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Meals

• 14 Breakfasts at Hotel

Guide

• English speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Kathmandu. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Others

• 14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences. • Daily breakfast at hotel. • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • English speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Kathmandu. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. • Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra. • Enjoy light and sound show in Khajuraho. • Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath. • Enjoy Ganges boat ride and evening aarti ceremony in Varanasi. • 2 Wildlife safari at Chitwan National Park with Professional Naturalist. • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 2 Nights in New Delhi • 1 Night in Agra • 2 Nights in Khajuraho • 2 Nights in Varanasi • 1 Night in Kushinagar • 1 Night in Lumbini • 2 Nights in Chitwan • 3 Nights in Kathmandu Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Not included:

Insurance

Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Flights

• Flights form Khajuraho to Varanasi

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At New Delhi

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At New Delhi

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Agra “City of Love”. Via en-route visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar’s Tomb). Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your hotel for night stay. After relax at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Jama Masjid.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Agra - Jhansi (By Train) - Khajuraho (260 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Agra - Jhansi (By Train) - Khajuraho (260 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later transfer to Agra railway station to board the train for Jhansi.

Upon arrival at Jhansi railway station, our representative will meet you and later drive to Khajuraho en-route visit to Jhansi Fort, Government Museum & Rani Mahal.

Upon arrival at Khajuraho check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: At Khajuraho
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: At Khajuraho

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Khajuraho, visit the world famous Khajuraho Temples. These temples were built by the Chandelas between 950 AD & 1050 AD. The important ones are Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali, the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatjis Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanatha & Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple & evening sound and light show at temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Flight)

Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Khajuraho airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, Our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Varanasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: At Varanasi

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi visit, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi.

Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Varanasi - Kushinagar (250 Kms / 7 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Varanasi - Kushinagar (250 Kms / 7 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Kushinagar, Upon arrival at Kushinagar check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Kushinagar - Lumbini (185 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kushinagar - Lumbini (185 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Kushinagar, visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) and Japan Temple. Later afternoon check out from hotel and drive to Lumbini. Upon arrival at Lumbini check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Lumbini - Chitwan (150 Kms / 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lumbini - Chitwan (150 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out form hotel, later proceed for your next destinaiton Chitwan National park. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: At Chitwan National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: At Chitwan National Park

Today early morning before breakfast proceed for Chitwan National Park to enjoy canoeing ride on the Rapti River where you may see crocodile (Ghadiyal) and visit Elephant breeding centre. Later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast and refresh yourself for your afternoon safari.

After lunch proceed for another wildlife safari. Enjoy your ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife. You will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and elusive Royal Bengal tiger. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter. Also you can take some amazing wildlife pictures.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Chitwan - Kathmandu (190 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Chitwan - Kathmandu (190 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Kathmandu - Swayambhunath - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu (50 Kms / 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Kathmandu - Swayambhunath - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu (50 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour around Kathmandu valley. You can visit sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient and essentially enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites. The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath and the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture are highlighted on our guided tour. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Kathmandu - Patan - Boudhanath - Kathmandu (30 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Kathmandu - Patan - Boudhanath - Kathmandu (30 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided day tour to Patán, visit number of temples, statues and palaces in Durbar Square. Patan Museum, displays the traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. As a traditional center of handicrafts, Patan is a great place to purchase jewelry, Buddha statues and masks.

After lunch, we went to the Tibetan district of Kathmandu to see the stupa of Boudhanath and the Buddhist temples, one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. The Boudha Stupa one of the largest stupas in the world.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 Day 15: Departure From Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Departure From Kathmandu

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later transfer to Kathmandu airport to board the flight for your next destination.

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Cultural India With Nepal

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Itinerary of your trip Cultural India With Nepal

Day 1: Arrival At New Delhi

Day 2: At New Delhi

Day 3: New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Agra - Jhansi (By Train) - Khajuraho (260 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 5: At Khajuraho

Day 6: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Flight)

Day 7: At Varanasi

Day 8: Varanasi - Kushinagar (250 Kms / 7 Hrs)

Day 9: Kushinagar - Lumbini (185 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 10: Lumbini - Chitwan (150 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Day 11: At Chitwan National Park

Day 12: Chitwan - Kathmandu (190 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Day 13: Kathmandu - Swayambhunath - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu (50 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Day 14: Kathmandu - Patan - Boudhanath - Kathmandu (30 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 15: Departure From Kathmandu

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