India with Nepal Heritage Trails

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves (closed on Mondays), Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamala Nehru Park, and Juhu Chowpatty. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Mumbai Airport to board your flight to Udaipur. On arrival at Udaipur Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay. There is an optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples, located 25 km from Udaipur city.

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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage Classic Car Museum, Shilpgram, and Saheliyon ki Bari. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Kumbhalgarh, with an en-route visit to the Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in the 12th century. After exploring the temples at Ranakpur, continue your drive to Kumbhalgarh. On arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Deogarh. On arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. Later, visit Deogarh Mahal, which dates back to 1670 AD, built by Rawat Dwarka Dasji as a family residence. In the evening, enjoy a jeep safari in the nearby villages, accompanied by Rajasthani folk music and dance. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jodhpur. On arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. After freshening up, proceed for a guided tour of Jodhpur, visiting the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (now converted into a luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake. 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 Jodhpur. Visit the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (now converted into a luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Pushkar. On arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. After freshening up, proceed for a half-day guided tour of Pushkar, visiting Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple, and Apteshwar Temple. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jaipur, with an en-route visit to Ajmer Dargah Sharif (the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti) and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, a historic mosque. On arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. 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 elephant ride or jeep ride (optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort, if time permits). Explore the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), as well as Birla Temple. After the sightseeing tour, the rest of the day is free for shopping or leisure before returning to your hotel.

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra, with en-route visits to Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri. At Abhaneri, visit the Chand Baori Stepwell and the Harshat Mata Temple, another iconic monument of the 7th-8th centuries. Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the historic deserted city built by the Mughal Emperor in 1571 using red sandstone. Explore the Tomb of Salim Chishti, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-e-Khas, and Panch Mahal. After completing the sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, continue the drive to Agra. On arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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Early morning, enjoy a sunrise visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. After the guided tour, return to your hotel for breakfast and freshening up. 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), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid, with an en-route visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar’s Tomb). After completing the sightseeing, drive to New Delhi. On arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. 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 New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, drive past the Lotus Temple, and explore Humayun’s Tomb. Continue driving past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local Delhi restaurant, proceed for sightseeing in Old Delhi, visiting Raj Ghat, driving past the Red Fort, and enjoy a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, famous for its spice markets and vibrant clothing bazaars.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi Airport to board your flight to Varanasi. On arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay. After lunch, proceed for a guided tour of Sarnath, an important site for Buddhist pilgrims, visiting the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological Museum, and the Chaukhandi Stupa. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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Early morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, then return to your hotel for breakfast. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi, visiting the Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple, four of the most famous temples in the city. In the evening, experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony performed at 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 Kathmandu. On arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay. 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 and Swayambhunath, both ancient sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the largest Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath and admire the fine arts and historic architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square, which reflects the rich heritage of Nepalese culture. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a guided day tour to Patan. Visit the many temples, statues, and palaces in Patan Durbar Square. Explore the Patan Museum, which displays traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an exquisite architectural setting. As a traditional center of handicrafts, Patan is a great place to purchase jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks.

After lunch, continue to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO-protected Newari city, featuring three squares, shrines, and temples in pagoda and shikhara styles. Walk around Bhaktapur Durbar Square to admire arts, crafts, and architecture from the medieval period, including the Golden Gate, Window Palace, and Naytapola Temple. Later, enjoy free time to stroll through the local bazaars or relax at leisure.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to board your flight home.