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Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Kathmandu Tour Package

Places to See: Delhi – Jaipur - Agra – Varanasi – Kathmandu – Delhi
Duration: 09 Nights/10 Days

This Tour takes you to Delhi/Jaipur/Agra/Varanasi/Kathmandu where you will be able to see and enjoy Muslim Mosque, Red Fort, Hindu temple, Taj Mahal (One of the seven wonders of the world), Pink city of Rajasthan (Jaipur), house of  Forts & Palaces, observatory, Ganges, World Famous temples and Sarnath (where Lord Budha gave his first sermon), possibility of seeing Mount Everest, world famous temples. Enjoy Elephant ride at Amber Fort/Jaipur which adds to the beauty of this journey and where you will feel like a Maharaja (King) and Boat Ride on the Ganges to see the evening aarti.

Day 01 Arrive Delhi 
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. Overnight will be at Delhi. 

Day 02: Delhi

Breakfast will be at Delhi. Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk. Enjoy the DANCES OF INDIA in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi. 
   

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur  

Morning drive to Jaipur ( 245 Kms / 5 hours ), upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

   

Day 04 Jaipur 

Morning excursion to Amber fort. Make your ascend to the palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned elephant back. Tour the chambers and hallways of the Palace which are famous for the excellence of their design and decoration.

Afternoon visit city of Jaipur know as 'The Pink city of Rajasthan'. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar - Observatory, which was built in 1700's, yet even today still looks futuristic or almost surrealistic, the city Palace and the museum, the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. Overnight at the hotel. 
   

Day 05: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri - Agra 

After breakfast drive to the city of Taj Mahal– Jaipur (221 kms / 5hrs). En route stop at Fatehpur Sikri. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Reach and check in at hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing

 
tour of Agra city visiting the impressive Agra Fort, the local bazaar.  Night stay in Agra.
   

Day 06 : Agra – Delhi – Varanasi

Morning drive back to Delhi airport (203 kms / 4hrs) to take the flight to Varanasi- said to be the India’s most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. As a

 
place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city , sunrise on the river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats. Night stay in Varanasi.’
   

Day 07 : Varanasi

Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, 10kms. East of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism’s major centers of India. After attaining enlightenment, the

Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park and the museum and later back to Varanasi . Night stay in Varanasi.

   

Day 08 :Varanasi - Kathmandu (By flight)

After breakfast transfer to the Airport to connect flight for Kathmandu- the capital town of Nepal, the house of the highest mountains, Kathmandu is as much steeped in beauty as in the history of this wonderland. The place has

 

ever since been the center for art, crafts, culture and a rich heritage. Arrive Kathmandu, meet & assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Evening transfer to Nepalese Restaurant Bhanchaghar for a Traditional Nepali Welcome reception and dinner. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy a live Nepalese Cultural programme performed by beautiful young girls dressed in ethnic traditional Nepalese costumes and jewelry representing various parts of Nepal. Dinner will follow this programme. Overnight in Kathmandu.

   

Day 09 : Kathmandu  

After breakfast Sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu City - The Hanumandhoka - Kathmandu's Durbar Square is the historic seat of royalty. The Durbar Square with its old temples and palaces epitomises the religious and cultural

 

life of the people. It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Also visit the Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD, the temple of Kal Bhairav - the God of destruction and the temple of Kumari (Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess - represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju is Buddhist by birth. The Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year during Indra Jatra festival, the King of Nepal seeks the Kumari's blessing. Kasthamandap - Located near the Kumari Temple is said to be built from the wood of a single tree from the city. The city of Kathmandu derives its name from this temple. The Kathmandu Durbar Square was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Also visit the stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan Budhism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. 
Pashupatinath Temple – This important Hindu temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Later visit Sayambhunath Stupa - the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire's base are the all - seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Night stay in Kathmandu.

Day 10 : Kathmandu – Delhi Depart

Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & take your onward flight.