India's Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Nepal Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Jaipur, the Pink City and gateway to the colourful state of Rajasthan. This evening, ARRIVE DELHI (2 NIGHTS) we 'Connect With Locals', joining a local family for a 'Be My Guest' dinner in their home. Embrace the vibrant energy of Delhi, the capital of India. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where this evening you'll join your Travel Director and Hotel - Hilton fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and appetisers. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel - Sheraton New Delhi Day 7 Included Meals - Welcome Reception JAIPUR
Day 2 Our first stop this morning sees us explore Jaipur's UNESCO-listed Amber Fort, DELHI SIGHTSEEING one of the country's most exquisite examples of Rajput architecture. Marvel at its royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work, before returning We 'Dive Into Culture' this morning, embarking on an exhilarating rickshaw ride to your hotel. En route, we'll enjoy a quick photo stop outside the Palace of around Old Delhi. We'll view the UNESCO-listed Red Fort - its towering red Winds, whose latticed windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered sandstone palace walls considered to be the most opulent of the Mughal Empire, ladies of the royal household. This afternoon, we embark on a city tour including a followed by a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Our next stop at visit to the ornate City Palace to see the seamless blend of traditional Rajasthani Chandni Chowk to see first-hand how its merchants spend their day trading and Mughal Art. Across the road from the palace is the UNESCO-listed Jantar enthusiastically. We continue along the ceremonial avenue Rajpath and past Mantar, featuring the largest sundial in the world. Later this evening, we'll join our Parliament House and India Gate, commemorating the Indian soldiers who died fellow guests and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. during WWI. After lunch in a local restaurant, we'll head to the district of New Delhi, where we'll visit the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb to admire its Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner magnificent Persian-style façades of white marble and red sandstone. Then it's on Day 8 to another UNESCO-listed site, Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret. Our evening is at leisure. JAIPUR - KATHMANDU (3 NIGHTS)
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims throughout the ages, travelling to the Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Himalayan kingdom of Nepal and its capital, Kathmandu. On arrival, check in to Day 3 your hotel, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner in a local DELHI - VARANASI (2 NIGHTS) restaurant.
Embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Varanasi, located on the banks of the Hotel - Crowne Plaza Soaltee holy river Ganges. Immerse yourself in its spiritual surrounds, exploring the city's role as the centre of Hindu religion, before escaping to the countryside and 'Make Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner A Difference' with a visit to Rameshwar village. 'Dive Into Culture' and witness first- Day 9 hand how all local activities are aimed at sustainable livelihood and community empowerment whilst ensuring the economic growth of the under-privileged. KATHMANDU AND PATAN SIGHTSEEING Observe local women making papad and pickles, doing embroidery or making Kathmandu's golden roofs glow brightly on your City Tour to the heart of its old saris which they sell to the local markets. Visit the village school and the Shanti town and Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will gain a Dham Ashram, a catholic prayer centre for the Christian society living in Varanasi. deeper understanding of its role in the centuries of rule over this mountain Feed your soul as you cruise down the River Ganges to witness the ritual of Aarti, kingdom. Admire the traditional pagoda-style architecture reflected in the watching as the delicate diya laden with a candle and tiny blooms floats in a temples and palaces that surround the square - the Hanuman Dhoka palace magical train down the river. Return to our hotel for dinner. complex, the Mahadev Temple, the House of the Goddess Kumari and Taleju Temple. Journey to nearby Patan next, renowned for its collection of ancient Hotel - Radisson temples, carvings and palaces, which you will see first-hand during a visit to Patan Durbar Square, a generic name given to plazas and areas located opposite Nepal's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner old royal palaces. Delve into the ancient Buddhist heritage of the City of Beauty Day 4 and visit the Krishna Temple and Golden Temple. The delicate art of thangka VARANASI SIGHTSEEING painting takes centre stage next, as you continue to a painting school to observe students painting religious scenes on cotton and silk. Later, 'Make A Difference' Admire the pink light of sunrise appear over the River Ganges, watching the sights with a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp which features a handicraft centre and and sounds of Varanasi stir slowly along the banks of the river. Observe the locals provides shelter to the families of Tibetan refugees who fled the Chinese taking their morning bath in the holy water while worshipping the rising sun. occupation of Tibet in 1959. Among these were gifted Tibetan carpet weavers Then, return to your hotel for breakfast followed by a visit to Sarnath, one of the whose talents remain on display today at the Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre, along four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage. Explore with traditional Tibetan handicrafts. the spectacular collection of Buddhist artefacts dating back to the 3 BC and see the Lion Capital of Ashoka with its inverted lotus carving, adopted as the national Included Meals - Breakfast emblem