INDIA & NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS 09 Nights / 10 Days
Overview
Celebrate the end of 2026 and welcome the New
Year with a majestic journey across the cultural highlights of Northern India
and the spiritual sanctuaries of Nepal. This special departure covers the
architectural triumphs of the Mughal Empire, the regal history of Rajasthan,
and the ancient Buddhist traditions tucked away in the Kathmandu Valley.
Important Information / Highlights
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Daily Itinerary
- Welcome
to India! Arrive at Delhi International Airport. Meeting, greeting, and
private transfer to your hotel.
- Dinner
& Overnight:
Delhi.
- Morning: After breakfast, visit
the iconic, modern marble marvel—the Lotus Temple. Proceed to the Gandhi
Smriti (Gandhi House), where Mahatma Gandhi spent his final days,
followed by a visit to a serene Sikh Temple (Gurudwara Bangla Sahib).
Take a panoramic drive past the grand government buildings along the Raj
Path and stop at the towering India Gate.
- Afternoon: Embark on an excursion
to the magnificent Akshardham Temple complex. Constructed entirely
from pink sandstone and white marble, it features 234 intricately carved
pillars and more than 20,000 statues and sculptures of deities.
- Dinner
& Overnight:
Delhi.
DELHI → SHAHPURA → JAIPUR
- Morning: Breakfast at the
hotel. Depart by road toward Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Stop en
route in the historic town of Shahpura for lunch.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Jaipur,
famously known as the "Pink City," home to the iconic facade of
the Palace of Winds. Complete your hotel check-in. At approximately 15:30,
make a photo stop at the grand Albert Hall architecture before
visiting the white-marble Birla Temple.
- Dinner
& Overnight:
Jaipur.
JAIPUR → AMBER FORT → JAIPUR
- Morning: Breakfast at the
hotel. Travel to Amber Fort, which offers a spectacular visual from
the approach road. Ascend to this grand fortified palace atop an elephant.
Explore palace pavilions adorned with rare paintings and intricate marble
filigree work.
- Afternoon: Return to the heart of
Jaipur to visit the spectacular Maharaja’s City Palace and its
heritage museums. Afterwards, discover the colossally sized astronomical
instruments at the Jantar Mantar Observatory, built by King Jai
Singh.
- Dinner
& Overnight:
Jaipur.
JAIPUR
→ ABHANERI → FATEHPUR SIKRI → AGRA
- Morning: Breakfast at the
hotel. Depart in the morning toward Agra. En route, visit the breathtaking
Chand Baori stepwell in Abhaneri, a remarkable geometric
architectural wonder.
- Afternoon: Continue your drive to
Fatehpur Sikri, the imperial Mughal capital frozen in time. Built
by Emperor Akbar, it was completely abandoned shortly after completion due
to water scarcity. Continue to Agra, the legendary city that once shared
capital status with Delhi during the heights of the Mughal Empire.
- Dinner
& Overnight: Agra.
AGRA → DELHI
- Morning: Breakfast at the
hotel. Discover the Taj Mahal, a masterwork of architectural
perfection that captivates all who view it. Following this, explore the
monumental red sandstone walls of Agra Fort on the banks of the
Yamuna River, showcasing distinct architectural eras of Emperors Akbar,
Jahangir, and Shah Jahan.
- Afternoon: After the visits,
check out and depart by road back to Delhi.
- Dinner
& Overnight:
Delhi.
DELHI → KATHMANDU (FLIGHT)
- Morning: Breakfast at the
hotel. Transfer to Delhi International Airport to board your
domestic-to-international flight bound for Kathmandu, Nepal (Expected
flight schedule: 13:45–15:20 or 16:20–17:50).
- Arrival: Arrive at Tribhuvan
International Airport in Kathmandu. Meet our local team and transfer
directly to your hotel.
- Dinner
& Overnight:
Kathmandu.
KATHMANDU → SWAYAMBHUNATH → PATAN
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. At 10:00 AM, begin your tour of Kathmandu’s historic center. Visit the ancient structures and see the external grounds of the Kumari Ghar (House of the Living Goddess). Afterwards, visit the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa perched on a hill.
Afternoon: Continue to the historic city of Patan to
explore its spectacular royal palace complex, shrines, and master artistic
metalwork.
Dinner & Overnight: Kathmandu.
KATHMANDU → BUDDHIST MONASTERIES OF PHARPING →
KATHMANDU
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free morning for
leisure, personal exploration, or shopping in the local markets.
Afternoon: At 14:00 PM, depart toward the sacred area of Pharping.
Visit three emblematic Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Experience a 15-minute
guided meditation inside one monastery and witness a traditional prayer
ceremony conducted by resident monks in another.
KATHMANDU → DEPARTURE
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
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What's Excluded
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Hotel & Price Details
Hotels mentioned or similar. Please send us the details of your arrival and departure flights.
| City | Hotel Categories | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category A | Category B | Category C | |
| Delhi | Crowne Plaza | Best Western Maharani Bagh | Debenture |
| Price | $6 | $5 | $1 |
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