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Duration – 14 Nights / 13 Days

Description – Delhi / Jhansi / Orchha / Khajuraho / Varanasi / Kathmandu / Chitwan / Pokhra / Kathmandu / Delhi Tour

Day 01:

Delhi – Meet/asst on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel. Breakfast in hotel. Hotel Check-in time is 1200 hrs, but we will try our level best to check-in as early as possible. Local sight seeing of Old Delhi rickshaw ride Jama Masjid, Red fort from outside, Raj Ghat. Lunch in local restaurant. Later new Delhi sight seeing. Visiting places are Parliament house, India gate, President house, Qutub Minar, Humayu Tomb and Sikh Temple. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 02:

Delhi – Jhansi (Orcha) — Shatabdi express – 0615 / 1048 hrs – After breakfast transfer to New Delhi railway station to board the train for Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi and transfer to hotel. Later sight seeing of Orcha sight seeing. Lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03:

Orcha – Khajuraho – 160 k.m. – 04 / 05 hours – After breakfast drive to Khajuraho. Lunch at Khajuraho. PM Khajuraho sight seeing. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04:

Khajuraho / Varanasi flight IC-405-1400 / 1440 hrs – After breakfast transfer to Khajuraho airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Enjoy the evening Aarti (prayer) at Ganges river. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 05:

Varanasi – After breakfast excursion to Sarnath. Lunch at hotel. Later Varanasi city sight seeing. Pax will see Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Local Market etc. Dinner and overnight in the hote.

Day 06:

Varanasi – Kathmandu – flights operates only on Tue /Thu / Sat / Su at the moment – IC – 751 – 1210/1320 hrs – Early morning visit to bank of Ganges for boat ride in the river Ganges and to see beautiful sun rise. Also witness to see hundreds of people having religious bath in the holy Ganges river. Walk in old city back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast and having some rest in the hotel, departure transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Late lunch in the hotel, if possible. Later sight seeing tour in and around Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

PashupatinathTemple

Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has jilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati River, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.

Boudhanath Stupa

This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. This Buddhist Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.

Swayambhunath Stupa

Swayambhunath is located approximately 4 kilometers and this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.

Day 07:

Kathmandu – Same day excursion to Bhaktapur city. Lunch in local restaurant. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 08:

Kathmandu / Chitwan – 158 k.m. – 05 / 06 hours – After breakfast drive to Chitwan. Lunch at hotel. Evening jeep safari. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 09:

Chitwan – After breakfast elephant ride. Lunch at hotel. Evening jeep ride. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 10:

Chitwan / Pokhra – 140 k.m. – 05/06 hours – After breakfast drive to Pokhra. Lunch at hotel. Evening boat ride at Phewa Lake. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Phewa Lake is the center of all attraction in Pokhara. It is the largest and most enchanting of three lakes that add to the resplendence of Pokhara. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across the water of the lake or visit the island temple in the middle of the lake, the eastern shore, popularly know as Lakeside or Baidam, is the favorite haunt of all travelers restaurants, handicraft shops and other tourist facilities are located.

Day 11:

Pokhra – After breakfast Sightseeing tour in and around Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Pokhra. The sight seeing trip includes visits to Devi’s Fall & Bindhabasini Temple, Tibetan market and city.

Devi’s Fall, Locally known as Patale Chango (Hell’s Falls) also know as Devins and Davids is a lovely Waterfall is about 2 km south West of Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway. Legend has it that a trekker by the name of Davy, was washed away by the Padi Khola and mysteriously disappeared down into an underground passage beneath the fall.

The Old Bazar + Bindyabasini Temple, Pokhara’s traditional bazaar is colorful and so are its ethnically diverse traders. In its temples and monuments can be seen ties to the old Newar Architecture of the Kathmandu valley, Located about 4 k.m from Lakeside, the market S original charm is still evident. This area is strewn with shops selling commodities ranging from edibles to and cloth to cosmetics and gold, is a pleasant and shady spot to stroll around.

The old Bazaar is also home to one of Pokhara’s most important shrines. Locally called the Bindhyabasini Mandir, this white dome- like structure dominates a spacious stone – paved courtyard built atop a shady hillock. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhgwati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park – like grounds offers a fine picnic area, and on Saturdays, and Tuesdays when devotees flock there to offer sacrifices, it takes on a festive flavor.

Day 12:

Pokhra / Kathmandu / Delhi – After breakfast fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathamandu and directly transfer to international airport to board the flight for Delhi. Meals in the flight. Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 13:

Delhi – Departure transfer to International airport to board the flight for international destination