Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
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Day 1: Delhi
Start your trip with the capital city of Delhi where your flight lands. Famous for being both the modern as well as historical capital of India, the city is full of architectural wonders of the past hobnobbing in perfect sync with the modern wonders and other high rise buildings. Meet with our representative at the airport itself who will then help you to check in to your hotel and relax so that you can start your trip with a fresh mind and relaxed body. Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: B
Breakfast is followed by a day long sightseeing of the historical capital city of Delhi. The city tour involves visits to the attractions of both old and New Delhi. Take a walk through the labyrinth of Old Delhi streets and bylanes sampling some delicious street food the city is famous for. Visit the famous memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated, more popularly known as the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'RGH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Raj Ghat</a>. Pay your respects at the largest mosque of India located in Old Delhi going by the name of Jama Masjid. Drive past the majestic <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a> that stands as a true witness of the city’s rich historical past. After the Delhi charms, get ready for a scenic 4 hour drive to Agra after lunch. Overnight stay at the Agra hotel. Meals: B
Day 3: Agra
The day starts with a memorable sunrise visit to the famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a>, seventh wonder of the world built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1631. Said to be one of the most filmed, photographed and sketched building in the world, the place coincides fantasy with reality in perfect harmony. According to the legend, her death crushed the emperor so much that his beard and hair turned snow white a couple of months later from grief. It is said that when alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor- firstly that he will build the Taj for her after her death, secondly he will marry again, thirdly, he will always be kind to all their children and last but not the least, he will visit her tomb every year on her death anniversary. It is for the fulfillment of her wishes that he began the construction in 1631 and got the monument completed in 22 years. Designed by the best Iranian architect of the times and worked on by twenty thousand people with adornments and embellishments that are linked to the passion behind the place. Considered to be a symbol of eternal love, the sight of the monument standing on the banks of Yamuna river is sure to make your trip worthy of all the efforts. Also on our itinerary is a visit to Agra Fort, a majestic red sandstone structure built by Akbar in 1566. With its floral inlays, expansive Diwan-e-aam and colonnaded hall of red sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble work, the place was once home to the famous gem studded peacock throne. Later, there is the tomb of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'IDU','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Itmad ud Daulah</a> built by Empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father. In the afternoon, drive to the pink city of Jaipur, enroute visiting the abandoned Mughal city of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A11','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Fatehpur Sikri</a> still retaining its age old charm and grandeur. Check in and overnight stay at the Jaipur hotel. Meals: B
Transcend back into the time when the royals were at their best and the maharajs ruled the common folks with their royal aura and presence. Get a feel of the way royals did with an early morning visit to the famous Amer Fort after a relaxed breakfast. With an option of elephant or a jeep ride to the fort, Amer Fort is the symbol of classic Rajasthani romantic setting as the place boasts of a picturesque setting complete with spellbinding views from the top. Built under the supervision of Man Singh I in 1592 and completed under Jai Singh I, the forbidding exterior of the fort belies an inner paradise that lies within its four walls. Presenting a beautiful fusion of Hindu and Mughal styles, the place is the ultimate Itinerary Daily Departure Tour expression of the royal opulence of that era. Later, continue on to the famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> which still houses the family of former maharaja of the region. However, the residence forms just a part of the palace while the other part has now been converted into a museum housing several interesting historical artifacts. Also on the itinerary is the great observatory <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AW2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jantar Mantar</a> built by Sawai Jai Singh and housing many scientific instruments still in working order. Drive past the majestic <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AU2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Hawa Mahal</a> or the Palace of Winds on your way to other Jaipur attractions. Sample some delicious authentic Rajasthani fare that will blow your minds off with its taste and exoticness. Overnight stay in Jaipur Meals: B
Day 5: Jaipur
After Breakfast, proceed to the local airport for a flight to Delhi.
Day 6: Jaipur
The morning is dedicated to the sightseeing of the Kantipur area of this capital Nepal city. Consdered to be the gateway of tourism in Nepal, Kathmandu is the nerve center of the economy of Nepal. Having a rich 2000 years old history, Kathmandu has an inherent cultural and religious character of its own with shades of Buddhism as well as Hinduism too. Visit the famous Swayambunath Buddhist stupa that has an in house museum too within its premises. Afternoon is dedicated to the sister city of Kathmandu, Lalitpur or Patan, best known for its rich cultural heritage, arts and crafts. Famed as the city of festival and feast, ancient art and stone carving statue, the city was initially designed according to a Buddhist Dharma Chakra and is also listed by UNESCO as one of the seven monument zones making the Kathmandu Valley World. The place is enclosed within the four stupas that are said to be built by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd Century AD. Overnight stay at the Kathmandu hotel. Meals: B
Today is the day when you will discover a new aspect of Nepal- its exciting outdoor sports and adventure activities. Indulge yourself to your heart’s content by exploring some hidden pleasures that the place offers. Take an early morning flight to get first hand feel of Mount Everest- the highest mountain peak of the world. Later take a walk through the tourist district of Thamel and enjoy a much needed break at the famous Yak and Yeti hotel. Do not miss the picturesque Pashupatinath Temple located near Bagmati Shiva Pagoda Temple. Not far is the Dwarikas which is more a museum rather than being a hotel in wood carving. Explore the unseen aspect of the Nepalese capital with a foray into the unique atmosphere of its secluded attractions. The place offers so much that it is very hard to cover it in a single visit and thus, inspires you to come back once again into the charms of the city. Meals: B
This morning, after breakfast, board your flight for your onward destination. The trip finally ends with exotic Nepali images and friendly smiles of the locals accompanying you for your life. Meals: B
