17 Day Classic India with Ranthambore & Nepal

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2 New Delhi, 2 Agra, 2 Ranthambore, 2 Jaipur, 1 Jodhpur, 2 Udaipur, 1 Mumbai, 3 Kathmandu
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • View the imposing India Gate War Memorial in New Delhi View Raj Ghat, cremation site and memorial to Mahatma Gandhi Qutab Minar Victory Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Taj Mahal, the most perfect architectural monument in the world Safari in Ranthambore National Park, previously hunting grounds of the Maharajas Visit the Amber Fort with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors View the Mehrangarh Fort, called the "Citadel of the Sun" Visit Udaipur’s spectacular City Palace, creation of marble and granite Stand before the commanding Gateway to India Arch in Mumbai Explore rural Nepal's temples, villages and mountain vistas Visit Durbar Square, home to some of Asia's finest architecture

What's this trip about?

    2 New Delhi, 2 Agra, 2 Ranthambore, 2 Jaipur, 1 Jodhpur, 2 Udaipur, 1 Mumbai, 3 Kathmandu

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Amber Fort
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur
  • Jodhpur
  • Kathmandu
  • Mumbai
  • Rajasthan
  • Udaipur

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-New Delhi, Kathmandu-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Udaipur-Mumbai & Mumbai-Kathmandu 15 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights New Delhi 2 nights Agra 2 nights Ranthambore 2 nights Jaipur 1 night Jodhpur 2 nights Udaipur 1 night Mumbai 3 nights Kathmandu Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 24 meals: 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for India
Depart for India

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in New Delhi
Welcome to India! Arrive in the energetic capital city of New Delhi; meet your representative and transfer to the hotel. Time to rest and relax after your journey and acclimate to the new time zone Overnight: New Delhi

DAY 3, Monday - Old & New Delhi
Wake up this morning to the incredible journey in India that awaits you. Begin with the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret. Later, continue on to the walled city of Old Delhi, founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Drive past the ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - New Delhi to Agra
Morning visit to Akshardham Temple, it is a beautifully ornate structure carved by 7,000 sculptors out of pink sandstone and white marble with over 20,000 statues, floral motifs and exquisite carved pillars made of stone that epitomizes the spirituality and beauty of the...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
A memorable day as you visit the astonishing Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved queen. This is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world, built of white marble and precious stones over a 22-year period; regarded as th...
DAY 6, Thursday - Agra to Ranthambore National Park
Depart Agra to the small ancient village of Abhaneri in northern Rajasthan. Here, you visit the Chand Baori step well, fortified on all sides, one of the oldest and largest in India dating back to the 8th or 9th century. This unique idea, conceived by the early natives t...
DAY 7, Friday - Ranthambore National Park Safari
Set out this morning on an early morning drive to the wildlife sanctuary at Ranthambore National Park. A local naturalist guide joins you in your park-assigned Jeep or Canter vehicle as you begin your search for elusive tigers as well as hyenas, jackals and foxes. The pa...
DAY 8, Saturday - Travel to Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur, gateway to the desert state of Rajasthan. Arrive in this glorious city, with its colorful stucco buildings lining the wide streets and you'll understand why it's nicknamed the "Pink City." The city was painted this unique color in 1876 to celebrate the ...
DAY 9, Sunday - Amber Fort and Highlights of Jaipur
Excursion to the spectacular Amber Fort, a stunning fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles, with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors. On the way, drive past the Hawa Mahal, the "Palace of Winds" with its lacy ornamental façade accented by delicate latticework and honeycomb windows...
DAY 10, Monday - Jaipur to Jodhpur
Arrive in the blue-hued old city of Jodhpur, which lies at the foot of the massive Mehrangarh Fort that dominates the skyline. Begin with a visit to the Jaswant Thada Memorial, built in 1899 out of the finest marble in honor of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. Afterwards, ascend...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Ranakpur en route to Udaipur
This morning, depart Jodhpur for Udaipur. On your drive, stop in Ranakpur to visit one of the Jain's holiest pilgrimage centers and the Jain Temple, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, crafted of pure white marble with more than a thousand columns. See the magnif...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Udaipur City Tour & Lake Pichola Boat Ride
Begin the day with a tour of Udaipur. Visit the spectacular City Palace, a soaring creation of marble and granite perched on the lake's edge. This extravagant palace complex, the largest in Rajasthan, blends medieval, European, and Chinese architecture and is richly deco...
DAY 13, Thursday - Flight to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Explore Mumbai
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival begin your tour of Mumbai at the commanding Gateway to India Arch, built to commemorate the 1911 royal visit of King George V. Ironically, 24 years later, the last British regimen marched throug...
DAY 14, Friday - Flight to Nepal
Free time this morning for individual explorations. Later transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Arrive and transfer to your hotel Overnight: Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast

