On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, visit Old Delhi visiting the Juma Masjid,
Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial), Shanti Vana and the magnificent Red Fort.
The Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan is surrounded by a 9-m deep moat
(now empty) fed by the river Yamuna. Tour New Delhi this afternoon. Drive
along the Ceremonial Avenue for a view of the city's modern treasures including
Parliament House, Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Teen Murthi Bhawan, Rakabganj Gurudwara,
a 20th century marble shrine. Also visit the Qutub Minar and the 4th century
AD Ashoka Pillar, a metallurgical masterpiece that has withstood 1600 years
without a trace of rust on it!
Overnight at the hotel.
This morning, visit the Swyambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu
city. The Swyambhunath Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the
four sides of the spire bases are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The
Hanuman Dhoka Durbar square of Kathmandu City features an abundance of pagoda-shaped
temples, many bazaars and the Royal Palace. See the Temple of the Living Goddess
Kumari Temple, a young girl is worshipped as a deity by all devout Nepalese.
In the afternoon, an excursion to Patan City also known as Lalitpur or the
city of Fine Arts, features hundreds of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments.
Also visit the Tibetan Refugee camp for a rare chance to observe the skilled
artisans and craftsmen weaving carpets and engaging in distinctively Tibetan
handicrafts.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning free. Late in the afternoon transfer to the airport
for your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival you will be met and transferred to
the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning leave for Agra by train. On arrival, visit Taj
Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world built by Emperor Shah Jehan as
a mausoleum for his queen Mumtaz Mahal in white marble; Agra Fort containing
the Dewan-e-Khas and Dewan-e-Aaam. Its walls and palaces are silent witness
to the rise and fall of the imperial Moghul Empire; Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque),
Jasmine Tower. In the evening return to Delhi .
Overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, visit Bhadgaon also know
as Bhaktapur - city of devotees. Bhaktapur is well known for the manufacture
of Nepali caps, for pottery and for its delicious curd. In the afternoon,
continue to Pasupathinath - the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, then to Bodhnath
- the colossal stupa, one of the biggest in the world .
Overnight at the hotel.
Day free.
Overnight at the hotel.
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