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Hotels and Tour Packages for India - India and Nepal Tour |
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days Tour Destination: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Bhopal - Sanchi - Agra - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Patna - Gorakhpur - Balrampur - Lucknow - Delhi. |
Mumbai, the commercial and film capital of India, a cosmopolitan city on India's west coast, is the beginning of your India travel package. Travel to Rajasthan, the land of romance, where you can stay at the lake palaces, which are now luxury hotels, in the imperial city of Udaipur. Tour the Pink City of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, which is the location of the grand Amber Fort and the Hawa Mahal in this India holiday package. Agra, the city of the beautiful Taj Mahal, is also home to Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah; it is near Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara, and the deserted Mughal town of Fatehpur Sikri. Marvel at the sculptures on the temples at Khajuraho, take a boat ride on the holy Ganges at Varanasi, and fly to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal while you are in this holiday in India package. Take an excursion to the ancient temples and stupas of Patan and Bhadgoan and view the Himalayas. Fly to Delhi, the capital of India, and view its many historic monuments, such as the Qutab Minar, the Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb. It is also the seat of government and has historic buildings such as Parliament House, and the President's mansion, as well as Mahatma Gandhi's memorial and India Gate. With its parks and gardens, shopping malls and bazaars, it is a tourist's dream destination and the perfect place to conclude your India vacation package tour of India and Nepal.
Welcome to the commercial and celluloid capital of India. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day-2: Mumbai In the morning, take a boat across Mumbai Harbour to Elephanta Island and the cave temples dating back to the 8th century BC that are dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. In the afternoon, tour the Prince of Wales Museum, the Gateway of India and the bustling Crawford Market. Late evening, buggy ride along Marine Drive overlooking the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Mumbai. Day-3: Mumbai - Udaipur Morning at leisure. Late afternoon flight to Udaipur - the city of lakes in Rajasthan. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Udaipur. Day-4: Udaipur Daylong excursion to Ranakpur with its 15th century Jain temples. Two hundred pillars support 29 halls which abound with friezes and sculptures in varied styles. The Maharani Bagh Orchid Resort will provide a hot lunch while you view a performance by the Bheel tribals. You will also visit the temples of the Sun. Overnight in Udaipur. 
Day-5: Udaipur - JaipurAfter an early morning boat ride on Lake Pichola, depart on a city tour of Udaipur that includes the fabulous City Palace. Late afternoon flight to Jaipur. You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel, a former hunting lodge of the Maharaja. Overnight in Jaipur. Day-6: Jaipur Morning excursion to Amber Fort for an elephant ride to the glorious hilltop fortress and the Kali Temple with its solid-silver doors. The afternoon tour of Jaipur will combine the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and culminate in a unique Rajasthani dinner. Overnight in Jaipur. Day-7: Jaipur - Agra Leave Jaipur and drive through the countryside to the walled city of Fatehpur Sikri, built to commemorate the birth of Mughal Emperor Akbar's son. The complex was completed in 1574, but 14 years later the city was abandoned. Of particular interest are the red-stone mosques, courtyards and the palace where Akbar played chess using slave girls as pawns. Afterwards, proceed to Agra - the city of the Taj. Overnight in Agra. Day-8: Agra The morning tour encompasses a visit to the Agra Fort complex, which is a paradigm of the architectural styles of the Mughal Emperors. In the evening, enjoy the ambience around the world's greatest monument of love, the majestic Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan. Overnight in Agra. 
Day-9: Agra - Khajuraho Morning flight to Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Khajuraho. Day-10: Khajuraho The sculptures of the temples of Khajuraho are ensconced in wall niches. Provocative maidens, dancers, musicians and embracing couples adorn these buildings of worship, which are masterpieces of Indian Art. Overnight in Khajuraho. Day-11: Khajuraho - Varanasi Morning flight to Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world. Also known as Benaras, the city has remained the center of the Hindu faith. In the afternoon, you will tour the area and its local bazaars. Overnight in Varanasi. Day-12: Varanasi Rise early for a boat trip on the sacred River Ganga as the sun's first rays light up the mile-long stretch of 'Ghats' (steps) that lead into the waters of the river. Afternoon drive to Sarnath, south of Varanasi, to the spot where Budhha first preached over 2,000 years ago. The archaeological museum displays the Ashoka Pillar (264-226 B.C.), the emblem of independent India. Overnight in Varanasi. 
Day-13: Varanasi - KathmanduMorning at leisure. Afternoon fly to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu. Day-14: Kathmandu In the morning, explore the colorful Darbar Square and travel to the remarkable Stupas of Boudhnath, one of the largest in the world. Afternoon excursion to Patan and Bhadgaon, two of the valley's ancient cities, to see intricate woodcarvings and sculpture representing 18th century Nepalese architecture. Evening Nepalese folk dances followed by dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu. Day-15: Kathmandu - Delhi Morning at leisure. Afternoon fly to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Introduction to Indian classical dance technique followed by dinner. Overnight in Delhi. Day-16: Delhi A full day tour of Delhi will comprise the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat (where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated), the Ashoka Pillar and the mile long Chandni Chowk Bazaar. After lunch, drive through New Delhi, a city designed and built by the British in the 1920s. Historically significant sights include India Gate, the Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House), Emperor Humayun's Tomb and the Qutab Minar. Evening farewell dinner followed by a transfer to the airport for your international flight home. |
Experience the package tour for India and Nepal on this 16-day trip-of-a-lifetime in a land where past and present intermingle with great charm. You stay in the comfort of magnificent heritage hotels and modern luxury hotels. The Best of India & Nepal package tour in India starts from Mumbai - India's business capital and a major gateway to the country. In the course of a fortnight you will be shown the best of Indian and Nepalese cultures. This north India tour package covers the whole of North India including the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.