21-Day Luxury India & Nepal Heritage and Wildlife Trail

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a half-day guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting Raj Ghat, driving past the Red Fort, and enjoying a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk spice market. After completing the Old Delhi sightseeing, drive to Jaipur, famously known as the “Pink City.” Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort, with an optional elephant or jeep ride, and, time permitting, explore Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Continue to City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), followed by a visit to Birla Temple. After completing the guided tour, enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel for rest.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Ranthambore National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel and refresh yourself. Later, proceed for an afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park, with opportunities to capture amazing wildlife photographs during the game drive. Return to your hotel in the evening.

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Early in the morning, proceed to Ranthambore National Park, a former royal hunting ground and home to Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, and marsh crocodiles. After the morning game drive, return to your hotel for breakfast and some leisure time. Following lunch, enjoy another safari or game drive in the park, with opportunities to capture amazing wildlife photographs. Return to your hotel in the evening.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra, the “City of Love,” with an en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the historic deserted city built by the Mughals in 1571 using red sandstone. Explore its highlights, including the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-e-Khas, and Panch Mahal. After completing the sightseeing tour, continue the drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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Early in the morning, visit the world-famous Taj Mahal at sunrise (closed on Fridays). After the guided tour, return to your hotel for breakfast. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Agra, visiting Agra Fort, including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Aam, and Diwan-i-Khas, as well as Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Jama Masjid. After completing the sightseeing tour, check out and transfer to Agra Railway Station to board the night train to Varanasi.

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Upon arrival at Varanasi Railway Station, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. After refreshing, proceed for a guided tour of Sarnath, an important site for Buddhist pilgrims. Visit Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, a peaceful and traditional site. After completing the guided tour, return to Varanasi for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by breakfast at your hotel. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi, visiting four famous temples. Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple. Also explore Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony performed on the banks of the river.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Varanasi Airport to board your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Delhi Airport to board your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley. Visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the largest Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath. Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square, rich in history and architecture. In the evening, enjoy the Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple, a renowned Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River. Stroll through nearby streets, explore local markets, interact with locals, and sample authentic street food.

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Early in the morning, pick up your packed breakfast from the hotel and drive to Nagarkot to enjoy the stunning sunrise over the Himalayas, along with panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley. Later, drive back to Kathmandu, stopping en route to visit Bhaktapur, including the Lion Gate, the Gallery, the Golden Gate, and the Palace of 55 Windows. After completing the sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, continue the drive back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bandipur, visiting old temples, shrines, holy caves, and examples of Newari architecture en route. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel and refresh yourself. Later, enjoy a guided walking tour around Bandipur village and Bandipur Bazaar, and witness a beautiful sunset. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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Early in the morning, hike to the wooden shrine of Thani Mai, perched atop the steep slope of Gurungche Daada, and enjoy breathtaking sunrise views of the Himalayas. Trek back to your hotel for breakfast and some leisure time. Later, embark on a walking tour to explore Bandipur, visiting Siddha Gupha, followed by a 4-hour trek to the Magar village of Ramkot. This scenic village features rare thatched roundhouses and traditional buildings with wooden balconies, offering a glimpse of age-old farming techniques still in practice. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel and refresh yourself. Later, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Pokhara, visiting the New Market and Tibetan Camp. Time permitting, you may also visit Devi’s Fall and Gupteshwar Cave. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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Early in the morning, drive to Sarangkot to enjoy the magnificent sunrise views of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhare, Himchuli, Manaslu, and other Himalayan peaks. Return to your hotel for breakfast and some leisure time. After refreshing, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Pokhara, visiting popular attractions such as Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, Barahi Temple, Mountain Museum, and the World Peace Pagoda. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Chitwan. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel and refresh yourself. Later, explore the Tharu Village to learn about their unique lifestyle and culture, and enjoy traditional Tharu cultural dance performances.

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Early in the morning, proceed to Chitwan National Park for a canoe ride on the Rapti River, where you may spot crocodiles (Ghadiyal), and visit the Elephant Breeding Centre. After the morning game drive, return to your hotel for breakfast and some leisure time. Following lunch, enjoy an elephant ride to explore the jungle and observe wildlife, including one-horned rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard, and the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. Expert guides will help identify birds, plants, and other wildlife, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Return to your hotel in the evening.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Kathmandu, with an en-route visit to Manakamana Temple. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel and refresh yourself. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to board your flight for your onward journey or return home.