Exploring northern India’s famed Golden Triangle and get immersed in Nepalese culture is the lifetime experience. Combining an intoxicating mix of culture, incredible wildlife, exceptional sights and unsurpassed scenery, Highway to Himalayas is our definitive group tour of the north India and Nepal. Explore India’s Golden Triangle, holy Varanasi and Nepal’s most popular Chitwan National Park, captivating Kathmandu, Pokhara and more.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Delhi Arrival and Transfer to Hotel(B/L/D) |
Day 02: Delhi sightseeing (B/L/D) |
Day 03 : Delhi to Jaipur (B/L/D) |
Day 04 : Jaipur sightseeing (B/L/D) |
Day 05 : Jaipur to Agra Via Fatehpur (B/L/D) |
Day 06 : Agra – Jhansi to Khajuraho (B/L/D) |
Day 07 : Fly from Khajuraho to Varanasi (B/L/D) |
Day 08 : Fly from Varanasi to Kathmandu, Nepal (B/L/D) |
Day 09 : Mountain Flight over Everest, the highest peak of the world (B/L/D) |
Day 10 : Kathmandu valley sightseeing (B/L/D) |
Day 11: Drive to Chitwan(415m) (B/L/D) |
Day 12: Jungle safari in Chitwan National Park (B/L/D) |
Day 13 : Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara (B/L/D) |
Day 14 : Pokhara sightseeing (B/L/D) |
Day 15 : Fly to Kathmandu (B/L/D) |
Day 16 : Final Departure to sweet home (B/L) |
Day 01 : Delhi Arrival and Transfer to Hotel(B/L/D)
Upon your at New Delhi International Airport, our partner company’s representative will meet you and take you at your the hotel. Delhi has been an idyllic symbol of the magnificent past and thriving present of India. The city has never failed to amaze its visitors with its beautiful blend of various nationalities, diverse cultures & traditions, heritage of the bygone eras and its modern lifestyle all rolled into one.
Day 02: Delhi sightseeing (B/L/D)
Today we tour Jama Masjid – the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride till Red Fort. Here our driver will meet you and drive past Red Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), to reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) – first garden-style tomb of India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan – residence of the President of India and India Gate – an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) – the tallest brick minaret in the world – that marks the beginning of Muslim rule in India.
Day 03 : Delhi to Jaipur (B/L/D)
Proceed with a drive to Jaipur.Jaipur: This city isknown as the Pink City of India due to extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings of the city. Its monuments showcase a myriad of architectural styles and its vibrant bazaars are famous for traditional handicrafts and jewellery. The ambiance of this city speaks volumes of the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings. On reaching Jaipur, check-in at the hotel and relax. Evening free at leisure.
Day 04 : Jaipur sightseeing (B/L/D)
Proceed to visit the stunning Amer Fort. It is a massive hill fort located on a hilltop dating back to 16th century that displays private halls, pavilions, former private chambers of the Rajput Kings and royal women. Here, take an Elephant ride to and fro the fort absorbing the captivating reflections of this fort falling on the Maota Lake below. Later in the afternoon, make a visit to the City Palace, the roayl palace of Jaipur, that portrays a perfect fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. Here, explore the former private and public chambers, silver vessels, courtyards, gateways, private chambers of the King and lots more. It also houses a royal museum that showcases carpets, hand-written scriptures, manuscripts and various other artifacts that belonged to the royal family of Jaipur. Further, visit is to the Jantar Mantar – an astronomical observatory, with nineteen architectural astronomical instruments. among them, the most significant one is the Samrat Yantra – said to be world’s largest stone sundial. End the day with visit to Hawa Mahal – the Palace of the Winds. This five-storey palace was built in the year 1799 during the Rajput era. The main highlight of this palace is the intricately-designed 953 windows called ‘Jharokhas’ and balconies adorned with beautiful latticework.
Day 05 : Jaipur to Agra Via Fatehpur (B/L/D)
En route, visit the 16th century Fatehpur Sikri (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) that boasts some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal Era. The historical complex boasts uniform architectural style, which includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. Here visit the Panch Mahal (a five storey palace built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar), Buland Darwaza (the highest gateway in the world built by Emperor Akbar in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat) and much more. Continue drive to Agra. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. After some relaxation, visit Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) that resembles the magnificent Red Fort in Delhi. The Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience ) and the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) are a must-see attractions here.
Day 06 : Agra – Jhansi to Khajuraho (B/L/D)
We begin this day in the early hours for the purpose of reaching Jhansi. As you arrive at Khajuraho, involving nearly 3 hours by road, we also take you to Orcha that brings the alive the true Indian culture because of its temples.
Day 07 : Fly from Khajuraho to Varanasi (B/L/D)
This day begins in the early hours of morning as we move towards the captivating and popular Khajuraho Temples. As we reach there in the afternoon, we fly to Varanasi where you get an opportunity to relax on reaching.
Day 08 : Fly from Varanasi to Kathmandu, Nepal (B/L/D)
Early morning hours time and we begin our journey with an exquisite boat ride on holy Ganges. The captivating ambiance is ever appealing. Then you board a flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. Our company representative will be waiting you at Kathmandu international airport holding a signboard with your full name. When you come out, we will take private car to get 3* hotel in the heart of the city. Shortly you will do check in and get refreshed then in evening we will have a fantastic welcome dinner together at one of the Nepalese famous kitchen which introduces you a very unique Nepalese cuisine.
