Splendors of India & Nepal 14 Days

In the morning transfer by private car to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Today you will arrive in Delhi, India’s bustling capital city. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Embark on the first of your India tours to explore both Old and New Delhi. Visit Old Delhi covering the Red Fort (Drive-by), Raj Ghat and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. In the afternoon tour New Delhi as you drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. (B)

Today fly to Varanasi (India’s holiest city), located on the sacred Ganges River. upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon visit the stupas, ruins and museum at Sarnath, scene of Buddha’s first sermon. In the evening proceed to the ghats in cycle rickshaws to witness the evening aarti ceremony. (B)

In the early morning, enjoy the sunrise on the Ganges River with a boat ride followed by a walking tour of the old city. Later fly to Khajuraho. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. Visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples. (B)

This morning visit the principal Eastern group of temples. Later, drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra, en route visiting Orchha, a medieval city. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Early morning visit the magnificent Taj Mahal for a sunrise view. After breakfast visit the Agra Fort followed by your drive to Jaipur, en route visiting the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. (B)

Ascend this mountain fort and take in the Rajput architecture demonstrated with its complex of palaces, temples, and ornate apartments. Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the ancient observatory. (B)

Morning drive to Udaipur known as ‘City of Lakes.’ Upon arrival, check into your hotel. (B)

Today’s excursion brings you to the beautifully sculpted 15th century Jain temples of Ranakpur. Enjoy lunch at Maharani Bagh. (BL)

Your morning tour of Udaipur includes City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari and the folklore museum where you can see a presentation of the string puppets typical to this area. This afternoon fly to Mumbai, India’s most cosmopolitan city. (B)