Day 01- Arrive Delhi
Arriving Delhi,  you will clear customs and immigration. Leaving the airport,  you will be met by our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it at the exit. Arrival transfer to your hotel and assistance for check-in will be provided. After check-in overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi - Udaipur
After breakfast,  check-out from the hotel and transfer airport to catch flight to Udaipur. On arrival you will be met by our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it at the exit. Arrival transfer to hotel. After check-in rest of the evening is free to explore this city of lakes on your own. Or you may enjoy our optional boat ride on the picturesque Lake Pichola,  cruising past the spectacular City Palace,  Jag Mandir Island and the famous Jag Niwas Island. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 03 - Udaipur
After breakfast visit City Palace - the largest palace complex in Rajasthan,  with its scalloped arches,  fretted balconies,  and cupolas. Jagdish Temple is an Indo-Aryan temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has a black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath,  Lord of the Universe. Folk Art Museum has an interesting exhibition of folk arts including dresses,  dolls,  masks,  musical instruments,  paintings,  and puppets. Pratap Smarak,  located atop the Moti Magri or Pearl Hill overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake,  is a memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap.

In the afternoon an excursion to Eklingji & Nagda temples. Eklingji,  It is famous for the beautifully sculpted temple complex with 108 temples within its high walls built in 734 A.D.The temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva,  the presiding deity of Mewar ruler. The walled complex encloses an elaborately pillared hall or mandap under a large pyramidal roof and has four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Nagda,  This ancient place in Mewar was the capital of Bappa Rawal and has a magnificient torana exquisitely carvedwith graceful apsaras. This ancient site dating back to the 6th century A.D. is renowned for the Sas-Bahu temples (9th- 1Oth century A.D.) with interesting architecture and carvings. In the evening,  you have the option of taking a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 04 - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Jaipur
After an early breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Chittorgarh. The sprawling hilltop fort of Chittorgarh epitomises the whole romantic,  doomed ideal of Rajput Chivalry. Thrice Chittor was sacked by a stronger enemy and on each occasion,  the end came in textbook Rajput fashion as jauhar was declared in the face of impossible odds. Visit Chittorgarh Fort - The indomitable pride of Chittorgarh,  the fort is a massive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya rulers in 7th century A.D. Perched on a height of 180 m. high hill,  it sprawls over 700 acres. The tablets and chattris within are impressive reminders of the Rajput heroism. The fort has many magnificent monuments,  all fine examples of the Rajput architecture. Also visit other palaces and visit that very spot where Rani Padmini committed Johar. 

Later on continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax at your hotel. OR you can explore the local markets for souvinir shopping the Jaipur is famous for- Jewellery,  precious stones,  paintings,  hand printed textiles etc. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting,  polishing and setting of these stone,  particularly that of diamonds,  topaz and emeralds. Jaipur brass work is of immaculate quality. The Jaipur brass worker is successful in infusing life like charm into the dull metal. Two kinds of work is done in Jaipur on brass viz. Lacquered brass carved brass. Jaipur enamel or Minakari,  mostly done on gold and silver has always been a class of its own. The Jaipur artist is renowned not nonly for the purity of the colours,  but also for its evenness. Jaipur is also famous for its textiles. Sanganeri and Bagru block prints are the fashion designer's craze these days. The Bandhej (tie and dye)print is very typical of the region. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 05 - Jaipur
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Jaipur which is an exuberance of color,  dance,  and song with the traditional arts and crafts. It's one of India's most well planned cities,  with wide,  straight avenues,  roads,  streets and lanes in a grid system. The great warrior/astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II carefully planned Jaipur's foundation. Laid out in the 18th century,  its design followed specifications from an epochal Hindu treatise on architecture. This "Pink City, " so called because its buildings are painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset,  intersperses the play of red and pink with white borders and motifs.

Morning we take you to Amer Fort - The royal family's residence at Amber is only 11 km away. The palaces and forts of yesteryear,  once witness to royal processions,  now shine amid the splendor of modern monuments,  a juxtaposition accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of an amazing people. It is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built in red sandstone and white marble. The highlight of the fort is the Seesh Mahal (Mirror Palace),  a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors. Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthanfort palace. Amber was the ancient capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs until Sawai Jai Singh II moved down the hill to his newly created capital,  Jaipur. This is one of the most magnificent destinations located on the hills just outside Jaipur. It was built by Raja Man Singh in 1600 AD and completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century. Ascend on elephant back,  the hill,  on which the fort is situated.

