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The highlights of India combined with the treasures of the Himalayan republic of Nepal - truly the adventure of a lifetime. Join us to explore these two countries of incredible diversity, from the extraordinary wonders of the natural world to amazing examples of human creation.
Day One: US Departure
Day Two: Delhi
Delhi - arrival and evening at leisure.
Day Three: Delhi
Old Delhi - capital of Muslim India from 17th to 19th century. See
the Jama Masjid, the royal mosque of the Mughal Empeor Shah Jahan;
enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the spine of Old Delhi;
visit the Red Fort with its audience rooms Diwan-E-Khas and Diwan-E-Am.
New Delhi - the elegant city created by the
British and designed by Edwin Lutyens as the capital of India. See
Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace, and the war memorial of
India Gate.
Visit Humayun's Tomb, regarded as the prototype for the
Taj Mahal of Agra and Qutab Minar, a soaring tower of victory.
Day Four: Delhi - Jaipur
Jaipur - the 'city of victory' which was painted pink for a visit of
the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in 1876. See the Jantar
Mantar Observatory, the City Palace with the Maharaja's unique collection
of textiles and armory, and most photographed of all, the Hawa Mahal,
better known as the 'Palace of the Winds'.
Jaipur
Day Five: Jaipur
Jaipur - a highlight of any visit to Rajasthan is the Amber Fort, with
its blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles set against the
perfect proportions of the landscaping of Charbagh garden.
Day Six: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Fatehpur Sikri - see the deserted red sandstone city, whose ruins still
conjure pictures of former grandeur and Bulund Darwaza, the largest
gateway in the world, which towers above the courtyard of the mosque.
Agra - transformed by two Mughal monarchs into the favorite city of
the Mughals, with its contrasting buildings of red sandstone and white
marble.
Day Seven: Agra - Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal - before breakfast is the most stunning time to visit this
iconic landmark, the 'love poem in stone' created by Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra - after breakfast visit Agra Fort with its two miles of red sandstone
walls, containing palaces, audience halls and mosques.
Day Eight: Agra - Train to Jhansi - Khajuraho
In Jhansi transfer from the train to complete the journey by coach.
Khajuraho - world famous for its exquisite temple architecture, all
of which date back 1000 years. This afternoon visit the western group
of temples.
Day Nine: Khajuro - Fly to Varanasi
Khajuro - see the eastern group of temples.
Varanasi - on a bend in the River Ganges, the holiest of places for
Hindus. Here gods and goddesses can descend from heaven and it is the
goal of every Hindu, once in his lifetime, to bathe in this sacred
place. Visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon and
witness an evening Hindu prayer ceremony 'aarthi' by boat.
Day Ten: Varanasi - Fly to Kathmandu
Varanasi - before breakfast, a cruise along the Ganges is the best
way to witness the pilgrim masses descending the thousands of stone
steps to bathe in the spiritually cleansing waters and the funeral
pyres smoking on the river bank.
Afternoon flight to Kathmandu - Nepal is unmatched for dramatic scenery,
dominated by the Himalayas and the world's highest mountain Everest,
but also home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Day Eleven: Kathmandu
Kathmandu - see the Royal Palace on Durbar Square, with its courtyards,
chambers and temples and the oldest Buddhist shrine of Swayambhunath
Stupa.
Bhaktapur
Day Twelve: Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu
Bhaktapur - most popular of the three cities of Kathmandu Valley for
its traditional art and architecture in wood, stone and metal and
for its pottery and weaving crafts. See the potters' city, the Nyatapala
pagoda temple, the Royal Palace with its famous Golden Gate.
Day Thirteen: Kathmandu - Delhi - USA
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