North India - Nepal - Bhutan

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Duration :- 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations Covered :- Delhi - Agra - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro - Delhi
03 Days / 02 Nights extensions of Chitwan National Park (total - 15 Days)

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Day 01 Delhi
Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 Delhi
Morning half day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat - The Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid - the biggest Mosque in India and drive past Red Fort and tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk. Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi drive past President House, Parliament House (House of Representatives) and India Gate - War Memorial (stop for photography), Qutab Minar - 72.55 meters, high Victory Tower, onto Bahai Temple (lotus temple) Humayun's Tomb- built of red sandstone and is a first substantial example of the Mughal architecture, Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by the Birlas, leading Indian industrialists. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Delhi-Agra
After breakfast proceed to Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. from Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation. Upon arrival at Agra check-in at Hotel. Afternoon half day city tour visiting the World famous Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to create this jewel and onto Agra Fort - four successive rulers helped create this massive fort. Visit Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Agra - Varanasi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport to leave by air for Varanasi. Arrive and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit toSarnath- the holy shrine of the Buddhist where LORD BUDHA preached his first sermon after he had gained Enlightenment.

Day 05 Varanasi - Kathmandu
Early morning boat ride in river ganges- the most fascinating aspect of Varanasi. Watch thousands of Worshippers in obeisance before Sun God. Afternoon transfer to airport to leave by air for Kathmandu. Arrive and transfer to Hotel.

Day 06 Kathmandu
Morning OPTIONAL MOUNTAIN FLIGHT (Approx. One Hour Duration) to have an aerial view of the mighty Himalayan Peaks including Mt. Everest. This is the closest one can go to the peaks without having to trek. OR browse through bazaars. Afternoon visit Kathmandu city - known as Kantipur. the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Visit the temple of the Living Goddess who acknowledge the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence, the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the Nepalese Royalty and onto Swayambhunath - Buddhist stupa is said to be 2000 yrs. old. Evening try your luck at Casino. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07 Kathmandu
Morning half day visit Patan also known as Lalitpur, is the cIty of fine arts. enclosed within four stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor Ashoka. Also visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft centre, where you will witness the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and moulding of metal statues. Afternoon visit Boudhnath - this stupa is one of the biggest in the world of its kind.

It stand with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity and onto Bhadgaon - Also known as Bhaktapur meaning the city of devotes, this place is the home of medieval art and architecture. This place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. Onto PASHUPATINATH - Situated 5 km east of Kathmandu on the bank of sacred Bagmati river the temple of lord Shiva - Pashupatinath with two tiered golden roof and silver doors is famous for its superb architecture (Entrance into the temple premesis is permitted to the Hindus only). Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 Kathmandu - Paro
Transfer to airport to leave by Druk air for Paro. ( FLT. OPERATES ON FEW DAYS ONLY ).The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see Mount Everest. Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsrim Khang.

Arrive and transfer to Hotel DRUK or similar. Paro is a picturesque valley with quaint clusters of hamlets amidst terraced paddy fields. The town still maintains traditions by way of its architecture and the simple way of life. Afternoon visit to Drukgyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and a traditional Bhutanese Farm House Evening at leisure to visit local shops. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09 Paro - Thimphu
Morning after breakfast proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Enroute stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Nearby Thimphu, visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom. Arrive and stay at Hotel DRUK or similar. Afternoon, visit to King's Memorial Chorten, majestic Tashichhodzong, interesting Handicrafts Emporium and market. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10 Thimphu - Punakha
Morning visit National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute. After lunch drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop en route for Tea\Coffee at Dochula pass(3,100 m) and enjoy mountain scenery.

Day 11 Punakha - Paro
Morning proceed to Paro. Enroute lunch halt at Thimphu Arrive and stay at Hotel DRUK or similar Late afternoon visit Ta Dzong ( National Museum ) and then walk down the trail to see Rinpung Dzong.

Day 12 Paro - Delhi
Transfer to airport to leave by morning flight of Druk air for Delhi (Flight operates on few days only). Arrive and transfer to Hotel. Day at leisure to visit National Museum or to buy souveniers. Evening transfer to airport to fly back home\ onward destination. 02 NTS\03 DAYS EXTN.WITH CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK.

Day 13 Kathmandu - Chitwan
Morning leave by road for Chitwan National Park (5 hrs. drive) is famous for its variety of Wildlife especially the Great Indian one Horned Rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger. The Terai Plain, where the Royal Chitwan National Park is located is about 400 feet, 120 meters, lower in altitude than Kathmandu and is consistently warmer than the rest of Nepal. Arrive and stay at Hotel. Afternoon visit the sanctuary on the back on an elephant to view game. Evening participate in Tharu Dance.

Day 14 Chitwan
Morning visit the sanctuary again and join in the activities like nature walks, canoe trips and jungle treks. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 15 Chitwan - Kathmandu
Morning leave by road for Kathmandu (5hrs. drive). Arrive and transfer to airport to fly back home/onward destination. N.B.: On day 10 Bhutan ( PARO, THIMPU, PUNKHA ,PARO )tour starts and end in INDIA( Delhi) on day 15.





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