi at
1040 hrs
On arrival in Jhansi drive to Orcha for sightseeing
followed by lunch at Orcha Resort.
After lunch drive to Khajuraho.
Upon arrival the guests check into the hotel
Overnight at
hotel
Day 10 :
Khajuraho - Varanasi Morning
visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples. The
temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in
order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future
generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous
for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the
outstanding achievements of Indian art.
Thereafter visit the
Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their
proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of
the Chandela rulers in particular.
Afternoon transfer to airport
for flight to Varanasi
Leave: Khajuraho at 1405 hrs by 9W
724
Arrive:
Varanasi at 1445 hrs
On arrival in Varanasi, the guests will
be met by our representative and straight proceed to visit Sarnath.
Sarnath
- 5 miles out of Varanasi - one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world,
where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C. Here you will witness the
ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum
which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at
the site.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11 :
Varanasi -
Kathmandu Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a
boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness
the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important
religions. Visit some of the many Hindu temples that line the river Ganges.
Stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling, among other
things, the world famous Benaras Silks.
Rendezvous with a Hindu
astrologer, who will explain the influence of astrology on the way of life
of a devout and religious Hindu person.
Thereafter transfer to
airport for flight to Kathmandu
Leave: Varanasi at 1220 hrs by IC
752
Arrive: Kathmandu at 1330 hrs
On arrival in Kathmandu,
the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel
At sunset arrive at Swayambhunath stupa perched on a sacred hilltop
with the painted all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha gazing across the valley in
4 cardinal directions. Sunset views from here are simply spectacular with
Buddhist Pilgrims lighting butter lamps amidst prayer chanting amidst a
backdrop of mountain peaks.
Overnight at hotel
Day 12 :
Kathmandu 
Morning
tour of Kathmandu - locked in by the towering snow-clad mountains of the
Himalyan range, Kathmandu is the capital of the 'Hindu Kingdom of Nepal' -
an extraordinary land only now entering the 20th century. Walk through the
narrow cobbled lanes of the old Kathmandu city visiting its many ancient
temples among which the most unusual is the Temple of Kumari or 'the living
Goddess' where a little girl lives in her temple residence showering
blessings to her many followers. Visit the Hanuman Dhoka the ancient Royal
Palace complex which comprises of a series of 14 courtyards of which Nasal
Chowk is still used for Royal ceremonies including coronation.
Afternoon,
proceed onto Bodhnath, the largest stupa in the world where from a towering
golden pinnacle the painted eyes of the all-seeing Buddha gaze across the
valley in every direction, then proceed onto the Pashupatinath temple
situated on the banks of Bagmati temple which is the most holy temples of
the entire Hindu world. As entrance into the temple precint is permitted to
Hindus only, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities
performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river.
A sight of cremation being performed on the banks of the river is very
common.
Overnight at hotel
Day 13 :
Kathmandu
Morning visit Patan - an important ancient city of Kathmandu valley -
it is a treasure house of venerable and pisturesque buildings. It is also
known as the Cradle of Arts and Architecture of the valley. Visit the Patan
museum.
Afternoon visit Bhadgaon - home of medieval art and
architecture, also known as Bhaktapur or the city of the devotees. Raja
Ananda Malla supposedly created Bhaktapur in 889 A.D. designing his kingdom
in the shape of Shiva's conch shell or Shiva's drum. Thereafter continue to
Dhulikhel - the hilltop village is one of the famous spots for viewing
Overnight
at hotel
Day 14 :
Kathmandu - Delhi Morning
at leisure Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Delhi
Leave:
Kathmandu at 1350 hrs by IC 814
Arrive: Delhi at 1510 hrs
On
arrival in Delhi, the guests will be met by our representative
Late evening transfer to International airport for flight back
to home
Day 15 :
Delhi - Abroad Depart Delhi
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