Afternoon covering Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds, " one of the major landmarks of Jaipur,  although it is actually little more than a facade. The five-storey building overlooks the main street of the old city and is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink,  semi-octagonal,  honeycombed,  sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. The City Palace which is blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the palace. The palace is now a fine museum. It houses a remarkable collection of textiles,  paintings,  manuscripts,  and extraordinary weapons. On display there are two huge urns of silver,  said to be the largest silver vessels in the world. Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza,  the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants,  is monumental. Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar,  the ancient astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh,  whose passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as a warrior. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 06 - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra. En-route visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. You will enjoy a Rickshaw ride inside the Sanctuary for Bird Watching. Bharatpur is world renowned for its World Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary,  the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan,  Central Asia,  Tibet as well as Siberian cranes,  come here to spend the winters. Other common bird life to be seen are cormorants,  spoonbills,  storks,  egrets,  herons,  pelicans,  ibis and herons that can be spotted all over the park.

Also visit Fatehpur Sikri - Built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire,  Fatehpur Sikri was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. The mosque at Fatehpur Sikri is considered a copy of the mosque at Mecca and is extremely elegant,  containing elements of Hindu and Persian design. The main entrance to the complex Buland Darwaza or "Great Gateway" is reached by an impressive flight of stairs. Inscribed on the inside of the archway is the quote: "The World is a bridge. Pass over it,  but build no house upon it. He who hopes for an hour,  may hope for eternity."  Arrive Agra and check-in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 07 - Agra - Varanasi
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal which is India’s most fascinating and beautiful masterpiece. Set amidst landscaped gardens on the banks of the Yamuna river,  this edifice was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife,  Mumtaz Mahal. After her untimely death,  Shah Jahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum. And after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum. The Taj is most enthralling in the quietness of early morning. With the rising Sun the white marble changes its colour and hues and it is excellent for photography. 

After breakfast rest of the morning free to relax at your hotel. In the afternoon check-out from the hotel and visit Agra Red Fort which is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall. It is home to the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal,  Diwan-i-Khas,  Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid. Later it was used by his son Jehangir as the seat of power. With four gates the Fort is enclosed by a double barricaded wall of red sand stone. The Jahangir Mahal is reached through an impressive gateway and its inner courtyard consists of beautiful halls,  profuse carvings on stone,  exquisitely carved heavy brackets,  piers and cross beams. In the  evening transfer to railway station to catch express train to Varanasi. Overnight Train. (Breakfast)

Day 08 - Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi in the morning and you will be met by our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it at the exit. Arrival transfer to hotel Taj Ganges - A veritable haven of peace and tranquility in the bustling temple city. Taj Ganges offers the perfect combination of five-star elegance and timeless hospitality.

Later on half day city tour of Varanasi. One of the holiest cities in India,  Varanasi is one of the most important pilgrimage sites and also a major tourist attraction. It has been the religious capital of Hinduism since time immemorial. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges,  Varanasi has been a center of learning and civilization for more than 2, 000 years. Written records of the Skanda Purana and the Mahabharata mention its existence as long as 3, 000 years ago. It is probably the oldest living city in India,  and one of the world's most ancient. As a place of devotion and worship,  Varanasi attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Many Hindus in the latter part of their lives wish to spend their retirement here. The mythological name of the city was Kashi,  meaning light or luminescence,  and the city indeed illuminates with a spiritual light. Two rivers,  the Varuna and the Assi,  meet the holy Ganges River at the northern and southern tips of the city. In medieval times and until as recently as the mid-20th century,  the city was known as Banares. Varanasi seems to have been the result of putting together the names of the rivers Varuna and Assi. This religious city is crowded with temples,  and its labyrinth of streets swells with throngs of people. Varanasi is a city that cannot be described--only experienced. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 09 - Varanasi - Delhi
Early in the morning,  enjoy a boat ride on the holy river Ganges,  which presents an incredible scene as multitudes of devotees come to the river to pay homage to the Sun God. The riverfront,  as seen from a boat at sunrise,  is a spiritually uplifting sight. Hinduism,  deep and mystical,  is everywhere: in a decorated doorway; in a glimpse of a glittering temple; in the sound of a sacred bell; in the chant of the priests; and in the fragrance of flower oblations. Pass the bathing ghats where thousands of pilgrims immerse themselves in the holy water of the Ganges and the burning ghats where cremations are conducted. Later on come back to the hotel.

After breakfast an excursion to Sarnath - where Bhuddhism first made its appearance nearly 2500 years ago and where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to his 5 disciples. It's an important centre of Buddhism. It's remarkable that nowadays "only" 6.6 million Buddhists (on a population of 670 million with 80% Hindu). At that time Buddha came to that small village to preach the "middle" way to the Nirvana  after he gained the state of enlightenment in Bodhgaya. Due to the support of the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka Sarnath developed to a big en mighty Buddhist centre,  among other things as the erection of magnificent stupas and Buddhist monasteries. In the year 640 AD Sarnath was visited by a Chinese traveller who noticed that 1, 500 priests accommodated here and that there was a 100m high stupa. Due to Moslem invasions (as usual with great vandalism) and afterwards ruled by the Hindus Sarnath  declined and diapered out of the history. Excavations started in 1836 by British archaeologists. In the eveing in time transfer to Varanasi Railway station to catch SHIV GANGA EXPRESS train at 1915 Hrs to New Delhi. Overnight Train. (Breakfast)

Day 10 - Delhi
Arrive Varanasi in the morning and you will be met by our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it at the exit. Arrival transfer to hotel.

