Wonder of India Nepal and Bhutan

Duration : 12 Night / 13 Days
Destination Covered : Nepal - Kathmandu - Patan - Bhaktapur, Bhutan - Paro - Thimphu, India - Delhi - Jaipur - Agra

Highlights:

• Tour Kathmandu Valley's world heritage sites including Durbar Square
• Hike up to Tiger's Nest considered as Bhutan's most sacred Buddhism temple
• Observe local Old Delhi people's life and visit city landmarks
• Appreciate Amber Fort known for its artistic Hindu style elements
• Admire India's jewel of Muslim art - Taj Mahal

Day 1 (International Arrival, Kathmandu)

• Arrive at Kathmandu airport
• Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative who will take you to the hotel. You will be assisted by our representative at the check-in, and you will be briefed about your following tours
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2 ( Kathmandu - Patan (Lalitpur) - Kathmandu)

• Post breakfast, explore the medieval city of Kathmandu and discover its rich culture
• Visit the Ason Tole Vegetable & Spice Market. This place reflects the vivid local life of Nepali people. Explore the busy bazaars of the area.
• Move on to your next destination, which is the Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can visit the Kumari Temple which houses the living Goddess of Kathamndu. The temple is known for its magnificent carvings as well as its divine inhabitant. You can also enjoy the external view of Taleju Temple and Kala Bhairav.
• In the afternoon, explore the temple of Swayambhunath, which is a stupa on the hilltop. You can also enjoy the beautiful vistas of the Kathmandu Valley from here
• Next, head out to Patan City, and visit the Patan Durbar Square, which is one the three Durban Squares in the Kathmandu Valley
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3 (Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu)

• Post breakfast, start your journey with a visit to Pashupatinath Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva
• Next visit the Boudhanath Stupa, which is the largest Buddhist Stupa in the world
• In the afternoon, you will be escorted to Bhaktapur city. Explore the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is one of the seven UNESCO's World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley
• Continue your tour with a visit to the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley, the Changu Narayan Temple. Its roof struts feature some amazingly intricate carvings of Tantric deities
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 4 (Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu)

• After checking-out from the hotel, you will be escorted to Kathmandu airport for the flight to Bhutan
• Upon arrival in Paro airport, you will be greeted by our representative, who will take you to the capital Thimphu
• On your way, you can enjoy the view of Tamchog Lhakhang iron-bridge
• After your hotel check-in and lunch, visit the National Memorial Chorten, the gigantic Dordenma Statue, and Takin Sanctuary, which are among the top tourist attractions in Bhutan
• Close the day with a visit to Thimphu Dzong (Trashichho Dzong), which is the largest religious building in Thimphu
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Thimphu

Day 5 (Thimphu - Paro)

• Post breakfast, visit the Folk Heritage Museum, which gives you a glimpse of the ancient Bhutanese culture
• Move on to your next stop, the National Painting School. Here you will witness the amazing traditional sculptures and paintings?
• Next visit the Bhutan Post Office Headquarters. This place offers unique opportunity to make stamps with your own photos
• Drive back to Paro post lunch, and visit the farm house to explore the life of the local people
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Paro

Day 6 (Paro)

• Post breakfast, visit Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery), and relish the amazing view of this beautiful monastery which is hanging on the rocky cliff
• Next stop, move to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. It was built to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetan invaders.
• Later get a glimpse of Ta Dzong National Museum that showcases the cultural relics of Bhutan
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Paro

Day 7 (Paro - Delhi)

• Post breakfast, check-out of your hotel. Our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Delhi
• Upon arrival at Delhi, you will be taken to the hotel where our representative will assist you with the check-in procedure
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Delhi

Day 8 (Delhi)

• Post breakfast; begin your tour for the day with Old Delhi. The first stop is the famous Jama Masjid, after which you can explore the local life around along with exploring the local markets of Chandni Chowk
• Please Note Female Tourists are supposed to wear robes before entering the Jama Masjid
• Your next stop will be the famous historic monument of India, Red Fort, before driving off to New Delhi. In New Delhi your first visit will be to Qutab Minar, followed by Raj Ghat.
• Also, drive along the city’s landmarks, including India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings. Stop and capture the memories with a photo session
• Close your day with spirituality as you get an insight to the religious and cultural flavours of the famous Hindu Temple Laxmi Natrayan Temple
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Delhi

Day 9 (Delhi - Jaipur)

• Post breakfast. Head to Jaipur. On your way to Jaipur
• Check-in to hotel upon arrival in Jaipur and enjoy the rest of the day in leisure
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Jaipur

Day 10 (Jaipur)

• Post breakfast, enjoy a full day private tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur City. Start your morning with a jeep ride to the entrance of Hillside Amber Fort. Amber fort is built using the red as well as white stone marbles. The fort is built in with a mix of Hindu- Muslim style
• Also visit the magnificent Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) inside.
• Drive back to Jaipur city and visit the Maharaja City Palace. This royal palace is a treat to the eyes with its seven storeys. It is a perfect blend of Mughal, Rajput and European architecture.
• Next stop is Jantar Mantar, which consists of 19 large instruments each serving a very specific purpose. The most significant among these is the Samrat Yantra which is the largest sundial in the country.
• Take your next visit to Hawa Mahal. The mahal offers a beautiful blend of Hindu Rajput architecture and the Islamic Mughal architecture
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Jaipur

Day 11 (Jaipur - Agra)

• Post Breakfast, head to Agra. On your way, you can explore the former capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri
• This will be followed by a visit to the Abhaneri Step Well. The Step wells are a unique concept of India and were used extensively around Rajasthan by erstwhile kings and rulers of different regions of Rajasthan
• Proceed to Agra, post lunch
• On arrival, check-in to your hotel
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Agra

Day 12 (Agra)

• An early morning wake-up is required to visit the Taj Mahal. Explore the beauty of the monument in all its glory as the sun rays hit the monument, reflecting a beautiful view.
• Return to your hotel for breakfast, and freshen up for your next visits.
• In the afternoon, visit the Agra Fort. The Mughal Emperor, Akbar built the fort to make it the main residence of the Mughals.
• Close your day with a visit to Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden), situated on the opposite side of the Yamuna River. The Garden offers a beautiful view of the Taj Mahal from a different angle.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Agra

Day 13 (Agra - Delhi, Departure)

• Post breakfast, you will be escorted from Agra to Delhi Airport for you return flight