DAY 15, Saturday - Rural Nepal Excursion
Venture into rural Nepal this morning and enjoy visits to Dhulikhel and Bhadgaon. Begin with Dhulikhel, a Newari town, where you will see spectacular views of the Himalayan Mountains, on a clear day. In the center of the old town, view temples adorned with wood carvings,...
DAY 16, Sunday - Kathmandu City Tour
Early in the morning, join the optional Mount Everest Flightseeing. Enjoy a flight on a small aircraft with a window seat for an hour of spectacular scenery over the tallest mountain on earth. View the iconic landmark of Kathmandu, the great stupa of Swayambhunath, with ...
DAY 17, Monday - Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Optional Activities
Dinner at Local Jaipur Restaurant with Cultural Performance Enjoy the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine at a popular local restaurant. You’ll be entertained by performers in traditional attire with folk dance and music. This is a typical folklore show, not to be construed as a professional performance. Included will be an amateur puppet show, dancing with props and audience participation. Transfers to and from the venue are included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $29 Traditional Nepalese Dinner This evening savor an authentic Nepalese meal at a traditional style restaurant accompanied by a cultural program including local ethnic dancing along with traditional music while you enjoy your dinner. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 15 Price : $39 Half Day Patan City Tour Today, enjoy a city tour of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the "City of Beauty", designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is filled with Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments exhibiting skillful carvings, which makes it especially attractive for breathtaking photos. Visit Patan Durbar Square, a cluster of fine pagoda temples and stone statues, also serving as the economic hub of the city. At every step, you’ll see a magnificent piece of art or an image of a deity, testifying to the consummate skill of Patan's anonymous artists. The ancient palace of the Malla kings and the stone baths associated with various legends and episodes of history are especially interesting stops, along with the stone temple of Lord Krishna and the Royal Bath (Tushahity) with its intricate stone and bronze carvings. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 16 Price : $41 Mount Everest Flightseeing Enjoy an early morning flight on a small aircraft, with a window seat, for an hour of spectacular scenery over the tallest mountain peak on earth. You will be able to view some of the most incredible, and famous sights that Nepal has to offer. This is weather permitting so tour might be delayed or an alternative day may be scheduled. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 16 Price : $245 Dinner at Local Jaipur Restaurant with Cultural Performance Enjoy the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine at a popular local restaurant. You’ll be entertained by performers in traditional attire with folk dance and music. This is a typical folklore show, not to be construed as a professional performance. Included will be an amateur puppet show, dancing with props and audience participation. Transfers to and from the venue are included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $29 Traditional Nepalese Dinner This evening savor an authentic Nepalese meal at a traditional style restaurant accompanied by a cultural program including local ethnic dancing along with traditional music while you enjoy your dinner. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 15 Price : $39 Half Day Patan City Tour Today, enjoy a city tour of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the "City of Beauty", designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is filled with Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments exhibiting skillful carvings, which makes it especially attractive for breathtaking photos. Visit Patan Durbar Square, a cluster of fine pagoda temples and stone statues, also serving as the economic hub of the city. At every step, you’ll see a magnificent piece of art or an image of a deity, testifying to the consummate skill of Patan's anonymous artists. The ancient palace of the Malla kings and the stone baths associated with various legends and episodes of history are especially interesting stops, along with the stone temple of Lord Krishna and the Royal Bath (Tushahity) with its intricate stone and bronze carvings. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 16 Price : $41 Mount Everest Flightseeing Enjoy an early morning flight on a small aircraft, with a window seat, for an hour of spectacular scenery over the tallest mountain peak on earth. You will be able to view some of the most incredible, and famous sights that Nepal has to offer. This is weather permitting so tour might be delayed or an alternative day may be scheduled. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 16 Price : $245
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include the flights from Udaipur to Mumbai and Mumbai to Kathmandu.
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