HERITAGE NORTHERN RETREAT

Duration: 10 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu

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Day 01:  Arrive Delhi- Traditional Heritage India greetings upon arrival to the "Capital City of India" and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel .

Day02: Delhi/Jaipur - After breakfast, morning sightseeing tour of Historic Old and Modern Delhi visiting  Jamma Masjid which is one of the largest mosque in Asia, driving past Chandni Chowk or Silver street and Red Fort built by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, the builder of Taj Mahal. Also visit Raj Ghat where father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi were cremated, thereafter drive past Presidents' House, Parliament House, visit India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar.

Afternoon leave Delhi by road for "Princely City - Jaipur" (250 kms. 5 hrs.). On arrival Jaipur check in at Hotel.  Overnight at  hotel.

Day 03:  In Jaipur - After breakfast proceed for excursion to Fort Amber which was the capitalof State until 1728. Visit Jagmandir or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend the hill, on which the Fort  is situated on Elephant back. Onway to Amber Fort, stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds for photography.Afternoon city sightseeing of Jaipur visiting Maharaja's City Palace, Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Also drive through  the Pink Rose residential and business areas of Jaipur. Later some free time for shopping as Jaipur is Shopper's Paradise for Hand woven  Carpets,   Hand-printed textile, glazed pottery, jewellery, precious stones & decorative items. Evening proceed to Choki Dhani, an ethnic village Resort with a blend or rustic environment & splendor of rich Rajasthani culture with every modern amenities. At dusk, begins village festivities with Kalbeliya Dance, Parrot Fortune Teller, Puppet Show, Camel ride etc., followed by typical traditional Rajasthani Dinner. After an enjoyable evening, return to hotel for Overnight.

Day 04:  Jaipur/Agra -After breakfast leave Jaipur by road for 'City of Love' - Agra   (223 kms.5 hrs.) enroute visiting the deserted city at Fatehpur Sikri built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 and later abandoned after 15 years ue scarcity of water supply. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Bulund Darwaza and other Palaces. On arrival Agra, check-in at Hotel. Afternoon visit to one of the wonders of the world 'Taj Mahal' - the edifice of love built by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit the Fort dominated by red sandstone construction and houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Agra/Orchha/Khajuraho - After breakfast transfer to Railway Station to connect Super fast Train at  0801 hrs. for Jhansi. On arrival Jhansi at 1026 hrs. leave for Khajuraho by road visiting enroute Orchha (181kms. 5 hrs.) which house matchless forts, palaces, temples and pavilions. On arrival Khajuraho check in at hotel. Ovrnight at hotel.

Day 06:  Khajuraho/ Varanasi- After breakfast visit the world famous Khajuraho Temples built by Chandela Kings between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali, Mahadev Temple, Chitrgupta Temple with a lovely images of 11 Headed Vishnu, Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple and Vraha Temple, the largest and most typical in Khajuraho. Afternoon transfer to Airport to connect flight for Varanasi. On arrival at "Eternal City - Varanasi"  transfer to Hotel. Situated on the banks of river Ganga, Varanasi is one of the world's oldest living civilised cities and considered as India's most 'Sacred city'. Upon check-in at hotel proceed for city sightseeing tour of Varanasi visiting Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, New Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University and the mosque built by Moghul Emperor Auirangzeb. Later at early evening visit to the Ganges to witness the evening prayers of Holy River Ganges.Overnight at hotel.

Day 07:  Varanasi/Kathmandu - Early Morning boat excursion on the holy River Ganges to see the Bathing Ghats and the Cremation Site. Watching people bathing and worshipping at  the Ghats are one of the most unique experiences of a visit to India. Return to hotel in time for breakfast. After breakfast excursion tour to Sarnath - The Buddhist City where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from 6th century B.C. to 12th Century A.D. Visit the ruins, the Stupa, the Buddhist Temple and the Museum. Afternoon transfer to Airport to flight for Kathmandu - the Capital of Himalayan Kingdom. On arrival Kathmandu transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08  In Kathmandu -After breakfast city sightseeing of Kathmandu - the only Hindu Country in the world. Afternoon excursion to Patan, The old Newar city & Swayambhunath-the 2500 years old Buddhist Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09:  In Kathmandu - Early morning proceed for Dhulikhel carrying box breakfast & witness Sunrise on Himalayas. On return visit Bhadgaon & Bodhnath. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10:  Depart Kathmandu - Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport in time to connect flight for onward Destination