15 Day India's Majesty with Nepal

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights NYC-Delhi Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges Intra flights 13 nights Deluxe and Superior First Class accommodations 2 nights The Park, Delhi 2 nights Country Inn & Suites, Jaipur 2 nights Holiday Inn, Agra 2 nights Ramada Khajuraho, Khajuraho 1 night Hindustan International, Varanasi 3 nights Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu 1 night Jaypee Vasant Continental , Delhi All transfers Breakfast daily Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features: Taj Mahal Elephant-back ride to Amber Fort Boat ride at dawn on the Ganges Itinerary DAY 1, Monday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for India. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Delhi Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Delhi DAY 3, Wednesday - Old & New Delhi City Tour This morning, enjoy a tour of Old Delhi, an ancient historical city with more than 60,000 identifiable monuments. Visit the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, and view the famous Red Fort. This afternoon, tour New Delhi. Pass by the UNESCO World Heritage Qutab Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret. Continue for a visit to the Mausoleum of Humayun and the 17th-century Birla Temple. Drive past India Gate, the former Viceroy's Palace, and the Indian Parliament House Overnight: Delhi Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Thursday - Travel to Jaipur This morning, transfer to your hotel in Jaipur, the famed Pink City of India. The entire city was painted its unique pink color in 1876 to celebrate the visiting Prince of Wales. Several legends exist to explain why the color pink was chosen, but no matter the reason, it has come to represent the welcoming hospitality of Jaipur. Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Friday - Elephant Ride to Amber Fort & Jaipur City Tour This morning's excursion takes you to the 16th century Amber Fort. Ascend the hill to the fort on the back of an elephant and admire views of Jaipur's original city walls and the Maotha Lake below. In the afternoon, tour Jaipur, including visits to the observatory of Maharaja Jaisingh and the museum at the Maharaja City Palace. Drive past the 18th -century Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds"), which has a streetside facade of 953 small windows designed to circulate wind throughout the palace, thus giving the palace its name Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Saturday - Travel to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri Travel to the medieval city of Agra via the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Explore the well-preserved buildings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Panch Mahal Palace and 17th-century Jama Masjid, one of the largest and most impressive palaces in India Overnight: Agra Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Sunday - Taj Mahal & Agra Fort This morning, visit the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved Queen Mumtaj Mahal. This monumental construction, which took 22 years to complete (1631-53), is most famous for its imposing white-marble dome, and is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture in the world. Continue to the Taj's nearby sister monument, the Agra Fort, begun by Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century. View the palaces, mosques, and Halls of Public and Private Audiences of this UNESCO World Heritage Site Overnight: Agra Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Monday - Sightseeing En Route to Khajuraho This morning, board the Shatabdi Express train for Jhansi. Continue via motorcoach to Khajuraho, stopping at Orchha on the River Detwa to view some of the most noteworthy Hindu architecture in India Overnight: Khajuraho Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Tuesday - Chandela Dynasty Temples of Khajuraho Enjoy an exciting morning tour of the Chandela Dynasty Temples. First visit the Western Temples including the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple to Lord Shiva and the Chaunsath Yogini Temple, dedicated to the 64 Yoginis of the Goddess Kali. Among the Western Temples you will view the Bharatji Temple, with its 11-headed sculpture of Vishnu. Next visit the Eastern Temples including the Ghantai Temple, Javari Temple, and the Vamana Temple, dedicated to the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own Overnight: Khajuraho Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Wednesday - Flight to Varanasi & Hindu Temples Visit This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Visit the Bharat Mata Temple, with its marble relief map of an undivided India, the Durga Temple, and the golden-spire temple of Vishwanath. Enjoy time at leisure to shop for authentic silks and brocades in the city's bustling bazaars Overnight: Varanasi Meals: Breakfast DAY 11, Thursday - Ganges Boat Ride, Sarnath Sightseeing, Flight to Kathmandu This morning, witness dawn on the Ganges, a time when the Ghats along the riverbanks hum with activity, as Hindu devotees perform their ablutions in the river or offer prayers to the rising sun. A boat ride through this serene setting offers you the perfect panoramic vantage for this extraordinary experience. Next, drive to the city of Sarnath, the ancient deer park where Guatama Buddha gave his first divine sermon of Dharma, and view the ruins, the stupa, and the Buddhist Temple. Continue to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. Arrive and transfer to the hotel Overnight: Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Friday - Kathmandu City Tour Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Durbar Square, showcasing some of the finest architecture in Central Asia with more than 50 palaces, pagodas, and temples. The square is home to two important temples, the Kastha Mandap (House of Wood), considered one of the oldest wooden structures in the world, and the 16th -century Taleju Temple, which honors a form of the Goddess Durga. Visit the temple of Machhendranath and the great stupa of Swayambhunath, with the eyes of Buddha painted on all four sides. See the Royal Palace complex with its gilded doorway and the shrine of Teleju. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the city on your own Overnight: Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast DAY 13, Saturday - Rural Nepal Excursion Venture into rural Nepal this morning and enjoy visits to Pashupatinath, Bodhnath, Bhadgaon and Nagarkot. Located on the banks of the Baghamai River, the Pashupatinath Temple is believed to mark the site where Shiva worshipped in the form of Lingam (only Hindus are permitted entrance). Continue to visit Bodhnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage center and home to one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas. Also visit Bhadgaon, a Newar city founded in the 9th century. Here you will see the royal residential quarter of King Bhupendra Malla and the Nytapole Temple. The tour concludes with a stop at Nagarkot, where you will see a spectacular view of the Himalayan Mountains and Mt. Everest when the weather is clear Overnight: Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast DAY 14, Sunday - Flight to Delhi This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Late evening transfer to the airport for all flights departing at or just after midnight Overnight: Delhi Meals: Breakfast DAY 15, Monday - Return to the USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land Dec 22 2349 4199 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 12 2019 3199 Jan 19 (Sold Out) 1979 3099 Feb 9 (Please Call) 1979 3099 Feb 16 (Sold Out) 1979 3099 Mar 9; 16 1979 3099 Apr 13 (Please Call) 1979 3099 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, tips to tour manager and driver, visa fees and Nepal departure tax (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Khajuraho-Varanasi-Kathmandu-Delhi. US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here, to learn more about entry requirements. Hotel Plans 15 Day India's Majesty with Nepal - [details]   The Park   New Delhi This deluxe class hotel is located in the city center near to Connaught Place, with easy access to government and commercial districts. [more] Country Inn & Suites   Jaipur This superior tourist class hotel is centrally located in Jaipur. [more] Holiday Inn Agra   Agra This first class hotel is located in the heart of Agra near to it's major attractions. [more] Ramada Khajuraho   Khajuraho This deluxe hotel is located in Khajuraho, a fascinating town with a quaint rural ambience and a rich cultutral heritage. [more] Hindustan International   Varanasi This first class hotel is located in central Varanasi near to this sacred city's attractions. [more] Crowne Plaza Kathmandu   Kathmandu This deluxe class hotel is located on 11 acres of gardened grounds in the suburban area of Tahachal, only 10 minutes from city center Kathmandu. [more] Jaypee Vasant Continental   New Delhi This first class hotel is situated in upscale Vasant Vihar close to the embassies and diplomatic enclave. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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