Day 09 : Mountain Flight over Everest, the highest peak of the world (B/L/D)
Optional Mountain flight to Everest: Using a modern jet-stream aircraft, enjoy glorious the Himalayas from the height of approximately 25,000 feet. This breathtaking journey takes you close to the highest point of the world – Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga (3rd highest peak), Makalu, Cho-Yu, Lhoste, as well as the Tibetan plateau. During your flight above the clouds, you will have a once in a lifetime approach to the glaciers, lakes, rivers and gorges from your individual window. Enjoy aerial photography capturing the magnificent landscapes of Nepal. As an alternative of this one-hour flight, you also can take helicopter flight.
Day 10 : Kathmandu valley sightseeing (B/L/D)
This is the valley where flourished Buddhism and Hinduism together over the centuries. The ancient architectures of Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples are just spectacular. As this is the capital city of Nepal, people live together from different walk of life and ethnic communities. After a breakfast, we start our guiding tour to UNESCO world heritage sites; Kathmandu Durbar square, Monkey temple and Bouddhanath stupa; the major Buddhist sites. Also if the time permits, we do Pashupatinath temple which is the biggest Hindu holy shrine in this Indian subcontinent.
Day 11: Drive to Chitwan(415m) (B/L/D)
After having breakfast early in the morning, we drive to Chitwan national park. It’s almost 160Km away from Kathmandu. On the way, we could see some of interesting country side local lifestyles and their traditional houses, Trishuli river coming down to the plains from Himalayas and local vendors selling their products. The motor road is in good conditions. Shortly after Kathmandu, we cross the Thankot hill then we climb down to the crystal clean beautiful Trishuli River. We follow this river up to Narayanghadh, from there ends hilly region of the country and we catch Nepalese west-east motor highway. Now we make straight to east getting Sauraha, Chitwan national park. Also we can stop on the way for the short breaks and photography. We do lunch at our 3* hotel where we will be staying two nights. After Lunch, we do some short hiking around the national park nearby our hotel.
Day 12: Jungle safari in Chitwan National Park (B/L/D)
Chitwan Natioanal Park was established(1973) and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 is well known for wildlife adventure of a different kind – jungle safaris, bird watching, canoe rides, village tour and jungle walks.This is the best place to live of world’s endangered great one-horned rhinos as well as the Royal Bengal tiger, leopards, monkeys, and the splendid gaur bison. More than 440 species of birds are found in this ornithologist’s heaven, including the giant hornbill, and the paradise flycatcher. We start our activities by exploring different wild species along the riverside by jeep. Also we take canoe ride to discover the habitat of crocodiles in the river then we visit Elephant Breeding Centre. Also we will take an Elephant ride which is the most pleasant activities in the park. Our last program will be the Tharu cultural dance: A melodious ethnic dance performed by men and women.
Day 13 : Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara (B/L/D)
Today we drive to Pokhara (240 Km, 08 hrs.) which is another charming town you will visit. On the way, you will enjoy landscape photography along with the beautiful views of the countryside.
Day 14 : Pokhara sightseeing (B/L/D)
Pokhara is famous for sightseeing, mountain views and many adventurous outdoor activities. We will tour following beautiful places- Devis fall – It is known as Patale Chhango (waterfall), situated about 2 km south-west of Lakeside Pokhara. It has made gorges and flows through the caves.International Mountain Museums- this is a place to get historical information of mountaineering. It includes all information about the highest peaks, climbing activities, lifestyle in the Himalayas and challenges. Phewa Lake & Barahi Temple – It is a second largest lake in Nepal and a central tourist attraction in Pokhara. It is also a spot for water fun activities like boating and kayaking.
Day 15 : Fly to Kathmandu (B/L/D)
We fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon or early in the morning. We will have a farewell dinner in at Kathmandu. If we take flight early morning, you will have time for last minute gift shopping or strolling around your hotel. Our flying to Kathmandu will give us a incredible views of sky touching Himalayas.
Day 16 : Final Departure to sweet home (B/L)
This is the last day for you in Nepal. Our company staff will take you at Kathmandu international airport to catch your international flight to sweet home. We promise you to meet again in this magical planet Nepal. We wish you a very happy journey onward to sweet home! Sweet home!!Sweet home!!!.
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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- All airport/hotel transfers and ground transportation during the stay of India and Nepal
- Airport pick up and drop off service
- Twin sharing basis accommodation at 3* hotel in India and Nepal
- Welcome and farewell dinners in Nepal
- Flight cost of Khajuraho - Varanasi(India)-Kathmandu(Nepal).
- The cost of mountain flight over Everest region.
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner each day in India and Nepal
- Guided city tours in India and Nepal
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits in India and Nepal
- An experienced English-speaking tour guide in India and Nepal
- All necessary paper works such as National park permit in India and Nepal
- Exclusive medical kit
- Mineral water each day
- Toilet paper each day
- Tea or coffee, hot shower and Wi-Fi service each day
- Entertainments like dancing, singing etc.
OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- What is not mentioned above.