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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi in the evening. Upon arrival, you shall met & assisted
with your baggages at the airport by our executive and transferred to
prebooked
hotel.
Delhi
: India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi
is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient
& the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons
why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also
reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New
& Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British
& the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will
invariably confront the citys’ past.

DAY
02:
DELHI
After breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern capital of India.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan,
the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658
; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was
built from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation
site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House &
the Parliament. Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century
this is an early example of Mughal architecture ; Qutab Minar.
The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY
03
: DELHI - JAIPUR (260 KMS, 05 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur
: The capital city of the state of Rajasthan also know as “Pink City”
owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer
Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city
sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded
by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked
hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY
04
: JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur.
Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection
of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory
built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY
05
: JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (240 KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Agra.
Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor
Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned
after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including
the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces
which are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and check-in at prebooked
hotel.
DAY
06
: AGRA - DELHI
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built
by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of
his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences
amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which
was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar
to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in
Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed
by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj
began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor
Akbar's Mausoleum. Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in
at prebooked hotel.
DAY
07
: DELHI - KATHMANDU (FLIGHT, 9W 4107, 1130-1315 HRS)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Kathmandu.
On arrival in Kathmandu meet and assist at the airport and transfer to
prebooked hotel.
DAY
08
: KATHMANDU
After breakfast, Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath & Museaum.
In the afternoon, excursion to Patan and Tibetan Handicraft centre.
DAY
09
: KATHMANDU
After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath, Boudhnath & Bhadgaon.
Afternoon, excursion to Dhulikhel. Return to Kathmandu after sunset.
DAY
10
: KATHMANDU - DELHI (FLIGHT, 9W 4108, 1415-1530 HRS)
After breakfast, free for individual activities.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive
Delhi and transfer to prebooked hotel.
DAY
11 :
DEPART DELHI
Transfer
to the airport to board flight back home on onward destination.
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