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| Architechture of India -Nepal |
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| The development of Architecture in the Sub-continent is well documented in the buildings(both religious and secular) of North Indian Princly states and the Mughal Capitals( Taj Mahal is one of the wonder in india and also one can explore the world heritage site ).Nepal has retained it's political freedom as well as it's own architectural form over the centuries of Foreign invasions on India. It's a great treat to see these two countries Architectural and Artistic aspirations under two different situation. |
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| Details of Tour |
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 Day 1:
DELHI
Late evening arrival in Delhi, transfer to the hotel, check in and over night in Delhi.
Day 2:
DELHI
Full day site seeing of old and new Delhi. Morning visit includes Jama Masjid and Red Fort in old Delhi. After the lunch in a speciality restaurant in Delhi,the visit continues with the tomb of Humayun and Qutub Minar. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and over night at Delhi.
Day 3:
DELHI-JAIPUR
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Jaipur ( 265 km / 6 hours drive ). on arrival, check in to the hotel and lunch. After lunch an orientation of Jaipur city by cycle rikshaw. The colourful markets of textile and spices are to be explored, this after noon. Evening free of your own. Breakfast in Delhi, lunch, dinner, and over night in Jaipur.
Day 4:
JAIPUR
Full day site seeing of Jaipur,which includes,Amber fort ( An elephant ride from the car parking area upto the fort,can be organised for the interested people.),City palace,and the Observatory (JANTAR MANTAR ).Interested people can venture out for their prefered souvenir shops,this day.Breakfast,lunch,dinner and over night in Jaipur.
Day 5:
JAIPUR-AGRA
After breakfast,departure from Jaipur to Agra.Enroute lunch in Bharatpur and site seeing of FATEHPUR SIKRI,the capital city,constructed by the great mughul emperor Akbar in 1569,but,he lived there only for 15 years and finally in the year 1585, he abondoned the city for ever. Today,the ghost city Fatehpur sikri remains as a site of architectural wonder. Later, Drive to Agra, enroute visit the tomb of ITIMAD-UD-DAULA. From the architectural point of view,the tomb of Itimad-ud-daula is considered as the final step towards the Taj Mahal. Later enjoy the beauty of Taj Mahal in Sunset light from Mehtab bag. Breakfast in Jaipur, lunch in Bharatpur, Dinner and over night in Agra.
Day 6:
AGRA – OVER NIGHT TRAIN TO VARANASI
After early breakfast at 0600 hrs, proceed to Taj Mahal for the visit in soft morning light. Later lunch in hotel and check out.
Vist the impressive Agra fort, where the four generations of the Mughul emperors lived making Agra a welthy and legendary city. Early dinner in a speciality restaurant in Agra and proceed to the Railway station to board the over night train to Varanasi. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Agra, over night on board MARUDHAR EXPRESS to Varanasi.
Day 7:
VARANASI
On arrival in Varanasi in the morning, transfer to the hotel, check in and breakfast. Morning free to relax. After lunch proceed to Sarnath, where Lord buddha preached his doctrine for the first time. The archeological site of Sarnath, is an important plgrimage centre. The small museum of Sarnath is rich in collection. Later, directly proceed to the DASASWHWAMEDH GHAT on the bank of Ganges to experience the age old tradition of worshiping the holy river in gratitude. This ritual explains the very essence of the vedic religion HINDUISM. Dinner and over night in Varanasi.
Day 8:
VARANASI – KATHMANDU / NEPAL BY FLIGHT
Early morning tea/coffee in the lobby and proceed to the river once again, for a cruise by Sunrise,followed by a walk tour through the narrow lanes of the old city of Varanasi. Later, Check out after Heavy breakfast and proceed to Varanasi airport to board the flight to KATHMANDU. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in PATAN, the old capital of Nepal. Late afternoon walk tour in PATAN. Breakfast in Varanasi,late Lunch,Dinner and over night in PATAN.
Day 9:
PATAN – KATHMANDU – BHAKTAPUR
Full day excursion to the capital of Nepal,the city of Kathmandu visiting Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath and Baoudhnath Stupa 9World Heritage Monuments).Breakfast in Patan, lunch in Kathmandu and, dinner and over night in Bhaktapur.
Day 10:
BHAKTAPUR-KATHMANDU – KOLKATA / INDIA BY FLIGHT
Early morning breakfast and a walk tour in the Darbar square of Bhaktapur and its old residential areas. Bhaktapur itself is a living museum of old architecture of nepal. After lunch check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport to board the late afternoon flight to KOLKATA. On arival transfer to the hotel. Breakfast and lunch in Bhaktapur, dinner and over night in Kolkata.
Day 11:
KOLKATA – DEPARTURE FOR ONWARD DESTINATION
After breakfast, a full day city site seeing of Kolkata. Lunch in a Bengali speciality restarurant, early dinner in your hotel and transfer to the international airort to board the flight. | |
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| * The itinerary is only Suggestive, It can be altered as per the need of the Guests and also the local conditions * |
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