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Indian Nepal Tour - 13 Days

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Group Size : 2-14 people altitude  Max-Altitude : m
Destination : India Fitness level : Leisurely Plus
Trip Season : All Season ( Jan - Dec) Departure from : India
Meals : Breakfast
Accomodation : 3 star standard hotel
Trip Mode : Hotel
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Tour Itinerary

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Day 01 : Arrival in Delhi

Arrival in Delhi. Welcome by a representative. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi at the hotel.

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Day 02: Delhi

After breakfast visit the Red Fort (or Lal Qil'ah), symbol of the Mughal power, then the Jama Masjid mosque, the largest mosque in India, built in the 16th century. In a rickshaw, visit the narrow streets of Chandni Chowk, an amazing blend of history and modernity, as well as Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Continue to visit India Gate, the war memorial and the imperial residence of the British Vice-Kings, now the official residence of the President of the Republic of India. Then visit the Lotus Temple, Qutb Minâr , one of the tallest towers built in the 12th century. End of the tour with the visit of the tomb of Humâyûn, complex of Mughal architecture. Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Delhi at the hotel.

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Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur

After breakfast, departure to Jaipur, the pink capital city of Rajasthan, 258 km from Dehli. Known as one of the most lively and pleasant cities in India, Jaipur attracts many visitors. To begin, visit the temple Laxmi Narayan, immense temple of marble built in 1988, on a hill of Jaipur. Then visit the market of Jaipur, known for its local and traditional products. Finally, take a look at the stunning façade of the Palace of the Winds, the most romantic and well-known monument in the city.

Overnight in Jaipur.

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Day 04: Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel and, in the morning, excursion to the Amber Fort, ancestral home of the maharajas of Jaipur, with possibility of climbing the fort on the back of an elephant. Upon return to Jaipur in the afternoon, visit the splendid City Palace - the official residence of the royal family - on 7 floors and the astounding Jantar Mantar Observatory. End of the day free to stroll through the bazaars of the old town of Jaipur

Overnight in Jaipur.

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Day 05: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Departure by road to Agra, 250 km past Fatehpur Sikri, the former abandoned capital. Visit the Palace, meeting rooms and the spacious Panch Mahal with its 5 floors bunk like a chateau of maps and its 176 columns all carved differently. Finally, discover the tomb of Salim Chisti, Sufi saint of the Mughal Empire, then Buland Darwaza, a magnificent 54 m structure built of red sandstone with pink marble decorations.

Overnight in Agra.

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Day 06: Agra

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built between 1631 and 1653 on the initiative of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his late wife Mumtaz Mahal and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. Masterpiece of Muslim art, The Taj Mahal took of 22 years of work by 20,000 artisans craftmanship. Continuation of the walk with the visit of the Red Fort of Agra, transformed into a palace by the emperor Akbar in 1565 and enlarged by successive Mughal emperors. A symbol of the excellence of Mughal architecture, the fort also serves as an observation point for admiring the Taj Mahal. Visit of the mosque and the tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula, built by the Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.

Overnight in Agra.

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Day 07: Agra - Vârânasi (Benares)

Departure by train to Vârânasî. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and visit of Sārnāth, a Buddhist place located about ten kilometers of Varanasi. It was at Sārnāth that Buddha gave his first teaching after reaching the state of awakening Buddha. During the day, visit high places of Buddhism, including a magnificent museum.

Overnight in Vârânasi in the hotel.

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Day 08: Vârânasî

Departure early in the morning for the visit of Vârânasî, during a boat trip on the Ganges sunrise . On the sacred river are the rituals of the Hindus, the traditional cremation, the innumerable ghats (marches which cover the banks of the rivers or the banks of the basins in India), the sumptuous Nepalese temple Wooden construction, and its grant as well as Manikarnika Ghat, undoubtedly one of the oldest cremation ghats of the city. An extraordinary spectacle not to be missed, in a supernatural light. Continuation with the visit of the Kashi Vishwanath, temple dedicated to the god Shiva.

Overnight in Vârânasi in hotel.

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Day 09: Vârânasi - Kathmandu

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu at the hotel.

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Day 10: Kathmandu

In the morning, visit Swayambhunath , the oldest Buddhist temple in Kathmandu which offers a panoramic view of the city and the whole valley. Then, Durbar square arrived at the royal palace of Malla, residence of the kumari, the living incarnation of the Hindu goddess Durga. In the afternoon, visit Bodnath, one of the ten Nepalese sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Also known as Little Lhasa, the site is home to one of the biggest stupas in the world. Continue to the Pashupatinath temple, dedicated to the god Shiva and also listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Overnight in Kathmandu at the hotel.

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Day 11: Patan - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot

In the morning, visit of Patan and Bhaktapur, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu. City of style newari, Patan is an ancient royal city then called Lalitpur (City of the beauty). Its main monuments are the temple of Kumbeshwar, the Hiranya Mahavihar (Golden Temple), Durbar square with the temple of Krishna, and the royal palace, with its multiple doors decorated with religious motifs. There are also many other monuments, such as the royal bath, Shiva temple, Krishma Mandir temple, golden gate, temple of lions and temple of Taleju. As for Bhaktapur, this fabulous medieval city is the best preserved of the country, which has earned it to be classified in the patrimony of Unesco. Bhaktapur is now populated by peasants and craftsmen who make the street show, and the centuries-old rites and customs of the Newar are still very much alive. On the Thaumadhi Tole Square, the heart of Bhaktapur, stands the Nyatapola (Temple on five floors), the highest in Nepal (more than 40 m). Sunset at Nagarkot, located 33 km from Kathmandu and 20 km from Bhaktapur. It is one of the places from which you can see the highest peaks in the world, including the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range.

Overnight in Nagarkot at the hotel.

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Day 12: Kathmandu

In the early morning, go to see the sunrise over the Langtang mountain range, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, breakfast on return to Kathmandu and free time in town for the day. Overnight in Kathmandu at the hotel.

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Day 13 : Kathmandu - Departure

  • Accommodation on double sharing basis.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • All applicable govt taxes.
  • Ac vehicle for all transfers & intercity travel.
  • All the arrival and departure transfer with company representative.
  • Complete transportation with an English speaking guide.
  • Driver Allowance.
  • Toll Taxes and Parking.
  • State taxes.
  • Fuel.
  • All the currently applicable taxes.
  • Monument fees
  • Meals ( Lunch / Dinner )
  • Tips, Laundry, Phone calls
  • Any other expenses not mentioned above.

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