Special Maharaja Holiday Tours
India & Nepal Tour Package
Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Chitwan
- Shivpatinagar - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day - 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred
to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis.
Overnight at hotel.
Day - 02 : Delhi
In the first half of the day enjoy city tour covering India Gate,
President's house, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple.
After lunch enjoy city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red
Fort, Gandhi Memorial followed by sound & light show at Red
Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into hotel. Day free to
enjoy city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 04 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort with joy ride on an Elephant - The
Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, Afternoon city
tour covering City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a
series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend
of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An
observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab
Ki Haveli - The haveli which shows the rare beauty of Rajasthani
architecture , Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 05 : Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted
town of Mughal Dynasty) - Jama Masjid, The Buland Darwaza, Palace
of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check
into hotel. Afternoon visit Red Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra'
is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction
of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb - The tomb is
of particular interest since many of its design Elephants overshadow
the Taj. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 06 : Agra - Khajuraho
Morning visit Taj Mahal - a poem written in white marble, the most
extravagant monument ever built for love, followed by transfer to
Airport to catch flight to Khajuraho, on arrival transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Eastern / Western group of Temples. Overnight
at hotel.
Day - 07 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Today tansfer to Airport to catch flight to Varanasi. On arrival
in Varanasi transfer to hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion
to Sarnath. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 08 : Varanasi
Varanasi's principle attraction is the string of bathing ghats which
line the western ghats of River Ganges, enjoy boat ride at dawn.
After breakfast visit the Ghats, Tulsi Manas Temple, Alamgir Temple,
Bharat Mata Temple . Later free to roam about. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 09 : Varanasi - Shivpatinagar
Morning drive to Shivpatinagar enroute visiting Kushinagar : a small
town amidst a dense forest, famous as this was the place where Buddha
passed into Parinirvana (went for his heavenly abode). Arrive into
the charming & colonial estate and check in into hotel. Afternoon
visit Kapilvastu - the place where Buddha spent his childhood and
youth. Spent the night at hotel after having Gala Dinner including
bar-be-que, special music & dance.
Day - 10 :Shivpatinagar - Chitwan
Morning free to relax, in the afternoon drive to Chitwan enroute
visiting Lumbini - The birthplace of Buddha. Arrive and check in
into the Nature Resort. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 11 : Chitwan National Park
Day free for Jungle activities such as Nature walk, bird watching,
village visiting. Elephant back Safari, etc. In the evening enjoy
Traditional Tharu Cultural Dance. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 12 : Chitwan - Pokhara
Morning drive to Pokhara. Arrive and check in into hotel. Afternoon
stroll around the Lake side. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 13 : Pokhara
Early morning one hour boat ride at Phewa Lake and then visit the
Temple situated in the middle of the lake. After breakfast take
an excursion to Sarangkot. Drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 14 : Pokhara - Kathmandu
Today drive to Kathmandu. On arrival & check in into hotel.
Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 15 : Kathmandu
Full day city tour of Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. Overnight
at hotel.
Day - 16 : Kathmandu
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu & Patan city. Overnight
at hotel.
Day - 17 : Kathmandu - Delhi Departure
Transfer to Airport to board your flight to Delhi where we will be
holding the rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner later departure
transfer to International Airport to catch international flight. |