11 Days Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Kathmandu
Guaranteed small group departures ex Delhi 2010: Sep 04, 25/ Oct 23/ Nov 20/ Dec 04 2011: Jan 08, 22/ Feb 05, 19/ Mar 05 Tour Cost Superior Category hotels AUD$1681 pp t/s AUD$800 Single Room Suppl. Inclusions - 10 nights accommodation on twin share basis - All transfers / tours and excursions by one AC chauffeur driven vehicle, as per below programme. - Daily Breakfast - Special Rajasthani Dinner at Jaipur. - Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur. (Subject to availability). - Rickshaw Ride in Jaipur. - Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship in Agra. - Demonstration of Carpet weaving and block printing in Jaipur. - Demonstration of Gem-cutting & polishing in Jaipur - One bottle of mineral water will be provided on a daily basis on vehicle - Boat ride (common boat) on River Ganga, Varanasi. (Subject to water level) - Sightseeing as per package details. - Train travel Agra (Tundla) – Varanasi (Mughal sarai) by A/c II Sleeper class. - English speaking Tour Manager (separately for India & Nepal) - Entrance fees to Monuments - All presently applicable taxes.
ITINERARY Day 1: Delhi Upon arrival in Delhi, our representative will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Day 2: Delhi [B] After breakfast visit the Red Fort, a massive sandstone fort built by Shah Jahan on the banks of river Yamuna with time for a photo stop. We then cross the road to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built in 1656 by Shahjahan, about 20,000 people can pray here at a time – one of the largest Islamic monuments in the world. We also visit Rajghat - the cremation ground of Mahatama Gandhi. Afternoon city tour of New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, the tower of victory started by Qutub-Ud-Din- Aibak in 1199AD upon becoming sultan of Delhi, the Lotus temple - this distinctive lotus shaped marvel is a symbol of peace. We also visit India Gate (the war memorial) and view the outside of the Presidents House. Day 3: Jaipur [BD] After breakfast departure for Jaipur, checking in to our hotel on arrival. Tonight we have a special Rajasthani dinner. Day 4: Jaipur [B] A morning visit to the Amber Palace, and perhaps an elephant-back ride. During the afternoon we explore the sights of the ‘pink city’ visiting the Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum. Afterwards we take a rickshaw ride through the oldest part of the city and visit a gem-cutting workshop. Day 5: Jaipur – Agra [B] After breakfast departure for Agra with an enroute visit at Fatehpur Sikri. After checking-in to your hotel attend an evening demonstration on marble craftsmanship. Day 6: Agra – Varanasi [B] Visit the Taj Mahal, one of the most photographed monuments in the world. The Taj Mahal’s glory and beauty surpasses beyond all imaginations. Proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Agra Fort. The elephant building inside reflecting an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural style built by Emperor Akber. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-dullah - a two storied tomb bearing mosaics and inlaid with semi-precious stones. Drive to Tundla railway station for the overnight train for Varanasi. Day 7: Varanasi [B] Arrive Mughal Sarai railway station, our representative will transfer you to the hotel. Half day excursion to Sarnath - the place where Buddha, after enlightenment gave his first sermon. Enjoy Pooja ceremony (Arti) on Ganges Ghats. Day 8: Varanasi – Kathmandu [B] We begin the day with a short cruise down the Ganges River. The boat stops at the Bathing Ghat observatory, the Nepalese Temple of Love, the Cremation Ghats. Return to hotel for breakfast. Transfer to the airport to connect flight for Kathmandu. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu Day 9: Kathmandu [B] Morning after breakfast Kathmandu city tour visit Pashupati Nath Temple, Boudha Nath & Bhaktapur Afternoon excursion to Patan. Day 10: Kathmandu [B] Day at leisure to explore Kathmandu’s bazaars. Day 11: Departure [B] Morning at leisure until transfer to the airport for your onwards arrangements. |