Tour Overview
| Duration | 12 Days / 11 Nights |
|---|---|
| Countries | India, Nepal |
| Cities | Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kathmandu, Nagarkot — 8 locations |
| UNESCO Sites | 7 (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Jantar Mantar, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath) |
| Tour Type | Private Tour |
| Price | Contact for Quote |
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Days 1-3: Delhi — Gateway to India
Day 1: Arrive Delhi, transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Full-day Delhi exploration — Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk rickshaw ride, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb (UNESCO), Qutub Minar (UNESCO).
Day 3: Morning exploration of Lodi Gardens and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple. Afternoon drive to Agra (3.5hrs).
Days 4-5: Agra — The Taj Mahal
Day 4: Sunrise at the Taj Mahal — the world’s most beautiful building. Visit Agra Fort (UNESCO), the red sandstone fortress that was the seat of Mughal power. Afternoon at Mehtab Bagh for sunset Taj views.
Day 5: Visit Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO) — the perfectly preserved ghost capital of Emperor Akbar. Continue to Jaipur (5hrs).
Day 6: Jaipur — The Pink City
- Amber Fort — Elephant ride to the hilltop palace, Sheesh Mahal mirror palace
- Hawa Mahal — Iconic Palace of Winds
- City Palace — Royal residence blending Rajasthani and Mughal architecture
- Jantar Mantar — Ancient astronomical observatory (UNESCO)
Day 7: Jaipur to Udaipur — City of Lakes
Fly to Udaipur — the “Venice of the East,” arguably India’s most romantic city. Boat cruise on the shimmering Lake Pichola, passing the ethereal Lake Palace (now a luxury hotel) seemingly floating on water. Visit the majestic City Palace complex and Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens.
Day 8: Udaipur to Delhi to Kathmandu, Nepal
Fly to Delhi, connect to Kathmandu, Nepal. Arrive in the Himalayan kingdom! Nepal — land of ancient temples, towering mountains, and the warmest smiles. Transfer to your hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu’s vibrant tourist district.
Day 9: Kathmandu — Valley of Temples
- Kathmandu Durbar Square — UNESCO World Heritage, the historic seat of Nepali royalty with dozens of pagoda-style temples, the Kumari Ghar (home of the Living Goddess), and intricate wood carvings
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) — Perched atop a hill, this 2,000-year-old Buddhist stupa offers panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley. Watch playful monkeys scamper among prayer flags while the all-seeing eyes of Buddha gaze in four directions
- Boudhanath Stupa — One of the world’s largest spherical stupas, the heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Walk the kora (circumambulation path) with pilgrims, spinning prayer wheels and absorbing the spiritual atmosphere
- Pashupatinath Temple — Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple complex on the banks of the Bagmati River, with ornate pagoda temples and open-air cremation ghats
Day 10: Nagarkot — Himalayan Panorama
Drive 32km to Nagarkot (2,195m elevation). On clear days, witness one of the world’s greatest mountain panoramas — 8 of the world’s 14 highest peaks visible from a single viewpoint, including Mount Everest (8,848m). Explore traditional villages, walk through terraced farmland, and watch a spectacular Himalayan sunset.
Day 11: Sunrise over Everest & Bhaktapur
- Nagarkot Sunrise — Wake before dawn to watch the first rays of sunlight illuminate the snow-capped Himalayan giants. The view stretches from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square — The best-preserved medieval city in Nepal (UNESCO). Walk through car-free streets lined with 15th-century temples, pottery squares, and traditional Newari architecture. Visit the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple (Nepal’s tallest pagoda), and taste “juju dhau” — the famous “King of Yogurt”
Return to Kathmandu for farewell dinner with traditional Nepali cultural performance.
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. Namaste — until we meet again.
Inclusions
- ✅ 11 nights in comfortable 3-4 star hotels
- ✅ Domestic flight Jaipur to Udaipur
- ✅ Flight Delhi to Kathmandu
- ✅ Professional English-speaking guides in India and Nepal
- ✅ All entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✅ Airport transfers throughout
- ✅ Private air-conditioned vehicle (India), private vehicle (Nepal)
- ✅ Daily breakfast
- ✅ Lake Pichola boat cruise
- ✅ Sunrise at Nagarkot
- ✅ Elephant/jeep ride at Amber Fort
- ✅ Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
Exclusions
- ❌ India and Nepal visa fees
- ❌ International flights
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
- ❌ Tips and gratuities
- ❌ Personal expenses
