Highlights of India and Nepal tour – 12 Days

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Highlights of India and Nepal tour – 12 Days Overview

India and Nepal two south Asian countries are very rich in cultural diversity, ancient and historical monuments, spirituality, nature, and many other wonderful things. Traveling to India and Nepal means you will be going through a very wonderful cultural, natural and spiritual immersion.

Our India and Nepal tour starts at New Delhi in India and ends in Kathmandu, Nepal. Visit amazing places in India like Delhi, Jaipur, Agra Taj Mahal gives you a broad perspective of Indian history, culture, and lifestyle. After a  memorable time in India, you fly into Kathmandu, Nepal from where your wonderful Nepal adventure begins. The cultural heritage sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, visit incredibly beautiful Pokhara for a close-up Himalayan and natural experience, and world-class jungle safari activities in Chitwan; all the activities are designed to give you a diverse taste of the beauty of Nepal.

The Highlights of India and Nepal tour will bring you across extraordinary moments that give you indescribable experience which you will cherish for whole life. So, Are you ready? We are ready when you are…

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  • Day 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI
  • Day 2 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING AND DRIVE TO JAIPUR 260 KMS / 5 HRS
  • Day 3 : JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
  • Day 4 : JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKIRI-AGRA 240 KMS / 6 HRS
  • Day 5 : AGRA – DELHI – Kathmandu
  • Day 6 : Kathmandu Exploration Day
  • Day 7 : Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • Day 8 : Pokhara
  • Day 9 : Pokhara - Chitwan 500 m
  • Day 10 : Chitwan Exploration Day
  • Day 11 : Chitwan - Kathmandu
  • Day 12 : Departure Day
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ARRIVAL DELHI

Meeting and assistance on arrival at the International airport, our representatives welcome and escort and transfer to the hotel, Overnight in Delhi

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DELHI SIGHTSEEING AND DRIVE TO JAIPUR 260 KMS / 5 HRS

Visits the old and new Delhi. We visit the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in the India, the Raj Ghat the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi; we will walk along the Chandni Chowk, the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity. In the visit of the New city we will see the India Gate an Arch of Commemorative victory; We will also go by the Presidential residence Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament Sansad Bhavan and Government buildings of the secretary; Connaught place, commercial and managerial center and Drive to Jaipur the Pink city. Overnight in Jaipur

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JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

Start the tour with visit t Amber Fort on jeep. Later proceed for half-day city tour visiting Maharaja\'s City Palace - Museums which contain the original collection of the Maharajas of Jaipur housing painting. Drive past the Palace of Winds through the rose - pink structures, and Jantar Mantar: the observatory on stone built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Overnight at hotel.

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JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKIRI-AGRA 240 KMS / 6 HRS

Continue drive for Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri Enroute built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Overnight Agra.

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AGRA – DELHI – Kathmandu

Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Drive back to Delhi and Fly to Kathmandu. You will be welcomed and received on your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu by our staff member. You will then be transferred and checked into hotel. The trip briefing will take place at some time in the evening. You will be informed about the briefing time on your arrival by our representative.

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Kathmandu Exploration Day

After breakfast in the morning, we go for the Kathmandu sightseeing tour. We are going to do the UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR today which includes: Swoyambhunath - The oldest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley, a beautiful abode for lots of monkeys thus also known as Monkey Temple, is also a perfect vantage point to see Kathmandu valley. Pashupatinath- A holy pilgrimage for Hindus and Hindu Crematorium, watch as the Hindu dead bodies are cremated in the most unique way in the world; we come across men with ash rubbed body, matted locks and dreaded look which is typical look of a Hindu Holy Men known as Sadhus. Boudhanath- the biggest Buddhist temple in the world; a site for Tibetan Buddhism where we can visit monasteries, watch the Holy Monks busy in their chanting ritual going around the temple. Patan Durbar Square- A Medieval Royal Palace area which is also known as the city of fine arts, we can see the finest example of metal and stone carving back to 14th century and also the amazing Nepali Architecture.

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Kathmandu to Pokhara

Early morning breakfast and check out hotel to go to Pokhara. A six hours’ drive takes us to the amazingly beautiful city of Pokhara 200 km west of Kathmandu. This is another scenic drive although a shorter one. Once you reach Pokhara, check into hotel and have some free time until the lunch. After lunch, get ready for a serene and beautiful walk along the lake Fewa. As you take stroll along the lake you can enjoy the view of the beautiful mountain peaks in the Annapurna range. Have relaxing evening.

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Pokhara

Wake up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful hill in Pokhara famous for Sunrise, for 35 minutes. A real Closed-up look of the Annapurna and Fishtail, and the unparalleled Sunrise from there makes a perfect start of our day. Enjoy the Mountain View and Drive back to Pokhara after breakfast go to the lake, hire a boat to cross it and hike up to World Peace Stupa, a nice hiking destination in Pokhara which will take about one hour to reach the top. It’s a beautiful viewpoint and a Buddhist Pilgrimage as well. You will be picked up from Peace Stupa and driven down to visit Davis falls and an ancient and longest cave in South Asia. Drive back to Pokhara and enjoy a free afternoon. Stay in a hotel

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Pokhara - Chitwan 500 m

After breakfast, we start driving to Chitwan National Park. It takes us about 4 hours to reach this beautiful National Park to the down south of Nepal. Chitwan national park was once the hunting ground of British and Nepalese aristocrats. Today, the animals - elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, leopard and deer - are protected, not shot. The greatest thrill here is to scout for wildlife on the back of an elephant. This national park is enlisted in the UNESCO’s Natural Heritage Site.

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Chitwan Exploration Day

Full day in Chitwan National Park for exciting activities like: jungle walk, elephant riding, village visit, canoeing, visit to elephant breeding center, bird-watching etc. A nature guide will lead us through all the activities giving us more insights about the wildlife, flora and fauna in the national park. View of wild and aquatic life like rhinoceros, deer, bear, crocodile, and different birds can make our day there. In the evening we can enjoy the Tharu cultural show. Tharus are aboriginal people of the area who have their own language, culture and tradition.

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Chitwan - Kathmandu

We are driving back to Kathmandu today after our breakfast. It takes us about 5 hours to reach Kathmandu. We can fly back with an extra cost. Later in the evening, we go for farewell Nepali dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu and can have discussion about the trip experience.

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Departure Day

Today is our last day of the tour so we will transfer you to airport for the departure to home.

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Cost Includes

  • Transfer service on arrival and departure
  • All accommodation as per Itinerary in respected category hotels in city
  • All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners included
  • Sightseeing in Nepal and India as per itinerary
  • Overland round transportations by private vehicle
  • Sunrise from Sarangkot and other sightseeing activities
  • Amazing jungle safari activities in Chitwan
  • Taj Mahal and Historical city Jaipur visit
  • Traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural show
  • Professionally Guided trip
  • Economy class flight Delhi to Kathmandu one way

Cost Exclude

  • Airfare to Delhi and from Kathmandu to home
  • Sightseeing monument entrance fees (about USD 47)
  • India and Nepal Visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips to guides.
  • Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
  • All kinds of drinks and personal expenses.
  • Expenses raised by those events which are not under our control

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