Golden triangle with Ranthambore

Duration: 08 Days
rought : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport.
On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra ( 205 Kms) Upon arrival in Agra check into hotel.
Afternoon visit famous Taj Mahal and Red Fort.

Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).

Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Overnight at hotel.

Note: Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.

Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur( 221 Kms ) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Upon arrival in Jaipur check into hotel.

Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.

Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.

Afternoon tour of the City - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambore
Morning drive to Ranthambore (157 Kms ) Upon arrival check into hotel.

Ranthambore Rajasthan Wildlife Tours Sanctuary - Rajasthan's most renowned Rajasthan Wildlife Tours sanctuary, it is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavillions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Rajasthan Wildlife Tours includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.

Afternoon game viewing in the sanctuary by jeep.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Ranthambore
Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing in the sanctuary by jeep.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Ranthambore - Delhi
Morning transfer to Railway Station to board train Kota Janshatabdi for Delhi.

Nepal - Kathmandu Tour

Tour code : IGT-NP-KTT-04

Days 01 : Delhi - Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. At evening, the tour manager briefs all activities in detail. Welcome dinner at hotel's restaurant served with pleasure.

Days 02 : Kathmandu
Full day Katmandu city tour visiting Kathmandu durbar square, Kumari Ghar, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple, & Boddhanath Stupa.

Days 03 : Kathmandu
Morning Bhaktapur sight seen, Afternoon free time for shopping

Days 04 : Kathmandu – Delhi
Breakfast and Transfer to airport international airport.

Nepal - Kathmandu - Pokhra - Chitwan

Tour code : IGT-NP-KPCT-12

Days 01 :
Kathmandu-Arrival Kathmandu airport transfer to Hotel in city. Evening tour manager brief in details about tour at hotel's restaurant serve welcome dinner for pleasure.

Days 02 :
Kathmandu - Excursion- Swayambhunath, Bodhanath, Kathamndu Durbar Square, temple of living goddess Kumari.

Days 03 :
Drive Pokhara- Leisurely walking lake side market in evening

Days 04 :
Pokhara excursion- Half day Pokahara city sightseeing and I hour boating at Phawa lake

Days 05 :
Lumbini- Breakfast and drive to Lumbini (Lord Buddha birth palace) visit Lumbini temples, world peace pagoda

Days 06 :
Chitwan- Breakfast at Lumbini hotel drive to Chitwan national park lunch and elephant back ride

Days 07 :
Chitwan- Full day jungle excursion

Days 08 :
Kathmandu- Drive to Kathamndu- leisure day

Days 09 :
Nagarkot- Breakfast and drive to Bhaktapur durbar square sightseeing and Changunayrayan Temple (oldest temple on Nepal) after drive to Nagarkot enjoy sunset views beyond of Himalayas

Days 10 :
Kathmandu- Sunrise views, breakfast and drive to Patan city and Tibetan handicraft center sights drive Kathamndu hotel.

Days 11 :
Kathmandu- Free day for shopping, evening typical Nepali farewell dinner and typical Nepali cultural show.
Option : If you don't have extra day today we can transfer to Airport to leave your next destination

Days 12 :
Breakfast and transfer to airport to fly next your home/other destination.

Nepal - Kathmandu, Pokhara & Muktinath

Tour code : IGT-NP-KPMT-08

Day 01: Kathmandu
Meeting at airport upon arrival by Holiday Personnel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Kathmandu
This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray and cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out. We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. Then we proceed on to Syambhunath, The Monkey Temple with spectacular views of the city. Then we visit City Durbar Square which offers tourists a unique experience of the Nepalese are and architecture.

Day 03 : Kathmandu - Pokhara ( 210 KMS )
Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is 210 Km & is a 06 hours drive from Kathmandu. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from the hotel. On the way to Pokhara we visit the famous Manakamana temple “ “ The Goddess of Wishes” where you can take a cable car ride. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Pokhara - Jomsom
After Breakfast, early morning fly to Jomsom where you will be transferred to your hotel. Jomsom, also known as the cold desert is situated in high altitude. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Jomsom –Muktinath -Jomsom
Today you will move on to the holy Muktinath temple. A Jeep on SIC basis will transfer you to Muktinath and bring you back to Jomsom. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Jomsom - Pokhara
Fly back to Pokhara early morning and transfer to hotel. Today you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Pokhara - Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure. One can indulge himself in shopping or visit one of the casinos. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Kathmandu - Airport
Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight , you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.