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Would you like to visit legendary Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, explore nature, ride an elephant, see the rare one horned Rhino… it's all there when you take the North India and Nepal tour.
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel where we will be holding rooms on ready occupancy basis. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
In the first half of the day enjoy a city tour covering India Gate, President's mansion, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple. After lunch enjoy a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial followed by sound & light show at the Red Fort. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi - Jaipur
Morning, drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check into the hotel. Enjoy the city atmosphere and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Jaipur
Morning, excursion to Amer Fort with joy ride on an Elephant - The Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, Afternoon, city tour covering City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, Jantar Mantar - the Royal astronomical observatory, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli - an old mansion which shows the rare beauty of Rajasthani architecture, Bazaar etc. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - Jaipur - Agra
Morning, drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - an old deserted town of the Mughal Dynasty - Jama Masjid, The Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan and Panch Mahal. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Red Fort - a visit to the fort in Agra is a must, since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elements overshadow the Taj. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Agra - Khajuraho
Morning, visit the Taj Mahal - a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, followed by transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Eastern / Western group of Temples. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 - Khajuraho - Varanasi
Transfer to Airport to catch flight to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion to Sarnath. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 - Varanasi 
Varanasi's principle attraction is the string of bathing ghats, which line the western bank of the River Ganges. Enjoy a boat ride at dawn. After breakfast, visit the Ghats, Tulsi Manas Temple, Alamgir Temple, Bharat Mata Temple. Later be free to roam through the city. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 - Varanasi - Shivpatinagar
Morning drive to Shivpatinagar enroute visiting Kushinagar: a small town amidst a dense forest, famous as the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana (entered his heavenly abode). Arrive at the charming, colonial estate and check into the hotel. Afternoon, visit Kapilvastu - the place where Buddha spent his childhood and youth. Spend the night at the hotel after having Gala Dinner including barbeque, special music and dance.
Day 10 - Shivpatinagar - Chitwan
Morning free to relax, in the afternoon drive to Chitwan enroute visiting Lumbini - The birthplace of Buddha. Arrive and check into the Nature Resort. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 - Chitwan National Park
Day free for Jungle activities such as Nature walk, bird watching, village visiting. Elephant back Safari, see the one-horned rhino, etc. In the evening enjoy Traditional Tharu Cultural Dance. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Chitwan - Pokhara
Morning, drive to Pokhara Lake. Arrive and check into the hotel. Afternoon, stroll around the Lake. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 - Pokhara
Early morning one hour boat ride at Phewa Lake and then visit the Temple situated in the middle of the lake. After breakfast take an excursion to Sarangkot. Drive back to Pokhara. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 - Pokhara - Kathmandu 
Today drive to Kathmandu. On arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon free for personal activities. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Kathmandu
Full day city tour of Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 - Kathmandu
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and Patan city. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 17 - Kathmandu - Delhi Departure
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Delhi where we will be holding rooms in the hotel for wash and change. After dinner, transfer to International Airport to catch the flight to your destination.
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