Kathmandu & Golden Triangle
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Kathmandu, Jaipur, Agra
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive late evening at New Delhi International airport. Upon arrival at International Airport, you will be met by our representative, after a traditional 'Swagat' (Indian welcome consisting of Aarti-Tikka and garlands) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for two nights.
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
Welcome to India, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Day 02: Delhi - Kathmandu (9W – 262 Dep: 1130 / Arr: 1315)
After an early breakfast transfer to Delhi International Airport to catch the flight to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival you will met by our representative and transfer to your hotel for 03 nights.
Rest of the day at leisure & Overnight Stay at hotel
Day 03: Kathmandu
In the morning we start our sightseeing by visiting Durbar Square. Durbar Square is the spiritual heart of Kathmandu. The old royal palace at the centre of the city was surrounded by temples and other important buildings. This is the most important point in Kathmandu to observe the culture and religion of Nepal.
We also visit the temple of living goddess Kumari. After Durbar Square we will visit Swayambhunath. The stupa at Swayambhunath is the most important and oldest site of Buddhist worship in Nepal. Swayambhunath Stupa is famous for the eyes of Buddha which seem to observing the world from all 4 directions.
After Swayambhunath we visit Bodnath. Bodnath is the largest Stupa of Nepal. Around the octagonal base of Stupa there are 108 images of Buddha where prayer ceremonies of Buddhist Lamas are taking place since over 2000 years. Now we proceed to the temple city of Pashupatinath which is Nepal’s most important Hindu pilgrim site on the banks of the Bagmati river. The temple of Pashupatinath is dedicated to god Shiva.
Day 04: Kathmandu
Today we drive to Patan. Patan was the second largest town in the valley but it has been absorbed into Kathmandu. Patan was previously known as Lalitpur (the beautiful city). The famous King Ashoka built the Stupas at four corners in the 250 BC. The temple architecture here gave this city fame to be unique and most beautiful. After Patan we proceed to Bhaktapur, the third biggest city of the valley.
Bhaktapur has preserved its medieval character better than Patan. We visit the golden door, the Palace of 55 windows (15th century) and Pagoda Nyatapola (18th century).
Day 05: Kathmandu - Delhi (9W – 261 Dep: 1415 / Arr: 1545)
Today we drive to Dakshinkali. On the way we pass through the villages and small localities. Today we see the rural area where most of the people make their living by cultivating their fields. The temple of Dakshinkali is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus where animals sacrifices for the goddess Kali are still performed. In the afternoon flight to Delhi.Upon arrival in Delhi you will met by our representative and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06: Delhi – Jaipur
Post
breakfast we check out from hotel and enjoy sightseeing tour of Delhi
(Including the Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Lutyen's buildings,
Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk) Old Delhi
pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged
bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn
between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of
the Indian sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red
Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan
– the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its
tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old
Delhi's business nerve center), the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian
life all around you and chattering voices.
Note:
The Red Fort is closed on Mondays
New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you will see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, India Gate (a majestic 42-mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutub Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best). After finishing the sightseeing we continue drive to Jaipur approx. 5 hour. Upon arrival we check in at our pre-arranged hotel for 02 nights.
Day 07: Jaipur S/S
Morning
tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside
Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned
elephant for the slow bu t steady climb up to the main gate, making
your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the
early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although
deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the
Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon tour of the City - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Later we drive back to hotel enroute visiting Chokhi Dhani, an ethnic village resort located at a distance 15 km from Jaipur. Evenings at Chokhi Dhani are very special. A Rajasthani village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling grounds and includes entertainment by folk dancers and musicians. Guests can move around freely and enjoy the evening. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 08: Jaipur – Agra
Post
breakfast drive to Agra (221 kms), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by
Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also
visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. After
visiting Fatehpur Sikri we continue drive to Agra Upon arrival in Agra
, We check in at or pre-arranged hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 09: Agra – Delhi
After breakfast visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’
speculative view at the time of Sunrise. Taj Mahal, the architectural
modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the
fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the
modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in
the world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where
one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal
tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna..Later in
the evening transfer to Railway station to catch the shatabdi train to
Delhi.. Overnight in Delhi
Day 10: Departure
Tour concludes. T4U
thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to
International Airport to catch the flight back home
