Rajasthan with Nepal Tour
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Duration : 23 Nights / 24 days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mount Abu - Udaipur-Pushkar - Jaipur-Agra-Varanasi- Kathmandu-Chitwan - Pokhra - Kathmandu - Delhi
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Day 01: Delhi
 Welcome to India and assistance on arrival at Delhi International Airport. You will be transfer to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast tour of historic city visiting Old Delhi to see magnificent Red Fort, The Jama Masjid, India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride through the silver street in Chandani Chowk, Later New Delhi include Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. Return to the hotel for overnight at Delhi Hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa
After breakfast checkout and drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to heritage hotel. After lunch and relaxation visit at Mandawa town, stroll through the bustling bazaars and pick up things of your interest. Evenings there is a special program of music and dance performed by local artists, participate in the dance and feel the life of the people and their hospitality. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Mandawa - Shekhavati
After breakfast visit the Shekhavati region an important town of the years gone by, to see number of remarkable Havelis and Castles in the nearby towns of Nawalgarh and Laxmangarh. These havelis are museums in themselves, numerous havelis built by the rich merchants as their residence in 18th and 19th century. After lunch, drive to Bikaner on arrival transfer to hotel. After relax, take an excursion tour to Deshnok to see the Temple of Karnimata – at this temple rats are held sacred & roam freely within the temple complex. Spotting a white rat in this temple is believed to by lucky. Evening free for relax. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 05: Shekhavati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer
 After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bikaner covering Junagarh Fort – constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bandh Sagar Temple – The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important temple of this complex. Later drive to Jaisalmer – 330 kms, en route you can visit to Ram Devera Temple and Pokharan Fort Continue to drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening you can enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
After breakfast a sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer Golden Fort – built on the highest point of the Trikuta hill, consisting of 99 bastions. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and latticework of breathe taking intricacy, followed by visit to Gadisar Lake. After lunch drive to Sam Sand Dunes – 45 kms enroute visit the ancient Temple of Lodurwa, Amar Sagar and Mool Sagar Lakes. Arrive Sam Sand Dunes and enjoy short camel rides on the dunes till the sunset. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur, on arrival check - in at hotel. Day free for leisure and individual activities. Optionally take Jeep safari to a Bishnoi Village, a memorable outing in jeeps visit various traditional village seeing local handicrafts viz. shoe makers, pottery hand weaving and also men in their traditional attire, women clad with ancestral silver Jewellery, en-route watch and photograph wildlife black buck, chinkaras, peacock etc. freely moving in abundance protected by “Bishnois” Protectors of wildlife and tree. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 08: Jodhpur - Mandore
 Morning depart for an excursion to Mandore 10 kms from Jodhpur, which are the cenotaphs of the Jodhpur rulers. Later visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada. After lunch check out the hotel and drive to Mount Abu. On arrival transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can visit to Sunset point and Nakkhi Lake. Relax and overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Mandore
After breakfast sightseeing of natural attraction and splendid temples: Dilwara temples consisting of five Jain temples built at the beginning of the 11th century , followed by Gomukh temple, Vimala Vasahi, Bhramkumari Temple, Achalgarh Fort. Later drive to Udaipur Enroute visiting Ranakpur temples and Kumbhalgarh. Optionally you can have lunch at Kumbhalgarh. Continue to proceed to Udaipur, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola and also optionally book your dinner at Lake Palace Hotel situated in between Lake Pichola. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: Mandore - Udaipur
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace Complex visit Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple. City Palace is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a small ornamental garden built in the honour of Royal Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok Kala Mandal & Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur - Chittourgarh
 After early breakfast first take an excursion to Chittourgarh, spread over 13 square kms, unlike other forts you can explore this fort by the vehicle you are travelling, Chittourgarh fort is the mightiest Fort in Indian History, The pride and glory of Rajasthan. Chittaurgarh echoes with the tales of romance and valour unique to the Rajput tradition. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular 'chhatris'in the fort vicinity visit Kirti Stambha, Rana-Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Temple and Kumbha Shyam Temple and Kalika Mata Temple, State Archaeological Museum. Later drive back to Udaipur. In the evening you can take a walk in narrow lanes of the city. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 12: Chittourgarh - Pushkar
