Prayers wheels at the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Day 07Lhasa - Katmandu

Fly to Katmandu and transfer to the hotel. Visit Katmandu Durbar Square that epitomizes the life style and religious culture of the native residents, Swayambhunath Pagoda, Buddhanilkantha Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa.(B+L)

Tips: The flight between Lhasa and Katmandu is scheduled to take off on Tue, Thu and Sat this year, so your itinerary should be planned based on it. To your delight, it is quite enjoyable while eating in Nepal, because the delicacies throughout the world are available here like authentic Indian food, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, as well as French cuisines. If you feel tired after the tour, you can go to the hotel fitness center for relaxation.  

Day 08Katmandu

Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Patan Durbar Square and the Golden Temple, one of the most famous Vihar in Katmandu valley.(B+L)

Descriptions: 
Bhaktapur Durbar Square - Bhaktapur means the city of devotees. It is about 19 kilometers from Katmandu. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the best model of Nepalese craftsmanship. The highlight of the square is the royal palace with its 55 windows of brick and wood, and the Golden Gate, carved with the portrait of Goddess Durga.

Local people in Nepal

Day 09Katmandu - Varanasi

Morning is free. In the early afternoon you fly to Varanasi where a traditional Indian Welcome awaits your arrival. Then transfer to hotel before visiting Sarnath in the afternoon. Attend the Puja ceremony on the river Ganges with boat ride on the river Ganges in the evening.(B)

Day 10Varanasi - Khajuraho

Enjoying a boat ride on river Ganges at Sunrist to see the devout praying and bathing on the Ghats (Banks), with funeral pyres burning in the distance. Have the city tour through the narrow lanes and visit some temples. Take a flight to Khajuraho and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Day 11Khajuraho - Agra

Visit the architectural marvels of "the Khajuraho Temples" that are celebrating their Millennium. Later leave for Jhansi to board the Shatabdi Express for Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, our guide will pick you up at the railway station and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Street scene of Katmandu Nepal

Day 12Agra

In the early morning, visit the Taj Mahal by Sunrise - a unique symbol of eternal love and one of the "Wonders of the World". Also visit the Agra Fort. Afternoon is free.(B+L)

Descriptions: 
Taj Mahal - it was acknowledged as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Taj Mahal means Crown Palace. The Muslim emperor Shah Jahan had it built in honor of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, whose tomb was kept in the lower chamber of the Mausoleum. The construction of the Taj Mahal took over twenty-two years by employing twenty thousand workers. Renowned architects and craftsmen from different places exerted their talent to create such a fabulous wonder.

Day 13Agra - Jaipur

Leave for Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri - the Ghost capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri - about 40 kilometers from Agra, built entirely of red sandstone and now declared as a World Heritage Monument. Upon arrival in Jaipur, transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Day 14Jaipur

Visit the fairy tale like Amer Fort, as you ascend the hill like a Maharaja, on the back of an elephant or jeep. The fort is very unique and has very impressive private halls with inlayed convex mirrors. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace of the Jaipur Maharaja, the Honeycomb designs Hawa Mahal and the amazingly accurate Jantar Mantar stone observatory.(B+L)

Street of Katmandu

Day 15Jaipur - Delhi

Drive to Delhi and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Day 16Delhi

You will have a full day city tour of Old & New Delhi which includes the Raj Ghat, the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and the fabled Chandni Chowk. On the way back to the hotel, stop at the National Crafts Museum, with its village life setting and craftsmen from different parts of India. The city tour of New Delhi includes the Qutab Minar, Emperor Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, the Houses of Parliament and the Presidential Palace.(B+L)

Day 17Departure from Delhi

Today we will transfer you to the airport for the return flight. Have a pleasant trip home!(B)