Cultural India with Nepal

Top India Travel brings your fifteen days and fourteen nights of a pleasantly rich combination of the cultures of cultural India and traditional Nepal. We offer private car round trips to the following key destinations: Delhi - Samode - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Delhi

Day 1 - Welcome to Delhi!

The first stop of Top India Travel's tour of cultural India with Nepal is your arrival at the Delhi International Airport. Delhi is India's second largest metropolis next to Mumbai, which is located in the northern part of the country. The architectural features in the city are similar to those which can be seen in Athens, Rome and Istanbul.

Day 2 - Exploring Delhi

Go exploring Delhi for the second day of your tour of cultural India with Nepal package. After breakfast, go to an expedition of the Old Town and New Delhi. In ancient Delhi, you will discover Fort Rouge, made during the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan who has resided previously in Agra. This fortress stands 33-meters high, and is made of red stone walls surrounded with beautiful gardens and exquisite palaces.

Found in front of the Jama Masjid is the 1656-construction of red sandstone and white marble. It is the largest mosque in India where 20,000 people can pray together. You can also get a feel of how to ride a Rickshaw along the streets of old Delhi. It also runs counter to the Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) Memorial, which is close to the river Yamuna. Next, you will visit the Humayun Tomb of the second Mughal emperor, which was complemented by his wife in the 16th century. Shahjahan gave the idea for the structure of the Taj Mahal. The Qutub Minar, a 72-meter high tower made by one of the first Muslim leaders in India, was built between 1199 and 1368. It runs counter to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India. From hereon you can see the buildings of government and parliament and India Gate which is 42-meters high - this was built in memory of the soldiers who died in the First World War. You can go back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3 - From Delhi to Jaipur

On day 3 of your tour of cultural India with Nepal, you will drive to Jaipur to visit the Hotel Samode Palace, a 400-year old fort, which is now converted in excellent luxury hotel. You can also drive through Samode village and catch a glimpse of the unique "Pink City" where the facades of the houses and the city walls are painted in pink. Samode Palace Hotel is 400-year old fortress, which is now converted into a luxury hotel. It was made by the prime minister of the King of Jaipur. Lunch follows after exclusive mirror frescoes and paintings in the Samode Palace. Later on, you will cross Samode village and take a look on the lives of villagers in India. Upon arrival, you can transfer to the hotel and stay there for the night.

Day 4 - Exploring Jaipur

On day 4 of your tour of cultural India with Nepal,you will have an arly morning tour at the Fort Orange 911km), the ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs. On the road, you will get to make a judgment on the landmark of the city, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). This five-story, 18th century building has 953 windows and niches where women observed the royal procession in the streets without being seen. In addition, it goes to the fortress Amber, which is on 130-meter high hill and is surrounded by the mountain range known as the Aravalli. Then, you will get to visit the Pink City, Jaipur’s Palace city (1734) which is situated in the heart of Jaipur and is now the residence of the royal family of Jaipur and is converted into a beautiful museum. After that, you will see the Jantar Mantar, an observatory. The city founder Jai Singh II built this structure in the 18th century. The instruments are no longer made of stone and marble and were used to observe the sky. By the end of the day, you will go back to the hotel to spend the night there.

Day 5 - From Jaipur, to Fatehpur Sikri, to Agra

Your tour of cultural India with Nepal will not be complete without a visit to Agra on day 5. After breakfast, drive to Agra. On the way, you can visit to Fatehpur Sikri (40 km from Agra), former Metropolitan Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar transferred his capital to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to water scarcity, the capital was transferred to Lahore in Pakistan, and then again in Agra. Keep up the drive to Agra. After arrival, transfer to the hotel for the night at the hotel. Agra is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and has been the seat of Mughal leaders of 16th and 17th century.