In the afternoon enjoy half day city tour of Delhi which is India's bustling capital city. It was from here that Hindu,  Muslim and Mughal dynasties as well as the British ruled. Old & New Delhi present a stunning juxtaposition of sights and sounds with the ancient city built by Emperor Shah Jahan the builder of the famous Taj Mahal,  and the new garden city built in 1911 by the British.

First of all visit India Gate which is a famous war memorial at the east end of Rajpath. Edward Lutyens designed this 42 m high gate structure in memory of the thousands of Indians who sacrificed their lives in World War I. Today,  an eternal flame is lit under the gate known as Amar Jawan Jyoti,  to honor the unknown soldiers and the martyrs who lost their lives in the Pakistan war of 1971. Also visit Rajghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi ). Then,  visit Qutab Minar which is 72.5 m in height and has a mosque at the base. It is a magnificent structure whose construction started in 1199 by a Muslim King Qutab-ud-din Aibak (after whom it was named) and was finished by his heir IItutmish. There is an iron pillar standing proudly in front of it since 5th century and has not rusted till yet! It is said that if one hugs this Iron Pillar of Mehrauli and wish for something,  it is granted. Later on drive past President's House,  Parliament House & Secretariat Building. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 11 - Delhi - Kathmandu (Nepal)
After breakfast in time transfer to airport to catch flight to Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the capital of the ‘Hindu Kingdom of Nepal’ - an extraordinary land only now entering the 20th century. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel for check-in. After check-in rest of the day free to relax at your hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 12 - Kathmandu
After an early breakfast full day city our visit The Pashupatinath Temple,  situated on the banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city,  is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Swayambhunath which is located approximately 4 km west of Kathmandu City. This is believed to be 25 centuries old and stands as one of the world's oldest Buddhist Chaityas (Stups). The Great Stupa of Swayambhu is the wonder that was Nepal,  the glory that was Nepal. It is indeed listed a World Heritage Site to prove that it serves as the nerve center of faithful worship for all the devout Buddhist of the universe.  After that visit Mahadev Parvati Temple.

Later on visit Darbar Squar & Hanuman Dhoka,  the name of the old royal palace has been derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu mythology) Also visit Kumari Ghar - Not only does Nepal have many gods,  goddess,  deities,  Bodhisattvas (near Buddhas),  avatars and manifestations,  which are worshipped and revered as statues,  images,  paintings and symbols,  but it also has a real living goddess. The Kumari Devi is a young girl who lives in the building known as the Kumari Ghar,  right beside Kathmandu's Durbar Square In the afternoon an excursion to Natural History Museum which is the only of its kind in Nepal is situated 3 km west of Kathmandu City,  behind the famous Swayambhunath hillock. This Museum has over 14, 000 of unique collections of butterflies,  fish,  reptiles,  birds and mammals,  plants and fossils recorded with the country. Near by there is another National Museum,  one can have a general idea of the historical and archaeological objects on show since it houses a remarkable and wide range of weapons of war antiques. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 13 - Kathmandu
After breakfast an excursion to The ancient city of Patan,  lying 5 Kms southeast of Kathmandu,  is known as the city of fine arts. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city for today's visitors. Visit Durbar Square: The old palace of the medieval rulers of Patan,  believed to have been founded by King Veer Deva in 299 A.D. The square contains innumerable buildings embellished with elaborately carved windows and balconies in the Newar tradition. Also Patan Museum: This museum inside the Durbar Square specializes in bronze statues and religious objects. It is considered as one of the best museums in Asia. In the late afternoon come back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 14 - Kathmandu - Nagarkot
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and start to drive to Nagarkot. Arrive Nagarkot and check-in into Hotel Country Villa - a beautiful paradise on earth is your ideal address in Nagarkot. It boasts of wonderful scenic canvas of Himalayas stretching form Mt. Kanchanjunga in the far east to the Annapurna massif in the far west and the revering sunrise that serenades the entire valley. Hotel Country Villa oozes luxury in every sense and the lobby epitomizes the ultimate. In the evening see the beautiful Sunset. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 15 - Nagarkot - Kathmandu - Delhi (Departure)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport to catch flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and you will be met by our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it in the arrival lounge. Departure transfer to International airport to catch flight for onward journey. (Breakfast)