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Essence of India & Nepal
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Day 1- Arrive Mumbai 
Arrive Mumbai and meet the SITA representative at arrival
hall and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Mumbai including The Gateway of India is the main attraction
of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was
once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai.
Also known as Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive, Juhu is a
5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of visitors
on any day of the week. Also visit gardens like the Hanging
Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and the Chowpatty gives
you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.
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Day 2- To Udaipur 
Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Udaipur.
Afternoon free to take a walking tour on your own through
the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing
Ghats at the lake Pichola. Visit one of the fine downtown
restaurants for an optional dinner
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Day 3- In Udaipur 
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting The City Palace
and Museum is considered as the largest palace complex in
Rajasthan The Pichola Lake is situated in the heart of the
city with its area of 12 sq km Udai Sagar lake was constructed
to secure regular water supply to the city of Udaipur in
case of war. Pratap Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana
Pratap, the legendary warrior king of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple
is situated near the city palace. Saheliyon Ki Bari is a
small ornamental garden. Later in the day enjoy a two hour
boat-ride on Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of
washing, bathing etc
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Day 4- To Jaipur 
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Late morning excursion
to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps
the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts . You can
have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back
to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace
in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum
with its large collection of woodwork, Another monument
near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the
five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies
to watch the royal processions without being seen.
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Day 5- To Agra 
Morning drive for five hours to the City of Taj, enroute
visiting the deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri, In the afternoon
reach Agra and check in at your hotel. Later proceed for
the city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which
is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated
with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work.
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Day 6- In Agra 
In the morning enjoy a tour of the other monuments in Agra.
The Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting
sight. The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a walled
garden overlooking the Yamuna. Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra,
located in a large walled garden on the road to Delhi. Pay
another visit to Taj Mahal and ride a cycle rickshaw to
the monument.
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Day 7- To Khajuraho 
Intime transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express
for Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting
Orchha enroute. The Chaturbhuj Temple and Laxmi Narayan
Temple are two other important religious attractions in
Orchha. Arrive Khajuraho by late afternoon and check – in
at hotel.
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Day 8- To Varanasi 
Morning sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples. The Chaunsath
Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara,
Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba
and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. Later
transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi - the oldest
city in India. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel enroute
visiting Sarnath. It was here that Buddha preached his message
of the ‘middle way’ in order to achieve nirvana.
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Day 9- To Kathmandu 
Enjoy a boat ride on river Ganges. There are about hundred
ghats in the city Also visit The Vishwanath Temple, built
by the Birlas, was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
The Bharat Mata Temple houses, instead of gods and goddesses,
a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent.
The Tulsi Manas Temple, built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord
Rama. Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu.
Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Day free for independent
activities.
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Day 10- In Kathmandu 
Given clear sky you can enjoy a mountain flight for an hour
for a close view of various Himalayan peaks. Morning visit
Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old royal palace has been
derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu
mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath,
considered 2,000 years old.
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Day 11- In Kathmandu 
Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the
banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city, is one
of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Boudnath is one
of the largest stupas in the world
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Day 12- To Delhi 
Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive
Delhi and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on
a tour of the capital city. The important places in Old
Delhi includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni
Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, In New Delhi visit
the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence
of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan
war; the Laxminarayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of
India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built
by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped
Baha’i Temple.
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Day 13- Leave Delhi 
You will be accompanied by a SITA representative to airport
to board flight for onward destination. End of our services……………
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Hotel Options
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple
sharing basis, as per the list above.
- Breakfast on all days.
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and
Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
- All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions,
drives by non air-conditioned transport.
- Services of an English speaking local guide.
- Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance,
parking etc.
- Train fare as per the itinerary.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless
mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
- Any airfare or airport tax
- Tips, gratuities.
- Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any
other expenses of personal nature.
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