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Highlights of India and Nepal
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India is filled with so many wonderful delights; its architectural wonders and history will capture your imagination. The contrast of bustling bazaars and ancient ruins will bring to life everything you have ever expected. The erotic temples of Khajuraho will amaze you, as will Jantar Mantar.
A delight for many may be viewing the Taj Mahal as the sun rises. The beauty of this monument is beyond the scope of words. A visit to Ranthambore National Park, one of the last few remaining habitats of the Royal Bengal Tiger, will please nature lovers. Viewing the famous ghats of Varanasi will astound you, where millions flock each year to perform religious rituals from morning until evening.
Nepal is equally as captivating; it features the greatest mountain range on earth, Mt. Everest. This beautiful mountain kingdom has remained unchanged for centuries. Kathmandu is facscinating, with ageless temples and splendid architecture. We invite you to discover the highlights of India and Nepal and be graciously welcomed by their warm and gentle people.
DAY 1: AUSTRALIA TO DELHI
Fly with Singapore Airlines to Delhi for a two-night stay.
DAY 2: DELHI
Explore Old Delhi; see the Red Fort, walk through Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid and visit the Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple. After lunch view India Gate and visit Gandhi Smriti and Qutab Minar.
DAY 3: DELHI TO UDAIPUR
Fly to Udaipur today, a city of lakes, palaces and temples. The afternoon is free at your leisure.
DAY 4: UDAIPUR
This morning you will visit Sahelion Ki Bari, the Folk Museum and Mewar Art Gallery. You will also visit the City Palace and wander through the local streets and shops. This afternoon relax with a cruise on Lake Pichola.
DAY 5: UDAIPUR TO JODHPUR
Drive to Jodhpur stopping at Ranakpur en route, the largest Jain temple complex in India.
DAY 6: JODHPUR
This morning visit Meherangarh Fort and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Take an auto rickshaw ride to a local restaurant for lunch followed by a walking tour through Subzi Mandi, the local vegetable and spice market.
DAY 7: JODHPUR TO JAIPUR
Leave Jodhpur today and drive through the colourful countryside of Rajasthan to Jaipur. This afternoon shop at the local bazaar in Choti Choper located inside the walled city.
DAY 8: JAIPUR
Start today with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before visiting Amer Fort. This afternoon visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Enjoy a traditional dance performance at dinner this evening.
DAY 9: JAIPUR TO RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Leave Jaipur and travel to Ranthambore National Park, one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. Enjoy a canter safari around the park this afternoon.
DAY 10: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a morning and afternoon canter safari around the park, which has an estimated area of 400sq km.
DAY 11: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK TO AGRA
This morning transfer to the railway station to board your train to Bharatpur and drive to Agra stopping in the fortified ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri en route.
DAY 12: AGRA
Early this morning view the Taj Mahal as the sun is rising. Later visit a marble inlay workshop and Agra Fort.
DAY 13: AGRA TO KHAJURAHO
After breakfast, board the Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. From here, continue by road to Khajuraho stopping in Orchha for lunch. Watch a cultural dance show this evening.
DAY 14: KHAJURAHO TO VARANASI
Tour the Western and Eastern groups of temples in Khajuraho. This afternoon fly to Varanasi. In the evening take a rickshaw ride to the ghats of the River Ganges to witness the Puja ceremony of Ganga Aarti.
DAY 15: VARANASI
Take an early morning boat ride along the River Ganges followed by a city tour. Later this afternoon visit the Buddhist sites at Sarnath.
DAY 16: VARANASI TO KATHMANDU
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to acclimatise to the altitude.
18 days india only:
Tour participants who do not wish to travel to Nepal leave the group in Varanasi on DAY 16 and fly to Delhi for an overnight stay. Departing Delhi on DAY 17, the morning is free at your leisure until a late check-out and transfer to Delhi airport. Arrive in Australia the following day, DAY 18.
DAY 17: KATHMANDU - PATAN
This morning visit the Dakshinkali Temple. Later, tour the second largest city in Nepal, Patan, including the UNESCO World Heritage listed former Royal Palace and Durbar Square.
DAY 18: KATHMANDU
Visit Durbar Square and the Kumari Temple this morning. Later you will explore the Swayambhunath Stupa, Bodhnath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Visit Thamel Market this evening.
DAY 19: KATHMANDU TO DHULIKHEL
This morning drive to Dhulikhel, stopping at Changu Narayan Temple en route. In Dhulikhel you will visit traditional Newari houses and a local market.
DAY 20: DHULIKHEL TO KATHMANDU
After breakfast this morning leave Dhulikhel and return to Kathmandu. Visit the 9thcentury-built town of Bhaktapur en route, including the Golden Gate at the Palace of 55 Windows. Enjoy a performance of Nepalese dancing this evening.
DAY 21: DEPART KATHMANDU
Transfer to Kathmandu airport to board your overnight flight to Australia.
DAY 22: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA
Arrive home this morning.
Wendy Wu Tours Review:
"This itinerary was well balanced, the excitement of India matched by the slower pace of Nepal. The National Escort is the key factor for any group tour. Our National Escort M K Jain was excellent. We had the same experience with our WWT China tour a couple of years ago and are one of the key factors in us continuing to select WWT as our Operator for these tours. The National Escort always made us feel that we were able to influence the final decision regarding which shops/factories to visit and for how long’.
We have travelled on group tours annually for the past five years. This India and Nepal tour has been the very best! ‘An excellent tour – exhilarating!"
Mr A Mifsud, Victoria - February 2011
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