Glimpse of India & Nepal tour - 12 Days

Itinerary for 12 days India and Nepal tour - South Asian Adventure Holidays

Day 01: Arrival Delhi, India : Every visitors arrives Delhi from same or different destinations. Reception by Earthbound Expeditions representative and transfer to the hotel and rest.

Day 02 : Half day in Delhi : Visits the old and new Delhi. We visit the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in the India, the Raj Ghat the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi; we will walk along the Chandni Chowk, the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity. In the visit of the New city we will see the India Gate an Arch of Commemorative victory; We will also go by the Presidential residence Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament Sansad Bhavan and Government buildings of the secretary; Connaught place, commercial and managerial center and Drive to Jaipur the Pink city.

Day 03 : Jaipur : In Jaipur we , Visits to Amber Fort to 11kms in the outskirts of the city, the old capital of the State up to 1728. We visit the complex of the palace where we will see the Temple of Kali, the Vestíbulo Victoria or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir the camera of the mirrors. We ascend to the hill in elephant in which the Fort one is located. In the afternoon; of turn to Jaipur visit the Jantar Mantar or astronomical observatory. The Palace of the city, the previous real residence and now a museum that contains strange manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput, paintings of Mughal and weapons. The impressive Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds.

Day 04: Jaipur - Agra : After breakfast drive to Agra. ( Where impressive Taj Mahal is)
Agra lures the curious visitor with its magnificent forts, palaces, tombs and of course, the Taj Mahal for a memorable historical sightseeing trip. An eternal symbol of love, a wonder of the world, a stunning monument - much has been written and said about the Taj Mahal. But to experience the magic of this marbled masterpiece, you have to visit it at least once in your lifetime!

Day 05: Agra : After breakfast the Taj Mahal visit ( built by the Sha Jahan in 1631 to harbor his favorite queen's body Mumtaz Mahal ). Such an incredible work in the marble. As Mr. Bill Clinton (American former president) describe there is difference between seeing and not seeing it personally. It is such an impressive work. Visit red Fort of Agra which is expanded in 2 kms. of distance.

Day 06: Agra - Orcha , a small beautiful historical place on the bank of river Betawa

Day 07: Orcha - Khajuraho to see the impressive erotic craving on rock by Chendala king of 11th century.

Day 08: Khajuraho - Varanasi by flight, visit some important sights - a historic holy city

Day 09: Varanasi - Kathmandu, Nepal : Early morning Boat ride on the Ganges, see people taking bath at river with the sound of bells and oil lamps. See the Ghats where Hindu death body is creamated. We return to the hotel and we have breakfast and fly to Kathmandu. Reception and transfer to the hotel. If time permit we will visit the Durbar square, where there are multitude of temples and monuments, as the old Real Palace, guarded by the king monkey Hanuman, The Kumari Bhal or the virgin goddess Kumari´s house (Living goddess), the Kasthamandap (wood´s house) made with the trunk of a single tree.

Day 10: Kathmandu, sightseeing of the world heritage sights and drive to Nagarkot ( a hill station) for sunrise and Magnificient Himalaya mountain Panorama!

Day 11: Kathmandu, excursion to visit Bhaktapur, later free for shopping, evening Nepali cultural show and dinner

Day 12: Kathmandu - out :
Fly onward destination or Can extend trip to Bhutan, Tibet, Pokhara or can adjust with some treks in Nepal.

Important note:

Please read Lonely planet and other travel books well before coming to travel so you are well informed about the culture and customs here. Although our effort is there please don't expect very luxury services, it is more experience than luxury.

In a group of less the 10 people we use local resource as guide, if the group members are over 10 people then our leader Mr. Rajan will lead the trip personally.

To get a first-hand consumer opinion, please browse our Testimonials pages or at trip advisors

If you want to extend your trips to Tibet, Bhutan, Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia we can assist you in this regard too.

Also check our 3 - country tour ( India - Nepal and TIbet 19 days with optional train ride to Beijing or Shanghai from Lhasa ) .

We also have tour of the major Buddhist important sights (Buddhist circuit tour in Nepal and India - Lumbini - Boudhgaya- Kushinagar- Sarnath, Ajanta and Elora caves)

You can add Everest Experience mountain flight which flies around mount Everest about 1 hour giving close up view of the world's gretest natural wonder at extra cost of US$ 177.

Trip Price - Per person

USD 1497.00

Single supliment: USD 467.00

Cost Includes

1. All accommodation in 3 star hotels in cities
2. All Ground transportation
3. Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide
4. Full board meal during the trekking
5. Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary and meals
6. One cultural show and dinner
7. All entry fees and TIMS permit
8. All Domestic Flight according to Itinerary
9. Sleeping bag and Down jacket for trek

Cost Excludes

1. International Flight
2. Major meals in Cities
3. Monuments entrance fees
4. All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
5. Airport tax
6. Extra shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
7. Personal clothing and gears
8. Tips to guide and porter
9. Cost raised by cancelation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not under our control.

What they Said...

Dear Rajan,
First of all thank you again for a fascinating and well organised holiday in Nepal & India with my family. It's unbelievable how many things we saw in such a short time. Historical places, stunning views of the Himalayas, temples, wildlife...
Uwe, Christine & family

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Departure Dates

Departure Dates every week through out the year except July - August.

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