Delhi

Swaminarayan Akshardham - Day 1: Company representatives will collect you from your hotel or another central location in Delhi. After freshening up, enjoy local sightseeing, including the modern Hindu temple, Akshardham.

Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw, stopping to see the Jama Masjid and other monuments. Ride through the bustling market of Old Delhi.

Red Fort - Pause at The Red Fort for a photo opportunity and possible sightseeing.

Raj Ghat - Visit the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Explore one of Delhi’s most popular Sikh temples and its canteen, where meals are prepared for thousands daily.

New Delhi

India Gate - After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing in New Delhi. Visit landmarks like The India Gate and the Diplomatic District, where you can see The Parliament House and Secretarial Buildings.

Lotus Temple - Visit the temple that welcomes all beliefs and faiths, designed in the shape of a lotus flower.

Humayun’s Tomb - Explore the famous Mughal tomb, a UNESCO site, and admire the unique architecture of the monument.

Qutub Minar - See India’s largest brick minaret, a UNESCO site, along with the mosque complex.

Lodhi Garden - Conclude your exciting sightseeing with a visit to the relaxing Lodhi Gardens, where you can observe historical tombs and local life in Delhi.

Jaipur

Monkey Temple - On the way to Jaipur, visit a beautiful temple complex inhabited by many monkeys.

Jaipur

Amber Palace - After breakfast, meet the guide for local sightseeing. Visit places like Amber Fort, a magnificent fort palace nestled among the hills.

Jal Mahal - Stop for a photo at The Water Palace.

Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind - Pause for a photo at the Palace of Wind, a distinctive wall with over 1,000 tiny windows, with the option to explore inside.

City Palace of Jaipur - Visit the City Palace complex, including the museum and royal exhibitions.

Royal Gaitor Tombs - Explore the beautiful tombs of the royal family, located in a serene setting among the hills.

Agra

Fatehpur Sikri Fort - En route to Agra, explore the palace complex in the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Agra Fort - After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful Agra Fort.

Agra

Taj Mahal - Visit the iconic symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, with a guide at sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast afterward.

Orchha Fort - After breakfast, drive to the small Hindu town of Orchha for local sightseeing, known for its temples and stunning medieval palaces.

Orchha

Orchha Fort - Visit the Rama Temple and a palace offering views of the town. Enjoy some leisure time in Orchha.

Khajuraho

Khajuraho Temples - Explore the western and eastern temple complexes, a UNESCO site.

Varanasi

Ganga Aarti - Witness the spectacular Aarti ceremony, offering fire to the gods, at the Ganges River.

Varanasi

Sarnath - Travel to Sarnath, 6 km away, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Key attractions include Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa.

Alamgir Mosque - Visit a renowned mosque in Varanasi.

Lumbini in Nepal, crossing the border

Lumbini - After breakfast, travel to Lumbini in Nepal, crossing the border. Prepare one passport photo and 30 USD. Overnight at a hotel in Lumbini, a Buddhist pilgrimage site and the birthplace of Buddha.

Lumbini sightseeing and travel to Pokhara

Lumbini Zone - Visit the serene Lumbini Zone, a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal’s Rupandehi District, where Queen Mahamayadevi is said to have given birth to Siddhartha Gautama around 563 BCE.

Pokhara - After sightseeing, travel to the renowned and beautiful city of Pokhara, the gateway to the Himalayas. Enjoy leisure time in Pokhara and overnight at a hotel.

Pokhara sightseeing

Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) - After breakfast, take a boat ride on the famous Phewa Lake, admiring the stunning views of the Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna Massif. Stop at Varahi Temple.

Devi’s Fall - Visit a waterfall in Pokhara, where the water forms a tunnel approximately 500 feet (150 m) long and 100 feet (30 m) below ground level.

Bindhya Basini Temple - Visit the Bindhyabasini Temple, the oldest in the city, attracting locals, Nepalis, and foreigners. The main temple is dedicated to goddess Bindhyabasini, an incarnation of Kali.

Trekking in Pokhara and travel to Kathmandu

Sarangkot - Enjoy a morning trek to see the sunrise. Sarangkot offers views of the beautiful Annapurna Himalayan range and orange hues.

Kathmandu - After leisure activities and sightseeing, drive to Kathmandu. The evening is at leisure, with an overnight stay at a hotel.

Kathmandu sightseeing

Kathmandu Durbar Square - Visit Durbar Square, the old royal palace at the city’s center, surrounded by temples and important buildings.

Swayambhunath - After Durbar Square, visit Swayambhunath, the most important and oldest Buddhist worship site in Nepal, famous for the Buddha’s eyes observing the world from all directions. Then visit Bodnath, the largest stupa in Nepal.

Pashupatinath - Proceed to Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most important Hindu pilgrimage site on the Bagmati River, dedicated to Shiva.

Kathmandu - Patan and Bhaktapur

Patan (Lalitpur) - Visit Patan Durbar Square, known for its ancient places, temples, and shrines with exquisite carvings. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, housing a museum with bronze statues and religious objects.

Bhaktapur - After Patan, proceed to Bhaktapur, the valley’s third-largest city, known for preserving its medieval character.

Boudhanath Stupa - Visit one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and the world. The influx of Tibetan refugees has led to the construction of over 50 gompas.

Kathmandu Delhi flight and drop off to the airport in Kathmandu

Airport Gate - Transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi.

• Ricksaw ride in Delhi
• Local guides in key cities
• Complimentary bottled water
• Convenient pick up and drop off in Delhi
• Stay in 3-star AC accommodations with private bathrooms
• Daily breakfast included
• Scenic boat rides in Varanasi
• International flight between Kathmandu and Delhi with luggage allowance
• Private AC vehicle with English speaking driver

• Lunch and dinner
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Entry admission to the monuments (200 USD)
• Visa to Nepal (30 USD, available at the border)

During this tour you will have an opportunity to see the most significant and beautiful places and cities in both India and Nepal.

The tour is organised by AC car and includes one international flight from Kathmandu to Delhi. You will admire the beauty of the North India as well as you will see the most picturesque and interesting towns and cities in Nepal. The tour includes sightseeing of the most significant places on the map of India and Nepal such as Taj Mahal, The Pink city Jaipur, Varanasi city at Ganges river, Kathmandu city with its unique architecture and many other wonderful places. During this fascinating tour you will visit the wonder of the world Taj Mahal, learn to cook taking part in cooking classes in Jaipur, take a boat ride on Ganges river, see the beauty if Himalayas in Nepal and experience many other attractions.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Dress properly to the temples and mosques (arms and legs must be covered)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.