Day 6 - Exploring Agra

On day 6 of your tour of cultural India with Nepal, after breakfast, you can visit the famous Taj Mahal (1631-1653). This structure is a virtual poem in white marble, built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal . His extravagant architecture reveals her secret to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 20,000 workers with experts from Italy, France, Iran and Asia were occupied for 21 years with the monument. After the visit to Agra, you will get to see a huge and massive fort to the west bank of the river Yamuna. Agra Fort was built in the 16th century by Akbar and was completed by his grandson. Then, visit Sikandra, the impressive tomb of Akbar, the most powerful of the Mughal emperors - located 11 kilometers away from the city.

Day 7 - From Agra to Khajuraho (By Train)

On day 7, halfway through your tour of cultural India with Nepal , you will board the Shatabadi Express headed for Jhansi, where you will visit Orchha and Khajuraho. In the morning after breakfast at 7.15 am at the transfer station at Agra on trains Shatabadi Express for Jhansi. After his arrival in Jhansi, assistance by our representative and proceed to Khajuraho by car. Orchha visit en route, which is known for its 17 th century, the forts and palaces. Keep your drive to Khajuraho. After arrival, transfer to the hotel for the night.

Day 8 - From Khajuraho to Varanasi (By Air)

On day 8, you will visit the Eastern and Western group of temples featuring two things only: women and sex. These unique temples have been in existence for around 1000 years now. In the afternoon, you can transfer to the airport for the flight to Varanasi. Varanasi is located on the banks of the Ganges. The oldest name is Kashi and mean "city of light". The city is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the holy cities of Hinduism. It is also one of the oldest learning centers in the world. After arriving in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel and after a brief pause, you make a trip to Sarnath (9 km), one of the centers of the head of the Buddhist religion. Buddha preached his first sermon here after he received enlightenment. The entire complex, Dhameka Stupa is (5th to 6th century), or Dharma Chakra also the largest building and was built to pay tribute to the place where Buddha preached his first 5 disciples. Visit also Dharmarajika Stupa (273-326 BC), where allegations are the bones of Buddha and here is whereBuddha meditated. Afterwards, you can go back to the hotel to spend the night there.

Day 9 - Touring Varanasi

On day 9, you are almost at the summit of your tour of cultural India with Nepal when you get to enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges. Look at sunrise and you can see hundreds of people are veneration and taking bath in the holy river. Come back to the hotel for breakfast, then go for a tour of the city to visit the Old City, including Hindu temples Kashi University where over fifty thousand students from around the world are learning. Also, visit the fort on the banks of the Ganges. Most of the part of this fort is now a museum beautiful. Go back to the hotel to spend the night.

Day 10 - From Varanasi to Bhairawa (Nepal)

On day 10, you will be transferred to the Sunali border of Nepal. After some immigration formalities, you will drive 2 kilometers further to Bhairawa where you can see more of Nepal.

Day 11 - From Bhairawa, to Lumbini, to Chitwan (Royal National Park)

Lumbini excursion is your first itinerary for day 11. From here, you can drive to the Chitwan Royal National Park. Your visit to India will not be complete without an elephant ride in the jungle, where you can also see other wild animals, including the return of the rhino and other wildlife where animals can be better observed. With some luck, you can also see the rare tigers and leopards.

Day 12 - Exploring Chitwan

For day 12 of your tour of cultural India with Nepal, explore the jungle and see more than 400 types of birds. There, you will have the opportunity to speak with them, to see their homes, and drinking tea with them. Afterwards, you can go to a Tharu-village and spend the night at the Chitwan National Park.

Day 13 - Chitwan - Kathmandu

On day 13 of your tour of cultural India with Nepal, after breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu. You will also see the Pasupatinath Temple and Bodnath Stupa and visit Durbar Square, then you will have an overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 14 - More of Kathmandu

Learn more about Nepal by visiting Bkatapur and Patan, which are two of their medieval cities on the 14th day of your stay. After breakfast, there will be an excursion to Bkatapur and Patan, which are the medieval cities of Nepal. Then, an overnight stay in Kathmandu will be the final stop.

Day 15 - Final Stop: From Kathmandu to Delhi

On the last day of your tour of cultural India with Nepal Today, you will be transferred to Kathmandu International Airport to board your flight to Delhi. After arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to Delhi international airport for the flight back to your country.