Cultural Tour To North India Nepal
Tour Code: ODY-IN-015
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Duration
12 Days -
Tour Type
Private & Bespoke -
Tour Style
Classic
About This Trip
Itinerary
Today, you will proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting the Jama Masjid, the Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Raj Ghat, Laxmi Narayan Temple. Later, your driver will take you to go through the city landmarks of India Gate, President's House, Parliament House and Government Secretariat Buildings for you to take photos.
Tips: Female tourists need to wear robes before visiting the Jama Masjid.
In the morning, stroll around Ason Tole Vegetable and Spice Market, a colorful and busy area where local people sell their goods. Set off to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where the "Living Goddess" of Kumari Temple overlooks the square from the south. Later on, have a glimpse of Taleju Temple and Kal Bhairav.
In the afternoon, head to Patan Durbar Square which is a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla Kings.
At sunset, visit Swayambhunath to catch the sunset view over the Kathmandu Valley.
Optional: If weather permits, prepare for a spectacular view of Mount Everest and the Himalayas on an optional exhilarating helicopter ride in the morning.
In the morning, spend time at the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most famous and important Hindu sites in Nepal, and Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest stupas.
In the afternoon, head to Bhaktapur city and discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square, an outstanding spectacle. Later, proceed to Nagarkot and check in to the hotel. In the evening, if the weather is fine, enjoy the incredible sunset at your hotel and have a good rest.
Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River early in the morning as thousands of pilgrims come for their morning bathing rituals. After that, back to your hotel and have breakfast. Followed by is a brief tour to Banaras Hindu University, the Golden Temple and Bharat Mata Temple.
In the afternoon, proceed to Sarnath (The Deer Park) to visit Sarnath Museum (closed on Fridays). In the evening, watch the unique Aarti ceremony performed in public by the river, a much awaited daily ritual.
Wake up for the glorious sight of the Taj Mahal, bathed by the first rays of dawn. When declaring it a world heritage site, UNESCO described it as "the jewel of Muslim art in India".
In the afternoon, visit Agra Fort, an elegant building inside reflects an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. Conclude your day at Mehtab Bagh (moonlight garden), situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal, to watch the sunset
