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Northern Sights & Nepalese Heights

This wonderful wide-ranging tour visits some of North India’s finest sights: Delhi, the enchanting Taj Mahal in Agra and the extraordinary temples of Khajuraho; its holiest city, Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges; and the less frequented area of Bundelkhand with its stunning riverside temples in the small town of Orchha.

A spectacular flight across the Himalayas then brings you to the mountain Kingdom of Nepal where there is plenty of time to explore the capital and its surroundings before moving on to search for rhino and elusive tigers in the world-famous Chitwan National Park. A final, peaceful day in the beautiful Pokhara Valley allows time to reflect on all that this journey has revealed.

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Check in at the Taj Mahal Hotel

Travel to Agra

Early morning visit to the breathtaking Taj Mahal

Explore Fort Gwalior

Explore Jain Temples at Sonagir

Afternoon drive to Khajuraho

Explore the extraordinary temples or Khajuraho

Evening boat ride on the holy River Ganges

Afternoon tour of Varanasi

Afternoon flight to Kathmandu

Explore heart of the old town.

Stay 2 nights at Taj Meghauli Serai Lodge

Early morning and afternoon game drives

Overnight stay at the Temple Tree Resort

Morning flight to Kathmandu

Depart Delhi for onward destination

Northern Sights & Nepalese Heights

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

On arrival transfer and stay at The Taj Mahal Hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Agra

Very early morning train to Agra. On arrival stay 1 night at the sumptuous The Taj View Hotel.

Day 3: Agra – Gwalior

Early morning visit to the breathtaking Taj Mahal at dawn. Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer by road to Gwalior and stay 2 nights at Taj Usha Kiran Palace Hotel.

Day 4: Gwalior

Day spent exploring the majestic fort sitting atop of the plateau overlooking the city below. Arguably one of the most well-preserved forts in India, replete with palaces, temples and museums.

Day 5: Gwalior – Sonagiri – Datia – Orchha

Early morning drive to Orchha, along the way visiting the beautiful 17th century palace at Datia. Continue to the fine Jain Temples at Sonagiri which are reached by a long flight of steps, before reaching Orchha to stay at the Amar Mahal Hotel.

Day 6: Orchha- Khajuraho

Spend the morning exploring the fort and the stunning hilltop and riverside temples that dominate this small town. Afternoon drive to Khajuraho. Stay 2 night at the Oberoi Rajgarh Palace Hotel.

Day 7: Khajuraho

Explore the extraordinary temples scattered around the town, which date back to the 10th and 11th centuries.

Day 8: Khajuraho - Varanasi

Morning flight to Varanasi and stay 2 nights at the Brijrama Palace. Evening boat ride on the holy River Ganges to witness the Aarti ceremony.

Day 9: Varanasi

Early morning exclusive boat ride to observe the riverside rituals. Afternoon tour of what is considered to be one of India's oldest and holiest cities.

Day 10: Varanasi - Kathmandu

Early afternoon flight across the Himalayas to Kathmandu in Nepal. Stay 2 nights at Dwarika's Hotel.

Day 11: Kathmandu

Morning tour of the city, seeing Swayambunath and the heart of the 'old town'. After lunch explore the sights of the Kathmandu valley, including Bhaktapur and the stupa at Boudhnath.

Day 12: Kathmandu - Bharatpur - Chitwan National Park

Morning flight to Bharatpur and on arrival drive to Chitwan. Stay 2 nights at Taj Meghauli Serai Lodge. Afternoon game drive by jeep.

Day 13: Chitwan National Park

Early morning and afternoon game drives, searching for the native wildlife such as Wild Boar, Sambar, Leopards as well as the Royal Bengal Tiger and the one horned Rhinoceros.

Day 14: Chitwan - Pokhara

Morning drive to Pokhara which is surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. Stay 1 night at the Temple Tree Resort. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions.