DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI.
Welcome to Delhi, India! a monumental city with a vibrant mix of old and new teeming bazaars, stately British boulevards, powerful Mughal palaces and forts, and intricate, ethereal towers, temples and tombs.

You will be met on arrival at the international airport by a representative of Indus Travels and escorted by private vehicle to the hotel. While the room keys and check-in are organized, our representative will brief you about the tour program and hand over the documents to you. Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 02 DELHI.
Our adventure begins in Old Delhi, the Mughal capital established by Shah Jahan in 1638. At the famous Red Fort, where Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the flag of newly-independent India on August 15, 1947, we trade our car for bicycle rickshaws. Weaving through the warren of crooked, congested alleys off Chandni Chowk, one of India's oldest and busiest bazaars, we will see that the traditional workmanship for which India is well known still thrives. We will also visit Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's serene and evocative cremation site, and the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Afternoon visit Qutb Minar, a stunning 240-foot minaret - the tallest in the world - surrounded by an elaborate complex built in the Indo-Islamic architectural tradition. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03 DELHI - JAIPUR (260 KMS / 06 HRS).
This morning drive "Pink City" of Jaipur - Rajasthan's capital, The origin of Jaipur's nickname becomes immediately apparent as we enter the old city walls and greet the pink-colored buildings that rise at every turn. In the late afternoon explore the old city on own or pick an INDUS EXEPERIENCE of your choice in Jaipur.

Jaipur is an excellent place to enjoy unparalleled shopping and people watching. Spend time in the oldest and busiest of markets in the walled city, Johori Bazaar, a true feast for the senses. Aromatic spices fill the air, while oxcarts, rickshaws, cows, bejeweled women and men with shocking pink turbans jostle through the labyrinthine streets. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04 JAIPUR.
This morning we will drive a short distance outside of the city to Amber Fort and Palace. Perched on a hillside on the outskirts of town, the palace was constructed in the 1590s by Maharaja Man Singh, the commander of Akbar's army, and was largely motivated by the highly defensible location. This is a beautiful and very well preserved structure, built on four levels and surrounded by ruins, which served as the backdrop for the Mira Nair movie "Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love." And in the afternoon we return to the city for a look at the grand Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). This magnificent structure was built to allow the royal ladies of the palace to discretely watch the grand processions along the main street, City Palace and impressive Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in the early 1700s by Maharaja Jai Sing II, the great warrior-astronomer to which this city owes its name. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05 JAIPUR - AGRA (230 KMS / 05 HRS).
After breakfast we will continue overland to Agra. We will stop en route at Fatehpur Sikri, the eerily abandoned capital of
the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1586. Akbar built this city to celebrate the birth of his son and future heir to the thrown, Emperor Jahangir. While Akbar is believed to have been illiterate, he took great interest in the arts and architecture; Fatehpur Sikri is one of his masterworks. Sadly, it served as a capital for little more than a decade, eventually abandoned for lack of accessible water. Arriving Agra , check in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 06 AGRA - VARANASI O/N TRAIN (DEP 2310 - ARR 0740 HRS).
Sunrise e to revisit the Taj to witness its shifting facades at sunrise. After breakfast, we set out to explore the Agra Fort, the work of Akbar the Great, who built it over the course of eight years (1565-1573). The fort was successively occupied by Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan; the latter died here, imprisoned by his son, left to gaze at the Taj Mahal he had built.
After lunch we cross the Yamuna River to visit Itmad ud Daula. The mausoleum was built by Queen Nur Jahan in 1622 in memory of her father. It is a notable representation of the fine inlaid stonework and translucent marble. Many historians believe that this monument was Shah Jahan's inspiration for building the Taj and is often described as the "petite Taj.

Later in the evening transfer to Railway Station to connect train to Varanasi. Overnight on board in train.

DAY 07 ARRIVE VARANASI.
Upon arrival ancient city of Varanasi, the center of Hindu culture. A holy city dedicated to Shiva, Varanasi has survived the centuries because of its sanctified place in Indian religious life. Late this afternoon take an excursion to the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Sarnath. (CLOSED ON FRIDAY). At the museum, see excavated pillars from the Maurya dynasty (323-185 B.C.) and ancient stupas. Late evening cruise the Ganges River at sunset to witness the evening aarti prayer ritual. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 08 VARANASI - LUMBINI (350 KMS / 08 HRS).
Take an early morning boat ride to see pilgrims gathering on the ghats to bathe in the sacred Ganges as the city begins to come alive in the misty light of dawn. Late breakfast, then take a walk through the narrow lanes of the old city.

Later drive to Lumbini. On arrival check into the Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Lumbini.

DAY 09 LUMBINI - CHITWAN (150 KMS / 3 ½ HRS).
Breakfast at Hotel in Lumbini.
After breakfast half day tour of Lumbini visiting Museum. Afternoon drive to Chitwan. On arrival transfer and check into the Hotel. Late afternoon elephant safari at Chitwan National Park. Chitwan National Park is the most famous national park in Nepal which offers 450 species of birds including four species of deer, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar & many other wildlife. This park is well known for one horned Rhinoceros & it is a shelter for few Royal Bengal Tigers. Besides this Chitwan also supports a great variety of flora & fauna. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight at Lodge at Chitwan.

DAY 10 CHITWAN.
Breakfast at Hotel in Chitwan.
Morning after breakfast visit to Jungle on elephant back, canoeing in river and. Lunch & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight at Lodge in Chitwan.

DAY 11 CHITWAN - POKHARA (200 KMS / 05 HRS).
Breakfast at Hotel in Chitwan.
After breakfast drive to Pokhara. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pokhara.

DAY 12 POKHARA.
Breakfast at Hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast enjoy a pleasant one-hour boat ride in Phewa Lake reflecting the panoramic views of Mt. Fishtail on its backdrop. Evening free to relax. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pokhara.

DAY 13 POKHARA - KATHMANDU (210 KMS / 07 HRS).
Breakfast at Hotel in Pokhara.
Morning after breakfast drive to Kathmandu. On arrival check into the Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 14 KATHMANDU.
Breakfast at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Morning after breakfast half day city tour of Kathmandu and Swaymbhunath. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 15 KATHMANDU.
Breakfast at Hotel in Kathamndu.
After breakfast full day city tour of Patan and Pashupathinath city. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.