Fascinating India & Nepal Tour

This tour is the perfect opportunity to see the beauty of Rajasthan combined with the classic culture of Nepal. We explore the rich cultural heritage of India, the links with the Great Mughal Empire and an insight into the importance religion plays in India's history. Discover the world of the holy Hindus who bathe in the Ganges at sunrise, and praise the fruits of the earth.

Our journey takes us into the royal heart of Rajasthan, where your accommodation is in the palaces of the Maharajahs. Staying in these places gives visitors a real feel of how life was lived here. We immerse ourselves in the ancient and splendorous culture of the cities of this desert state with its forts and palaces, absorbing the many religious images that give India's its rich cultural fabric today.

From here, our journey into Nepal takes on greater meaning we appreciate the subtle, and not so subtle, differences between Nepalese and Indian culture. Kathmandu is a cultural hotbed of entwined histories and fascinating cultural encounters that never disappoint, making it one of the most popular and sought-after destinations in South Asia. It truly is a place for travellers to realise their dreams.

ITINERARY

Day 01 DELHI
Detail Itinerary : You are met upon arrival in Delhi and you transfer to your hotel.

Day 02 DELHI
Detail Itinerary : After breakfast at the hotel, we head out by car for a comprehensive tour of Delhi. We visit the beautiful Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. From here we go to the imposing Moghul Red Fort and Ghandi Samadi (the hallowed cremation ground of Ghandi), before taking a walk through the labyrinth of frenetic streets that make up Chandni Chowk, the vivid, colourful bazaar abuzz with the life and soul of Old Delhi.

After Old Delhi, the tree-lined boulevards of New Delhi seem startlingly spacious. We stop for lunch in Connaught Place, which houses many famous restaurants with a good choice of different cuisine. After lunch we start our tour of New Delhi at the enchanting Laxmi Narayan Temple, and take a drive past The Presidents House to India Gate. We spend time enjoying the peace and tranquillity of Humayan's Tomb, and marvelling at the Bhai Temple (a perfect lotus-shaped temple) and Qutab Minar.

In the evening there is time for shopping before viewing a spectacular light and sound show at the Red Fort. We return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 03 DELHI - UDAIPUR
Detail Itinerary : Transfer for your flight to the romantic city of Udaipur, where you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 04 UDAIPUR
Detail Itinerary : Morning city sightseeing tour, visiting the temples and palaces of this cultural centre. A beautiful and romantic city, it is composed of a number of irresistible gardens and lakes that give it air of transcendence of the mundane. Nothing here is unremarkable; everything has a special and heart-lifting charm, and an arts scene dating back centuries continues to drum an incessant beat here. A city tour is arranged to take in the City Palace and wonderful museum and the Jagdish Temple. The afternoon is free to relax or take a boat ride on Pichola Lake.

Day 05 UDAIPUR - JODPHUR
Detail Itinerary : Transfer to the airport for your flight to Jodphur. On arrival you are met and transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is free to relax and explore.

Day 06 JODPHUR
Detail Itinerary : Jodhpur is the famous, blue-hued fortress city of Rajasthan, situated right on the edge of the Thar Desert. Time is spent visiting the massive, battle-scarred Meharnagarth Fort on the edge of this strategic town, and exploring the fascinating historical museum, which details Jodhpur's past as a city well worth fighting for.

Day 07 JODPHUR - JAIPUR
Detail Itinerary : Transfer for your flight to Jaipur. On arrival you are met and transfer to your hotel for rest and leisure.

Day 08JAIPUR
Detail Itinerary : Morning city sightseeing tour of the Pink City of Jaipur. Jaipur was constructed in 1727 out of local pink sandstone that glows gloriously in the setting sun, providing a spectacular backdrop to the typical Rajasthani cultural sights that continue to thrive here in their traditional manner. We take time to absorb the charms of this wonderful city, visiting the elaborate City Palace and the Royal Observatory. Then we make a special journey to the Amber Fort outside the city walls. Ride up to the fort in style on the broad back of an elephant, and again taste the life once lived by reigning Maharajahs.

Day 09 JAIPUR - AGRA
Detail Itinerary : Departure by road to Agra, 235 kms away. On the way, we stop to visit the deserted city of Fatephur Sikri. Fatepur Sikri was abandoned when the town’s water supply dried up, and taking a wander through its deserted streets is a surreal yet valuable experience. On arrival at Agra, you check into your hotel.

Day 10 AGRA - ORCHHA
Detail Itinerary : Morning city sightseeing tour, starting at the immortal Taj Mahal. We spend several hours exploring this sacred sight and learning its history before exploring Agra’s Red Fort set high above the city. In the afternoon, we set off by car for the ancient haveli town of Orchha. On arrival, we check into your hotel.

Day 11 ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO
Detail Itinerary : We set out in the morning to explore the fantastic temples and palaces of this Bundela town. Nearby is the seven-story palace of Bir Singh Deo, decorated with colourful frescoes and miniature paintings that depict the love story between Radha and Lord Krishna. We visit the Ram Raja Temple, the only site in India where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king. In the afternoon we continue our journey by road, reaching Khajuraho by evening and settling into your hotel.

Day 12 KHAJURAHO - VARANASI
Detail Itinerary : Morning sightseeing tour of the temples of this mystical city. We spend the morning in awe of the impressive rock temples that draw visitors from around the world. The erotic carvings on the temple walls have been the subject of decades of speculation and mystery. In the afternoon we connect with your flight to Varanasi, where you are met on arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 13 VARANASI
Detail Itinerary : Varanasi is the most sacred city of all for Hindus, and for visitors it never fails to hold a special place in memories of India. We take a morning tour to the birth place of Lord Buddha at Sarnath, and in the afternoon we tour of the sights of Varanasi, visiting the Golden and Annapurna Temples and the sacred cremation ground at Jalsain Ghat on the River Ganges.

Day 14 VARANASI - KATHMANDU
Detail Itinerary : We head out at dawn by boat onto the water of the sacred River Ganges, where the air is already alive with the activity of devout pilgrims cleansing mind and soul in the light of the rising sun. It is a humbling and unforgettable sight. We then transfer for your flight to Kathmandu, where you are met on arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 15 KATHMANDU
Detail Itinerary : Morning excursion to Patan to see the ancient Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, including Bhatgaon and Bodnath. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Kathmandu's wonderful markets, and to get a thrilling taste of Nepalese culture and cuisine.

Day 16 KATHMANDU
Detail Itinerary : We transfer to the airport or station for your onward destination. Tour ends.