No
of Days
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(15
Nights / 16 Days)
Places To Be Covered
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Delhi -
Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi -
Kathmandu
Day 1 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi, meet Canter
Tours representative there and transfer to the hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 2 / Delhi
In the morning after breakfast go to sightseeing tour for New
Delhi where enjoy buildings recall the days when India was the
Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century
Qutab Minar, India Gate, the President’s House, Mahatama Gandhi
Memorial and the grand government buildings. Also visit Birla
Mandir temple popularly known as Laxmi Narayan Temple. Overnight
stay in Delhi.
Day 3 / Delhi - Jaipur
In the morning after breakfast
proceed to Jaipur by surface, the former Maharaja of Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Later visit the City Palace
- the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and is known for
its stunning architecture, it also houses a museum later enjoy
the dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village resort) where you
will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you will
also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show
and various other interesting activities. Overnight stay at
Jaipur.
Day 4 / Jaipur
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed for sightseeing
of Jaipur enjoy the majestic Amber Fort where guest can enjoy
Elephant safari. Post lunch tour of Palace of Winds also known
as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a
façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies
from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could
sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge
at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately
measured since the 17th century. Evening free to explore the
colourful bazaars where one can shop for various handicrafts.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 5 / Jaipur - Agra
In the morning proceed to Agra by car via Fatehpur sikri also
known as “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal
emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply
failed. Arrive Agra by lunch and transfer to hotel. After lunch
visit Agra Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards,
fountains and gates. Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich
heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 6 / Agra
In the morning visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise- one
of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant
expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17
years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife
continue visiting the Agra Fort- a hilltop citadel with fabulous
courtyards, fountains and gates. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 7 / Agra - Gwalior (by train)
Gwalior- Orchha (by surface)
In the morning transfer to railway station to board the train to
Gwalior, arrive Gwalior, meet Canter Tours representative at the
railway station & proceed for sightseeing tour of Gwalior known
for its spectacular hilltop citadel. Within walls lie Jain
statues, Rajput Palaces, Hindu temples and a Victorian school.
Later proceed to Orchha, a historical site with magnificent
temples and monuments. Some of the palaces were decorated with
painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the
Bundela school of painting. Overnight stay in Orchha.
Day 8 / Orchha - Khajuraho
In the morning after delicious
breakfast proceed to Khajuraho by car Khajuraho-
the legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable
experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic wonders,
these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are
covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. Built
within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs,
the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were
discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame
for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Arrive
Khajuraho and transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 9/ Khajuraho
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed for sightseeing
tour of khajuraho- famous for the legendary temples of khajuraho
built in the 9th and the 10th century. Acknowledged as one of
the world’s artistic wonders. Khajuraho has achieved fame for
the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Overnight stay in
Khajuraho.
Day 10/ Khajuraho - Varanasi (by
train)
In the morning after a relaxed
breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight to Varanasi -
said to be the India’s most sacred city situated on the western
bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city
in the world. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described,
only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Later
half day sightseeing tour of varanasi visiting the temples & at
evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats. Overnight stay in
luxury hotel of Varanasi.
Day 11/ Varanasi
In the morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the
way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath,
10kms. East of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism’s major centers
of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to
Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park and
the museum and later back to Varanasi. Overnight stay in hotel
of Varanasi.
Day 12/ Varanasi - Kathmandu (By
flight)
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to the Airport
to connect flight for Kathmandu- the capital town of Nepal, the
house of the highest mountains, kathmandu is as much steeped in
beauty as in the history of this wonderland. The place has ever
since been the center for art, crafts, culture and a rich
heritage. Arrive Kathmandu, meet Canter Tours representative at
the airport & transfer to hotel for overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 13 / Kathmandu
In the morning after breakfast enjoy sightseeing tour of
the KATHMANDU CITY visit
the Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra
Malla in 1549 AD, the temple of Kal Bhairav and the temple of
Kumari (Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess - represents a very
ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju is Buddhist
by birth. The Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony
window. Once a year during Indra Jatra festival, the King of
Nepal seeks the Kumari's blessing. Kasthamandap - Located near
the Kumari Temple is said to be built from the wood of a single
tree from the city. The city of Kathmandu derives its name from
this temple. The Kathmandu Durbar Square was listed in the
UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
BOUDDHANATH STUPA:
The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of Kathmandu. This
ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and
is the centre of Tibetan Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO
World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
PASUPATINATH TEMPLE: This
important Hindu temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple
with a two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one
of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are
allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the activities
performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the
Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World
Heritage Monument List in 1979. Evening at leisure. Overnight
stay in Kathmandu.
Day 14/ Kathmandu
In the morning after breakfast visit SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA-
the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old.
Painted on the four sides of the spire's base are the all -
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City
and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of
Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley.
This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also
listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Evening transfer to Nepalese Restaurant Bhanchaghar for a
Traditional Nepali Welcome reception and dinner. Here you will
have the opportunity to enjoy a live Nepalese Cultural programme
performed by beautiful young girls dressed in ethnic traditional
Nepalese costumes and jewelry representing various parts of
Nepal. Dinner will follow this programme. Overnight stay in
Kathmandu.
Day 15/ Kathmandu - Delhi
In the morning transfer to airport to board the flight for
Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Evening shopping enjoy
central market. Overnight stay in Delhi
Day 16 / Departure
Transfer in time to the airport to connect the flight back home.
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Dist. Centre, Janak Puri,
New Delhi - 110058.
(INDIA)
Ph.: 91-11-66402592/93
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