16 DAYS
DELHI
KATHMANDU
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL
OCT TO APRIL
DELHI- JAIPUR – AGRA – ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO – VARANASI – KATHMAND – NAGERKOT
Tailor-made as per hotel category and travel date
On arrival in Delhi, India, our representative will meet you, assist you to your hotel, and brief you about your tour. After handing over all relevant documents, our assistant will leave you to enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin your Delhi tour. We will visit the Red Fort and Jama Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. After lunch, we will visit Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar. In the evening, visit the President’s House and India Gate. After a full day, stay overnight at your hotel.
Begin your day with breakfast and depart for Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and freshen up. Then enjoy a short walk through the vibrant Old City Market to experience its lively atmosphere and local shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, start your tour of the royal city and its world-famous heritage buildings. We will begin with Amber Fort, where the elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravalli to its entrance is a must. Later, visit the City Palace, Central Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), and Hawa Mahal. In the late afternoon, you are free to visit the famous textile, gem, carpet, and handicraft markets. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast in Jaipur, pack for Agra. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring highlights such as the Panch Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, the Tomb of Salim Chishti, and the Buland Darwaza. Then continue to Agra. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax. Overnight stay.
Begin your day with a glimpse of the marvellous Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most iconic monuments, at dawn. Experiencing its beauty in the morning calm ensures a serene and peaceful visit. Once finished, return to your hotel for breakfast.
Later, visit the Agra Fort, an imposing and historically significant UNESCO World Heritage site. Your exploration continues at the Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb, often called the “Baby Taj” for its architectural similarities. Bagh is the best place to view the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River, offering a unique perspective. After a day of cultural exploration, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Early morning transfer to the railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival, our driver will meet you and take you to Orchha, the ancient capital of the Bundela Rajput kings, known for its temples, grand palaces, and scenic landscapes. Check into the hotel, and after lunch, tour the century-old temples, Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal, and Laxminarayan Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, depart for Khajuraho, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Best known for its erotic medieval-era Hindu and Jain temples, the city was the cultural and political capital of the Chandela era. On arrival, check into the hotel after freshening up, and spend the day exploring the intricate sculptures, erotic carvings, and rich temple architecture. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, relax or visit Raneh Fall. Located about 20 km from Khajuraho, Raneh Falls is a spectacular natural canyon known for its dramatic rock formations and scenic beauty. Formed by the Ken River, the canyon is carved through ancient volcanic granite in striking shades of red, pink, grey, and black, creating a unique landscape. Later, transfer to the railway station to board a high-speed train to Varanasi. On arrival, our driver will meet you and assist with your luggage to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Get up early to enjoy a boat cruise at dawn on the holy Ganga River and witness the true essence of Varanasi. The whispers of Ganga worshippers, temple bells, and steady boat paddles create lasting memories. After a mesmerising morning, return to the hotel for breakfast, then take an excursion to Sarnath, a Buddhist pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to five disciples. In the evening, visit Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the enchanting Ganga Aarti, a ceremony performed by priests with lamps and chants along the sacred river. Return to the hotel and spend the night.
After breakfast, relax at the hotel or use the time to witness the timeless beauty of Varanasi’s historic ghats. After this experience, return to your hotel for a leisurely afternoon. Later, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in to the hotel and stay overnight.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to your hotel. After check-in and freshening up, enjoy a short walk around the hotel area. Return to the hotel in Kathmandu for a comfortable overnight stay.
After breakfast, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, the serene Boudhanath Stupa, and the historic Patan City. Return to your hotel for a restful overnight stay in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, explore the traditional villages of Bungamati and Khokana, then visit the iconic Swyambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the vibrant Thamel area. Return to the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, depart for Nagerkot. On arrival, check in to the hotel, and after freshening up, explore the peaceful surroundings. After breakfast, depart for Nagerkot. On arrival, check in to the hotel and freshen up. Explore the peaceful surroundings with a walk through local villages offering a glimpse into rural Nepali life. Visit the Nagerkot View Tower for stunning 360-degree views of the mountains and valleys. Return to the hotel and spend the night. Mt Everest on a clear day. Begin the morning with a breathtaking sunrise over the snow-capped peaks. Later, leave for Kathmandu. On arrival, check into the hotel, and after freshening up, have the day free for your leisure. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for the airport, on your onward journey home, with an illustrious memory of Intense India Tours.