After breakfast checkout and drive to Pushkar enroute visit at the magnificent Deogarh Mahal with short visit at the historical Deogarh Fort. On arrival at Pushkar, transfer to the hotel, Pushkar is city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples including world famous unique Brahma temple and Ghats Pushkar's timeless architectural heritage. Evening free to walk at the Ghats of Pushkar Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Pushkar - Jaipur
After breakfast visit the only temple of Lord Brahma surrounded by Pushkar Lake. On the banks of the lake you will see devotees taking dip into the holy waters of Pushkar & offering prayers. Also visit the Pushkar Fair Site, which is right opposite the Pushkar Lake. Before leaving or Jaipur you can pay visit to Ajmer Khwaja Sharif Dargah - So called Mecca of India for Muslims. After lunch drive to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later in the evening visit to Birla Temple, speculator marble temple, glitters in the in the night, later at the time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 14: Jaipur
 Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy ride on elephant back till thje main entrance of the Fort and from top of the hill on which the fort is situated, this beautiful city can be observed. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: Jaipur - Agra
The morning drive leads you to Agra via Emperor Akbar's deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, an almost perfectly preserved 4oo year old Mughal capital. Quintessential Mughal city, that was the capital of their empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Apart from Taj Mahal, theirs is the magnificent Agra Fort to visit. Evening at leisure in your hotel.
Day 16: Agra - Varanasi
After early morning breakfast proceed for Varanshi, which is one of the most important religious cities in India.Early in the morning at the time of sunrise we take you to banks of the river Ganges where we board a boat to see the morning ablutions of the Hindus from the security of our boat. You can visit Assi Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Harish Chandra Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Tulsi Ghat. See the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Gyanvyapi kund and the mosque attached to it. Return to your hotel for Lunch. Later visit Sarnath the sacred city for the Buddhist all over the world. It was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to his first five disciples. Visit the nearby ruins of the ancient seat of learning in Sarnath. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 17: Varanasi - Kathmandu
 After early breakfast checkout the hotel and transfer to the airport to board flight for Kathmandu, assistance on arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. In the evening you can walk through the local market and see life style and atmosphere of the city. Overnight at the hotel at Kathmandu.
Day 18: Kathmandu
Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Guheshwari Temple near Pashupatinath is considered as the place where Yoni of Shiva's consort Sati fell when Lord Vishnu cut her into pieces. Later visit Boudhnath, which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoons relax, and early evening visit Patan is a spiritual city with Durbar Square in the center and many stupas, shikaras, and temples. Bhaktapur is again a royal city where most of the attractions revolve around Durbar Square and the Palace of 55 Windows. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Kathmandu
After breakfast checkout and drive to Chitwan for 5 hrs drive, on arrival transfer to hotel the hotel. Chitwan is situated in the South-Central Nepal along the international borders with India; the Royal Chitwan National Park is home to some of the most endangered wildlife species in the world. The park till recently was a playground of Nepalese elite who hunted freely, but things have changed enormously and today it is the most protected forest zone in the country. Later take day Jungle Activities at Chitwan and Canoe Ride. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 20: Chitwan
After breakfast day take a jungle ride at Chitwan wildlife Sanctuary, evening free for leisure and individual activities at the jungle resort.
Day 21: Chitwan - Pokhra
 After breakfast checkout and drive to Pokhra, nestled in a tranquil valley; it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of biggest attraction. At early evening enjoy boat ride at Phewa Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 22: Pokhra
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Pokhra, visiting Davis Falls, Binde Basini Temple, Mahindra Caves, and Seti George. Evening free for individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 23: Pokhra - Kathmandu
After breakfast checkout and drive to Katmandu for 5 hrs drive, on arrival transfer to the hotel Later take a sight seeing tour to Duliket and enjoy Air view by sightseeing plane to explore Himalayan Mountains. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 24: Kathmandu - Delhi
After breakfast day free for shopping & individual activities in Kathmandu, checkout at 1200 hrs and evening transfer to International Airport to board the flight for Delhi , on arrival stay in transit to board flight for onward destination on the day.
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