Golden Triangle with Kathmandu

(09 NIGHTS/10 DAYS)
Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi

Day 1:  Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Later in the day proceed for a sightseeing of Old Delhi, visiting the magnificent Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive past Chandni Chowk. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 2:  In Delhi
Today morning proceed for a sightseeing of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Moghul Emperor Humayun's Tomb, modern Lakshminarayan temple and a drive past the India Gate, Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 3:  Delhi – Jaipur by surface
(263 kms / 5 – 6 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Jaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city visiting the Maharaja's City Palace. Later, visit to the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Overnight is at the hotel.

   

Day 4:  In Jaipur
Today morning proceed for a visit to the Amber Fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani fort Palace. A major attraction at Amber is the elephant ride all the way up to the fort entrance. Afternoon is at leisure to explore the city on your own.  Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur - Agra via Fatehpur Sikri by surface
(250 kms/5 ½ Hrs)
Today you will leave Jaipur car/coach for Agra visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. On arrival, check in at hotel.

Later in the afternoon proceed for a visit to the Agra fort, with magnificent halls of private and public audiences and other palaces. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 6:  Agra - Delhi via Sikandra
(203 kms / 4 – 5 Hrs)
Morning proceed for a visit to the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in the memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Afternoon leave by car/coach for Delhi visiting en-route Sikandra to see Akbar's tomb located in a large walled garden on the road to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 7:  Delhi - Kathmandu By Air
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for a city sightseeing tour of Mahadev and Parvati Temple, Machhender Bahl, Temple house of Kumari, the vestal virgin  or  the living goddess. Later, visit Swayambhunath, a 2,500 year old site.  Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 8:  In Kathmandu
Morning proceed for a half day excursion to Bhadgaon, Bodhnath & Pashupatinath. In Bhadgaon, visit the ancient Gateway, Durbar square, the Royal residential quarter of Bhupendra Mall, the famous five storey temple of Nytapole in pagoda-style and other temples. Later, visit Bodhnath, the 2,500 year old Buddhist stupa. Also visit Pashupatinath where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of lingam. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 9:  In Kathmandu
Morning proceed for a half day excursion to Patan. Visit the old Newar City, the historic Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Teleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 10:  Kathmandu - Delhi By Air
In time transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the International airport to board flight for onward destination.