Day 01 - Mumbai:
Arrive at the commercial capital of India and check
in. Rest of the day free for leisure.
Day 02 -Aurangabad:
During the day visit notable attractions of the city
which includes Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and old mansions of
Colaba area. By the evening reach Aurangabad by flight and check in.
Day 03 -Aurangabad:
Excursion to Ajanta caves site, a scenic gorge having a series of caves. The
caves have ancient sculptures and some of the most stunning murals of Buddhist
era.
Day 04 -Bombay:
Visit the Ellora caves that are famed for their extraordinary sculptures. Also
visit Daulatabad fort and Bibi ka Maqbara. Reach Bombay in the evening by flight
with the option of using rest of the evening enjoying the pulsating nightlife
of Bombay.
Day 05 -Udaipur:
Take the morning flight to Udaipur-the Lake City. Trip to Shilp Gram arts and
crafts village. Sunset boat trip over Lake Pichhola.
Day 06 -Udaipur:
Sightseeing of the city and shopping in the local bazaars.
Visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal for Rajasthani dance performances. Optional
dinner at the opulent Shiv Niwas Palace.
Day 07 - Jaipur:
Fly to Jaipur. Day sightseeing of the City Palace Complex
and Amber Fort. Visit to a farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner
Day 08 - Jaipur:
Morning walking tour of some interesting streets and
squares of the Pink City to catch glimpses of the habitual patterns of its people
which even includes attending heart-rending prayers at Sri Govind Devji temple.
Later, suggested walk in the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaars. Sunset
view of Jaipur from imposing Nahargarh fort.
Day 09 -Agra:
Visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar- Fatehpur Sikri on the way. At Agra
visit the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Day 10 - Khajuraho:
Reach Khajuraho by flight. Guided tour of western group
of temples.
Day 11 - Varanasi:
Morning tour to Eastern group of outstanding temples. Board the flight for Varanasi.
At Varanasi take a walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes to feel
the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
Day 12 -Varanasi:
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A
very spiritual experience! Day tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first
sermon.
Day 13 - Kathmandu:
Fly to the Himalayan kingdom Nepal and reach Kathmandu valley. Day left free
for leisure in hotel.
Day 14 - Kathmandu:
Day sightseeing of Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan with pulsating local
lifestyle around them. Evening free to shop in the busy Thamel market.
Day 15: Kathmandu:
Option of excursion to Dakshinkali temple (place of animal sacrifices) or Kirtipur
or Buddist temple of Swambhunath or Changunarayan temple. Later, also visit
the cremation ghats by the river Baghmati behind the enormous Pashupatinath
temple.
Day 16:Chitwan National Park:
Take a short flight to Royal Chitwan National Park, a huge virgin jungle in
the fertile terai area of Himalaya foothills having a sizeable population of
rhino and tiger. Stay in Jungle Camp. Explore the Park on elephant back. Evening
campfire and exotic dinner.
Day 17: Chitwan National Park:
Day to be used in visiting the park again. Also enjoy canoe ride over Narayani
river, a leisurely way to appreciate the wildlife especially the Mugger.
Day 18:Pokhara:
Transfer by car to Pokhara. Pokhara skyline is dominated by breathtaking Annapurna
range crowned by Fishtail Peak (It has never been scaled). The reflection of
range in Phewa lake is a mesmerizing sight. The leisurely stay watching mountains
at Pokhara marks the perfect culmination of the trip. Day completely at leisure.
Day 19: Pokhara:
Day to be used enjoying the perfect natural beauty of Pokhara and more than
8000 snowy peaks that are visible from here on a clear day.
Day 20:New Delhi:
Fly back to Kathmandu watching majestic Himalaya peaks from the air. From Kathmandu
change the flight to New Delhi. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping
and visiting the local bazaars.
Day21 - New Delhi:
Daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and Lutyen’s Delhi (New
Delhi).
Day 22 - Departure:
Day free till the time of departure. Transfer to airport at appropriate time.
