Golden Triangle with Nepal

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and be met by the ITP representative at the arrivals hall of the Delhi International Airport after which you will transferred to your hotel.

Day 02: In Delhi
In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi, which takes you to the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet, next to which stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time minus any rust for 1500 years. Drive past the Rashtrapati Bhawan or President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat buildings. Drive past Red Fort built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid – one of the largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also visit Chandni Chowk, which is the shopping center of Old Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: To Jaipur - 265 Kms - 5 hours drive
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and check-in at Hotel. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, painted in the tone of an autumnal sunset, literally blushed pink when Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, stepped on its soil in 1883.  Interspersing the play of red and pink were white borders and motifs, painstakingly outlining the architectural highlights of Jaipur’s buildings. Jaipur has been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 04: In Jaipur
In the morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur city. Amber Fort – the ancient capital of the State until 1728 is where you can have the unique experience of travelling on elephant back to the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir within the Fort Complex. Continue on a city tour of Jaipur, which takes its name from Maharajah Jai Singh, prince and astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him equipped with instruments of his own design and of remarkable size, which for sheer accuracy in astronomical predictions are difficult to beat even today.  Also visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former royal residence and now a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons.  Drive through the rose-pink residential and business areas, past the façade of the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, which is the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.  

Day 05: To Agra - 235 Kms - 05.5 hours drive
In the morning drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, is an impressive fortified city that was built by Emperor Akbar. This was supposed to be the emperor’s new capital, but was hardly ever inhabited because of shortage of water. Even today it stands magnificent – with majestic palaces, the five-tiered Panch Mahal, and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint who had predicted the birth of Akbar’s son. After sightseeing continue drive to Agra. Arrive in Agra and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 06: In Agra
In the morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, which was built as a testimony to love, and has become synonymous not only with the city of Agra but with India as a whole. Built by Shah Jahan for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal – the construction of the Taj is believed to have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Also visit Agra Fort on the banks of the river Yamuna that is almost in the centre of town. The fort represents the architecture in the periods of the three great Mughal emperors, Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. The most prominent structures within the complex are Jehangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid. 
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 07: To Khajuraho (By Train)
In the morning transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express for Jhansi. Arrive in Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha en-route. Orchha’s grandeur has been captured in stone and frozen in time, and has become a rich legacy down the ages. The hand of time has rested lightly on this medieval city and the palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection.
Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa River as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries (umbrellas). From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular. Complementing the noble proportions of the palace’s exteriors, the interiors represent the finest flowering of the Bundela School of painting. In the Laxmi Narayan temple, vibrant colors encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes bring the walls and ceilings to rich life. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchha! Arrive in Khajuraho by late afternoon and check–in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 08: To Varanasi (By Flight)
In the morning proceed for the tour of Khajuraho Temples. Khajuraho combines history, architecture, culture and environment with delectable charm. It is a town that takes you away from the noise and pollution of the city, with its fresh air and scenic countryside. For convenience, the temples of Khajuraho are divided into the Western & Eastern groups. The Western Group, situated opposite the Government of India Tourist Office, has 14 temples – the Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. The Eastern Group, 2.4 km from the Tourist Office, consists of seven temples (four Jain and three Hindu). The Parsvanath, Adinath, Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong to the Jains while the Vamana, Javari and Brahma are Hindu temples. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi - the oldest city in India. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to Hotel. En-route visit Sarnath, where Buddha preached his message about the ‘middle way’ in order to achieve nirvana.
Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 09: In Varanasi
In the early morning enjoy a boat cruise on River Ganges, which is the most important facet of Varanasi along with the ghats lining its southern bank in the city. From dawn to dusk, the ghats overflow with thousands of devotees, who perform their holy rituals in the hope of attaining eternal salvation or 'Nirvana'. The ghats, thus, always bustle with activity. Later visit The Vishwanath Temple, built by the Birlas; it was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The Bharat Mata Temple houses, instead of gods and goddesses, a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent. The Tulsi Manas Temple, built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama.
Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 10: To Kathmandu (By Flight)
Late morning transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 11: In Kathmandu
In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. This includes a visit to the Residence of the Living Goddess near the Durbar Square. This is the residence of Kumari, the Virgin Goddess.  It was built in 1960 by King Jaya Prakash Malla and has intricately carved wooden balconies and windows. Also visit Swaymbhunath, said to be 2000 years old and one of the world’s oldest Buddhist chaityas. 

The stupa forms the main structure and is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a cornice of copper and gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. In the afternoon visit Pashupatinath, which stands on the banks of the sacred river Bagamati. This temple, with its two-tier golden roof and silver doors is famous all over the world for its superb architecture. For many, it is a centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri. Though only Hindus are allowed to go inside the courtyard of the temple, tourists and visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagamati River. Visit Boudhnath, the colossal and ancient stupa, which is one of the biggest in the world. Four pairs of Buddha’s eyes in four cardinal directions are believed to keep an eternal watch over people and their doings.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 12: In Kathmandu
In the morning proceed for the tour of Bhadgoan, Changu Narayan and Patan. The ancient name of Patan was Lalitpur.  It is indeed a city of beauty and grace.  Planned on a circular format with Buddhist stupas on the four points of the compass, the city is a few miles south-east of Kathmandu, across the southern bank of the river Bagamati. Another important sightseeing place in Patan is Durbar Square, a palace complex and the focal point of the city’s attraction; it is a cluster of nine pagoda temples and stone statuaries. Also visit Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, which is a three-storied pagoda-styled golden temple of Lokeshwar (Lord Buddha). Built in the 12th century A.D, Kumbheshwar, a five-storied pagoda style temple of Lord Shiva is a must-see. It is said that the source of the natural spring inside the courtyard is the famous glacial lake of Gosainkunda. Jagat Narayan, Krishna Mandir, Ashokan Stupas, Rudra Varna Mahavihar are other places of interest in Patan.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 13: To Delhi (By Flight) Depart Delhi
Transfer to airport to board flight for New Delhi. Meet the ITP representative on arrival in Delhi and transfer to International Airport to board the flight to onward destination.

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Inclusions:

• Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above.
• Breakfast on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
• All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
• Services of an English speaking local guide.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
• Train fare as per the itinerary.

Exclusions:

• Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
• Any airfare or airport tax
• Tips, gratuities.
• Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.