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he tour runs across Indian subcontinent spanning India and Nepal. Where else would one find ancient and modern, art and architecture, forts and palaces, spiritualism and adventure, mountains and sea, shopping and leisure, beauty and the beasts packaged in the same tour! This most popular tour of the region is a must for those desiring to cover both the Himalayan brothers- India and Nepal.

  • Day01 - Bombay (Mumbai): Arrive at the commercial capital of India and check in. Rest of the day free for leisure. 
     
  • Day02 - Aurangabad: During the day visit notable attractions of the city which includes Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and old mansions of Colaba area. By the evening reach Aurangabad by flight and check in.
      
  • Day03 - Aurangabad: Excursion to Ajanta caves site, a scenic gorge having a series of caves. The Ajanta caves have ancient sculptures and some of the most stunning murals of Buddhist era. 
       
  • Day04 - Bombay: Visit the Ellora caves that are famed for their extraordinary sculptures. Also visit Daulatabad fort and Bibi ka Maqbara. Reach Bombay in the evening by flight with the option of using rest of the evening enjoying the pulsating nightlife of Bombay.
        
  • Day05 - Udaipur: Take the morning flight to Udaipur-the Lake City. Trip to Shilp Gram arts and crafts village. Sunset boat trip over Lake Pichhola.
       

  • City PalaceDay06 - Udaipur: Sightseeing of the city and shopping in the local bazaars. Visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal for Rajasthani dance performances. Optional dinner at the opulent Shiv Niwas Palace.
      
  • Day07 - Jaipur: Drive to Jaipur. Day sightseeing of the City Palace Complex and Amber Fort. Visit to a farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner. 
      
  • Day08 - Jaipur: Morning walking tour of some interesting streets and squares of the Pink City to catch glimpses of the habitual patterns of its people which even includes attending heart-rending prayers at Sri Govind Devji temple. Later, suggested walk in the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaars. Sunset view of Jaipur from imposing Nahargarh fort.
      The greatest monument that sheer love ever built...
  • Day09 - Agra: Visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar- Fatehpur Sikri on the way. At Agra visit the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
      
  • Day10 - Khajuraho: Train to Jhansi and further drive to Khajuraho. Guided tour of western group of temples.
      
  • Day11 - Varanasi: Morning tour to Eastern group of outstanding temples. Board the flight for Varanasi. At Varanasi take a walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
      
  • Day12 - Varanasi: Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very spiritual experience! Day tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
      
  • Day13 - Kathmandu: Fly to the Himalayan kingdom Nepal and reach Kathmandu valley. Day left free for leisure in hotel.
      
  • Day14 - Kathmandu: Day sightseeing of Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan with pulsating local lifestyle around them. Evening free to shop in the busy Thamel market.
      
  • Day15 - Kathmandu: Option of excursion to Dakshinkali temple (place of animal sacrifices) or Kirtipur or Buddist temple of Swambhunath or Changunarayan temple. Later, also visit the cremation ghats by the river Baghmati behind the enormous Pashupatinath temple.
      Enjoy the safari on the elephant's back.
  • Day16 - Chitwan National Park: Take a short flight to Royal Chitwan National Park, a huge virgin jungle in the fertile terai area of Himalaya foothills having a sizeable population of rhino and tiger. Stay in Jungle Camp. Explore the Park on elephant back. Evening campfire and exotic dinner.
       
  • Day17 - Chitwan National Park: Day to be used in visiting the park again. Also enjoy canoe ride over Narayani river, a leisurely way to appreciate the wildlife especially the Mugger.
     
  • Day18 - Pokhara: Transfer by car to Pokhara. Pokhara skyline is dominated by breathtaking Annapurna range crowned by Fishtail Peak (It has never been scaled). The reflection of range in Phewa lake is a mesmerizing sight. The leisurely stay watching mountains at Pokhara marks the perfect culmination of the trip. Day completely at leisure.
      
  • PokharaDay19 - Pokhara: Day to be used enjoying the perfect natural beauty of Pokhara and more than 8000 snowy peaks that are visible from here on a clear day.
     
  • Day20 - New Delhi: Fly back to Kathmandu watching majestic Himalaya peaks from the air. From Kathmandu change the flight to New Delhi. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping and visiting the local bazaars.
     
  • Day21 - New Delhi: Daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi).
     
  • Day22 - Departure: Day free till the time of departure. Transfer to airport at appropriate time. 
     
    Tour ends.
Proposed Hotels:
     Mumbai   Sahara Star 
     Aurangabad   Taj Residency 
     Udaipur   Fateh Prakash Palace 
     Jaipur   Alsisar Haveli 
     Agra   Taj View 
     Khajuraho   Taj Chandela 
     Varanasi   Taj Ganges 
     Kathmandu   Dwarika 
     Chitwan   Chitwan Jungle Lodge 
     Pokhara   Fishtail Lodge 
     New Delhi   Galaxy 
 
Tour Price per person:
     Basic cost   US$ 5,284  

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