TAJ AND GANGES TOUR

The tour has been innovatively designed to combine the best of India and Nepal, where in 13 nights & 14 days, you would have an insight on north of India and Nepal. Everyday life and culture in the rural areas, spiritualism with Hinduism, Buddhism and last but not the least tracking the Royal Bengal Tiger and the only place to locate Single Horn Rhino an elephants back.

Two lunch venues have been carefully chosen which besides a tongue teasing cuisine also offer a chance to visit few pristine sights without consuming much of your time.

Day 01 Arrive Delhi A warm welcome on arrival at airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi Morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Rajghat. Later in the afternoon visit Qutub Minar, Chhatarpur Temple, Humayun's Tomb and The Bahai Temple. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Delhi / Jaipur Drive along the national highway 8 and arrive at Samode palace for an elaborate lunch served in a grand royal fashion. Continue drive to Jaipur and check in at your hotel. Evening explore the colourful bazaars witnessing the locals involved in their daily affairs. Overnight at the hotel

Day 04 Jaipur A busy day of sightseeing includes Amber Fort, the City Palace, the Palace of Winds & Jantar Mantar. Also visit the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Jaipur / Agra After an early breakfast proceed to Agra en-route visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Agra and check-in at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Agra In the morning proceed for the city sightseeing and visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Sikandra. The evening gives you an option to visit the legendary Taj once again at sun set. Overnight and stay at the hotel.

Day 07 Agra / Khajuraho Travel by train to Jhansi. Assistance on arrival and drive to Orchha. Lunch at Orchha resorts on the banks of river Betwa. After lunch drive to Khajuraho. In the evening witness a special dance program at the Kandharia Auditorium. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 Khajuraho / Varanasi Morning tour of the temples of khajuraho. Return to hotel and check out to catch a flight to Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the evening visit the Ghats on the banks of the rive. Also enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges and participate in the evening Aarti ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 Varanasi / Delhi Very early in the morning before sun rise return to the River Ganges to witness the morning rituals and prayers of the devotees who begin their day with a dip in the river. Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out to visit one of the most important sites of Buddhism - Sarnath. Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to a restaurant near the airport where you could freshen up and have dinner before continuing on to the International airport for return flight home.

Optional extension to Nepal:-

Day 09 Varanasi / Kathmandu Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to either relax or take an optional tour into the city and enjoy souvenir shopping and bargain hunting in the local shops and stalls of Kathmandu . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Kathmandu Tour the city and visit the most important Buddhist and Hindu sites. The tour guide remains at your disposal to recommend you various options of fine dining and shopping. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel .

Day 11 Kathmandu / Royal Chitwan Track the Royal Bengal Tiger and Single Horn Rhinos. Then take a short flight to Bharatpur and continue drive to the interiors of the jungle where we find you a jungle retreat.

Day 12 Royal Chitwan This day is at your will and the choice is upto you to either stay back and relax in your cottage or to proceed for a safari into the jungle.

Day 13 Chitwan / Kathamandu Return to Kathmandu to catch up on your last minute shopping. Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese way. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 Nepal / India Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi where Day Rooms are booked at hotel close to the airport until your departure. Transfer to airport in time to board the return flight back home.