Spiritual North India with Nepal

Freshen up after your breakfast and get ready to explore the beautiful city of Delhi. Begin your day covering the major attractions of Old Delhi such as Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Rajghat. Founded by Shahjanabad, Jama Masjid is one of the famous attractions that should be visited when in Delhi. Admire the beautiful architecture and get to know about its historical importance. Then head to Red Fort which is situated in the centre of the city. This imposing structure showcases the Mughal era and attracts thousands of tourists from all across the globe. Head to Rajghat that holds a great significance in the history of India. Later go for a rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk and witness the lively ambience of the city. By afternoon, make your way to Humayun’s Tomb which is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. This splendid tomb stands in the middle of an ornate Mughal garden making it a famous place to visit in Delhi. Proceed to visit Qutub Minar which is a soaring and brave tower that was built by various rulers over the course of time. After the monument tour, drive past the residence of the President of India, Parliament House and India gate that is built in the honor of sacrifices of Indian soldiers. Return back by evening for overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, get ready to proceed to Agra which is a 4 hour & 30 mint drive from Delhi. With a morning drive to Agra, you will be visiting Agra Fort, Itmah-dullah which is a famous tourist attraction of the city. After the tour, proceed for shopping at the local bazaars and spend the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

Today at sunrise, visit the beautiful Taj Mahal and admire the beauty of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur which is your next stop on this Tour. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikhri which is yet another popular tourist attraction of Agra. Continue your drive to Jaipur and on arrival check into the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure.

Enjoy delicious breakfast at the hotel and later visit Amber Fort where you will be enjoying the elephant ride that will take you to the top of the palace. You will then be visiting the Jag Mandir, Victoria Hall, Sheesh Mahal which are popular tourist attractions of Jaipur. Continue your tour of the sightseeing tour of Jaipur where you will be visiting other places like Maharaja’s City Palace which is a former Royal residence and now functional as a museum. Later visit Jantar Mantar which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and largest site stone and marble in Jaipur. Enjoy a photography session at the Hawa Mahal and admire the beauty of the region.

After breakfast, take flight to Varanasi. On arrival, you will get transferred to the booked hotel. Rest for a while and visit various ghats, sacred temples and local markets. By evening, attend the Arti on the River Ganges and return back for overnight stay.

Begin your day with an exclusive morning boat ride on the River Ganges and witness the beautiful sunrise. After the boat ride, head to visit the various ghats which are famous in Varanasi. Learn about the journey of life as per the Hindu system and visit Dashashwamedh Ghat and Manikarna Ghat. Proceed to your hotel for breakfast and then continue your tour by heading to Sarnath which is a popular Buddhist site in India. You will be visiting some of the popular places like Ashoka Pillar, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi, Digambar Jain Temple and the monasteries that depict the Buddhist life. Later, return back to Varanasi for overnight stay

After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya and on arrival, check in and refresh yourself. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

After breakfast proceed for guided tour to Bodhgaya and visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River and monasteries. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

Today after breakfast, drive to Patna and enroute visit Rajgir and Nalanda. Visit Gridhkutta, World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir. Later after lunch, drive to Nalanda where you will be visiting the ruins of world ancient University. On arrival at Patna, check in at the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Patna.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kushinagar. Visit the Ashoka Pillar, Lotus Tank and Chaumukhi. Later drive to Kushinagar and on arrival, check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Have your breakfast and proceed for half day guided tour to Kushinagar where you will visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa and Japan Temple. Later in the afternoon, drive to Lumbini. On arrival, check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Today, enjoy your breakfast and leave for Chitwan which is approximately 4.5-Hours drive from Kathmandu. Chitwan is well known attraction in Nepal that is visited mainly because of its national park and of the surrounding Dun valley. On arrival, check in at the lodge/camp and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge/ Camp and get ready for full day jungle activity that will keep you enthralled throughout the day. Travelers have a good chance to spot animals from a closer view on a jeep safari. You can choose to go for a elephant safari, canoe ride, bird watching tour and jungle walk tour that will make your day memorable and worthwhile. Return back in the afternoon for your lunch and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the national park. Relish in delicious dinner at the camp and overnight stay.

Breakfast will be served today at the lodge/ camp. You will then be driving back to Kathmandu which takes approximated 6 hours under normal road condition. Rest of the day is at leisure and overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Today after breakfast, get ready for city tour of Kathmandu. The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu is also known as Kantipur and is a well known tourist site that has seen many people from all over the world. In the first half of your sightseeing tour, you will be visiting temple of the Living Goddess, Kathmandu Durbar Square which is overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace which is an ancient place of the Nepalese Royalty. Next you will head to Swayambhunath which is situated approximately 4 km from the city. Said to be 2000 years old, this Buddhist Stupa is a major tourist site that has attracted tourists from everywhere. This magnificent structure houses solid hemisphere of brick and earth that supports a conical spire which is capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Rest for a while and later get ready to explore some other famous attractions of the city. Return back by evening for overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, you will be heading to Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath which are yet another tourist places in Nepal. Situated on the banks of the Bagmati River in Deopatan, Pashupatinath is a Hindu Temple that has seen heavy footfall of devotees from all over the world. This well known temple is dedicated to manifestation of Shiva called as Pashupati who is also known as the Lord of Animals. Adorned with wood carvings of members of Shiva’s family and beautiful interior, this temple is a must visit attraction in Nepal. After the temple tour, head to Bouddhanath Stupa which is known to be the largest stupa and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist Temple in the entire country. Bouddhanath was built in the 14th century and the temple has become one of the major highlight of the Tibetan Buddhism. It still remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for the local Nepalis, Buddhists and other tourists. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.