12 Days Delhi,
Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi,
Kathmandu, Patan, Bhadgaon
Day 1 Fri: Depart North America
Depart North America on your exciting Highlights of
India & Nepal tour. Day rooms are provided in
Singapore at the AMBASSADOR TRANSIT HOTEL. East
Coast passengers connect through London.
Day 2 Sat: Arrive Delhi
Today arrive in India’s capital city of Delhi. You
are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and
escorted to the TAJ PALACE HOTEL.
Day 3 Sun: Old Delhi Sightseeing
After a leisurely morning, tour of Old Delhi
includes the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and
the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. (BD)
Day 4 Mon: New Delhi Sightseeing / Jaipur
Morning embark on a tour of New Delhi. Drive along
Rajpath, the capital’s broadest avenue to view the
Parliament House, the President’s House and India
Gate. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and
Birla Temple. Afternoon
drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
Check in at JAI MAHAL PALACE HOTEL. (BD)
Day 5 Tue: Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur
Sightseeing
This morning ascend the mountain fortress of Amber,
riding atop decorated and painted elephants. Enjoy
an afternoon tour of Jaipur City as you visit the
Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the ancient observatory.
(BD)
Day 6 Wed: Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
This morning drive to Agra, en route, visiting the
abandoned ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. In Agra,
visit the 16th century Agra Fort and enjoy the
magnificent Taj Mahal in the warm glow of sunset.
TAJ VIEW HOTEL. (BD)
Day 7 Thu: Agra / Khajuraho
This morning experience the train ride to Jhansi.
Continue by road to Khajuraho, en route visiting
Orcha, a medieval city frozen in time and space,
existing to this day, as it must have in the 17th
century. TAJ CHANDELA HOTEL.
(BD)
Day 8 Fri: Khajuraho / Varanasi
Visit the Western & Eastern group of Temples before
flying to Varanasi (Benares), India’s holiest city.
Visit the stupas, ruins at Sarnath, scene of
Buddha’s first sermon. This evening meet with an
expert astrologer who will read your palm, if you so
desire. TAJ GANGES HOTEL. (BD)
Day 9 Sat: Varanasi / Kathmandu
Enjoy the sunrise during an early morning boat ride
on the Ganges, followed by a walking tour of the old
city. Fly to Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. This
afternoon visit Durbar Square, Temple of the Living
Goddess and
Swayambhunath. ANNAPURNA HOTEL. (BD)
Day 10 Sun: Patan & Bhadgaon Excursion
Today, tour the charming town of Bhaktapur,
Pashupathinath and Bodhnath, followed by an
afternoon tour of Patan and the Tibetan handicrafts
center. This evening enjoy a presentation of
Nepalese folk dances. (BD)
Day 11 Mon: Depart Kathmandu/Delhi
Today fly to Delhi. You will be transferred back to
the airport after dinner for your flight back home.
(BD)
Day 12 Tue: Arrive North America
Arrive home today with warm memories of your journey
through fascinating India and Nepal.
