Highlights of India & Nepal

On arrival at Delhi airport, meet your tour manager in the arrival lounge who will assist you to transfer to the hotel where you will receive a traditional welcome. Stay two nights.

Enjoy breakfast followed by a briefing before starting the full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Asia’s largest spice market and explore Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw.

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Travel to Jaipur. Afternoon we enjoy some shopping at the local bazaar in Choti Chopper located inside the walled city. Stay two nights in Jaipur

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Start sightseeing tour with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and visit Amber Fort. This afternoon visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar and end the day with a cultural evening and dinner.

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Today travel to Ranthambhore National Park, the former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur a famous tiger reserve. Evening free to explore the town and stay two nights in Ranthambhore.

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Enjoy a morning and afternoon canter safari around the game reserve with an estimated area of 400sq km. Spot various wildlife species of animals, birds and reptiles and if lucky, see a Royal Bengal Tiger.

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We make our way to Agra, en-route visit Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a rickshaw ride to see several species of Indian and international migratory birds. Stay two nights in Agra.

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An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent halls. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones

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After breakfast travel to Lucknow, known as “the City of Nawab’s”. This bustling city is home to exceptional Islamic and British Raj-era architecture, some fascinating bazaars and amazing food, and is truly a unique mix of the ancient and the modern. In the evening enjoy a walking food tour which allows you to hop in, hop-out of the worldfamous traditional roadside eateries. Stay two nights in Lucknow.

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Enjoy a city sightseeing tour and visit Bada Imambara, a famous monument of Lucknow, Government Museum. In the afternoon visit a chikan workshop that will mesmerise you as you watch skilled workers delicately working in unique styles and stitches on very light cotton cloths. Also, take a leisure walk in Hazrat Ganj and Aminabad local bazaar.

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Travel to Varanasi, the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Be guided to the Dashashwamedh Ghat and witness the breath-taking evening Ganga Aarti ceremony (oil lamp prayer). Stay two nights in Varanasi.

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An early morning start for a heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to witness the perpetual movement of the pilgrims on the steps. After breakfast enjoy a city tour and then take an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon at the deer park after his enlightenment. We explore the weaving village observing the art of silk weaving and shop for beautiful souvenirs.

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After breakfast transfer to board your flight to Delhi. The remainder of the day is free to explore or go shopping. Stay overnight in Delhi.

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Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by a TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS executive in the arrival lounge followed by an assisted transfer to the designated hotel for an overnight stay.

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After breakfast travel to Chitwan. Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. Formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the Terai region, which formerly extended over the foothills of Nepal.

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After breakfast, enjoy wildlife safari. Experience rich wildlife, lush grasslands and spectacular sight of rare species of bird and animals such as one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, bear, wild boar, deer, bison and wild crocodiles in their natural habitat. Afternoon walk around the nearby village to witness the daily life of the locals.

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Early morning drive back to Kathmandu. Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu visiting the 5th century-old Pashupatinath temple, one of the largest Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath temple and the famous Durbar Square.

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Enjoy an excursion to Patan and Bhaktapur to witness a treasure of ancient Newari architecture and arts. Bhaktapur is an ancient Newar town in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur is listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artwork. Enjoy an evening visit to Thamel Market.

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After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Kathmandu airport.

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