of India. Return to your hotel for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Day 5 Looming over Patan lies the UNESCO-listed shrine of Swayambhunath, which you VARANASI - AGRA will have an opportunity to visit today. Uncover its history spanning millennia and admire the galleries of prayer mills and gleaming white stupa, whose gilded spire Take a short flight to Agra to delve into the imperial history of the Mughal Empire provides the colourful eyes of Buddha a lofty vantage point from which to survey and India's Golden Age. Visit the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort this afternoon, gaining the surrounding valley. Share the intricately carved stone façades with the insight into the heritage, rituals and traditions of the dynasty that ruled here until resident monkeys and admire the artistry of Nepalese craftsmanship as you walk the 17th century. As you drive through the city's crowded streets, connect with its through the remnants of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, said to be around vibrant spirit and witness local life first-hand. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and 2000 years old. Then, visit a local market in the Thamel area and stroll through its consider joining an Optional Experience. narrow alleyways in search of the perfect mementoes of your trip. Return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure or consider joining one of Trafalgar's Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton recommended Optional Experiences.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 11 AGRA - JAIPUR (2 NIGHTS) DEPART KATHMANDU
Rise with the birds, embarking on a spiritual encounter with the magnificent Your soulful encounter with Nepal at its end, take a transfer to the airport for your UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Watch as the onward flight. white alabaster marble of this monument of love glows pink and gold at the first hints of sunrise, admiring the flawless architecture that took 18 years and over Included Meals - Breakfast 20,000 craftsmen to complete. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then depart for
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel medieval art and architecture. It is an ancient town located in the Kathmandu valley which has three major squares full of towering temples. Visit Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the Palace of AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Fifty-Five Windows built by King Bupatindra Malla. Pashupatinath and Bhadgaon Experience Travel to the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu and experience one of the Adult Price: $51.00* holiest Hindu shrines in the world; the Pashupatinath Temple. Situated on * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and the bank of the river Bagmati, it is a pagoda style temple with a gilt roof and subject to change. richly carved doors. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and every year it attracts hundreds of Hindu devotees from all over the world. Later, visit Bhadgaon (also known as Bhaktapur), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the home of India's Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Nepal Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Jaipur, the Pink City and gateway to the colourful state of Rajasthan. This evening, ARRIVE DELHI (2 NIGHTS) we 'Connect With Locals', joining a local family for a 'Be My Guest' dinner in their home. Embrace the vibrant energy of Delhi, the capital of India. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where this evening you'll join your Travel Director and Hotel - Hilton fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and appetisers. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel - Sheraton New Delhi Day 7 Included Meals - Welcome Reception JAIPUR
Day 2 Our first stop this morning sees us explore Jaipur's UNESCO-listed Amber Fort, DELHI SIGHTSEEING one of the country's most exquisite examples of Rajput architecture. Marvel at its royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work, before returning We 'Dive Into Culture' this morning, embarking on an exhilarating rickshaw ride to your hotel. En route, we'll enjoy a quick photo stop outside the Palace of around Old Delhi. We'll view the UNESCO-listed Red Fort - its towering red Winds, whose latticed windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered sandstone palace walls considered to be the most opulent of the Mughal Empire, ladies of the royal household. This afternoon, we embark on a city tour including a followed by a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Our next stop at visit to the ornate City Palace to see the seamless blend of traditional Rajasthani Chandni Chowk to see first-hand how its merchants spend their day trading and Mughal Art. Across the road from the palace is the UNESCO-listed Jantar enthusiastically. We continue along the ceremonial avenue Rajpath and past Mantar, featuring the largest sundial in the world. Later this evening, we'll join our Parliament House and India Gate, commemorating the Indian soldiers who died fellow guests and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. during WWI. After lunch in a local restaurant, we'll head to the district of New Delhi, where we'll visit the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb to admire its Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner magnificent Persian-style façades of white marble and red sandstone. Then it's on Day 8 to another UNESCO-listed site, Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret. Our evening is at leisure. JAIPUR - KATHMANDU (3 NIGHTS) Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims throughout the ages, travelling to the Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Himalayan kingdom of Nepal and its capital, Kathmandu. On arrival, check in to Day 3 your hotel, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner in a local DELHI - VARANASI (2 NIGHTS) restaurant.
Embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Varanasi, located on the banks of the Hotel - Crowne Plaza Soaltee holy river Ganges. Immerse yourself in its spiritual surrounds, exploring the city's role as the centre of Hindu religion, before escaping to the countryside and 'Make Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner A Difference' with a visit to Rameshwar village. 'Dive Into Culture' and witness first- Day 9 hand how all local activities are aimed at sustainable livelihood and community empowerment whilst ensuring the economic growth of the under-privileged. KATHMANDU AND PATAN SIGHTSEEING Observe local women making papad and pickles, doing embroidery or making Kathmandu's golden roofs glow brightly on your City Tour to the heart of its old saris which they sell to the local markets. Visit the village school and the Shanti town and Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will gain a Dham Ashram, a catholic prayer centre for the Christian society living in Varanasi. deeper understanding of its role in the centuries of rule over this mountain Feed your soul as you cruise down the River Ganges to witness the ritual of Aarti, kingdom. Admire the traditional pagoda-style architecture reflected in the watching as the delicate diya laden with a candle and tiny blooms floats in a temples and palaces that surround the square - the Hanuman Dhoka palace magical train down the river. Return to our hotel for dinner. complex, the Mahadev Temple, the House of the Goddess Kumari and Taleju Temple. Journey to nearby Patan next, renowned for its collection of ancient Hotel - Radisson temples, carvings and palaces, which you will see first-hand during a visit to Patan Durbar Square, a generic name given to plazas and areas located opposite Nepal's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner old royal palaces. Delve into the ancient Buddhist heritage of the City of Beauty Day 4 and visit the Krishna Temple and Golden Temple. The delicate art of thangka VARANASI SIGHTSEEING painting takes centre stage next, as you continue to a painting school to observe students painting religious scenes on cotton and silk. Later, 'Make A Difference' Admire the pink light of sunrise appear over the River Ganges, watching the sights with a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp which features a handicraft centre and and sounds of Varanasi stir slowly along the banks of the river. Observe the locals provides shelter to the families of Tibetan refugees who fled the Chinese taking their morning bath in the holy water while worshipping the rising sun. occupation of Tibet in 1959. Among these were gifted Tibetan carpet weavers Then, return to your hotel for breakfast followed by a visit to Sarnath, one of the whose talents remain on display today at the Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre, along four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage. Explore with traditional Tibetan handicrafts. the spectacular collection of Buddhist artefacts dating back to the 3 BC and see the Lion Capital of Ashoka with its inverted lotus carving, adopted as the national Included Meals - Breakfast emblem of India. Return to your hotel for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Day 5 Looming over Patan lies the UNESCO-listed shrine of Swayambhunath, which you VARANASI - AGRA will have an opportunity to visit today. Uncover its history spanning millennia and admire the galleries of prayer mills and gleaming white stupa, whose gilded spire Take a short flight to Agra to delve into the imperial history of the Mughal Empire provides the colourful eyes of Buddha a lofty vantage point from which to survey and India's Golden Age. Visit the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort this afternoon, gaining the surrounding valley. Share the intricately carved stone façades with the insight into the heritage, rituals and traditions of the dynasty that ruled here until resident monkeys and admire the artistry of Nepalese craftsmanship as you walk the 17th century. As you drive through the city's crowded streets, connect with its through the remnants of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, said to be around vibrant spirit and witness local life first-hand. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and 2000 years old. Then, visit a local market in the Thamel area and stroll through its consider joining an Optional Experience. narrow alleyways in search of the perfect mementoes of your trip. Return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure or consider joining one of Trafalgar's Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton recommended Optional Experiences.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 11 AGRA - JAIPUR (2 NIGHTS) DEPART KATHMANDU
Rise with the birds, embarking on a spiritual encounter with the magnificent Your soulful encounter with Nepal at its end, take a transfer to the airport for your UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Watch as the onward flight. white alabaster marble of this monument of love glows pink and gold at the first hints of sunrise, admiring the flawless architecture that took 18 years and over Included Meals - Breakfast 20,000 craftsmen to complete. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then depart for
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel medieval art and architecture. It is an ancient town located in the Kathmandu valley which has three major squares full of towering temples. Visit Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the Palace of AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Fifty-Five Windows built by King Bupatindra Malla. Pashupatinath and Bhadgaon Experience Travel to the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu and experience one of the Adult Price: $51.00* holiest Hindu shrines in the world; the Pashupatinath Temple. Situated on * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and the bank of the river Bagmati, it is a pagoda style temple with a gilt roof and subject to change. richly carved doors. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and every year it attracts hundreds of Hindu devotees from all over the world. Later, visit Bhadgaon (also known as Bhaktapur), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the home of India's Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Nepal Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Jaipur, the Pink City and gateway to the colourful state of Rajasthan. This evening, ARRIVE DELHI (2 NIGHTS) we 'Connect With Locals', joining a local family for a 'Be My Guest' dinner in their home. Embrace the vibrant energy of Delhi, the capital of India. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where this evening you'll join your Travel Director and Hotel - Hilton fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and appetisers. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel - Sheraton New Delhi Day 7 Included Meals - Welcome Reception JAIPUR
Day 2 Our first stop this morning sees us explore Jaipur's UNESCO-listed Amber Fort, DELHI SIGHTSEEING one of the country's most exquisite examples of Rajput architecture. Marvel at its royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work, before returning We 'Dive Into Culture' this morning, embarking on an exhilarating rickshaw ride to your hotel. En route, we'll enjoy a quick photo stop outside the Palace of around Old Delhi. We'll view the UNESCO-listed Red Fort - its towering red Winds, whose latticed windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered sandstone palace walls considered to be the most opulent of the Mughal Empire, ladies of the royal household. This afternoon, we embark on a city tour including a followed by a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Our next stop at visit to the ornate City Palace to see the seamless blend of traditional Rajasthani Chandni Chowk to see first-hand how its merchants spend their day trading and Mughal Art. Across the road from the palace is the UNESCO-listed Jantar enthusiastically. We continue along the ceremonial avenue Rajpath and past Mantar, featuring the largest sundial in the world. Later this evening, we'll join our Parliament House and India Gate, commemorating the Indian soldiers who died fellow guests and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. during WWI. After lunch in a local restaurant, we'll head to the district of New Delhi, where we'll visit the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb to admire its Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner magnificent Persian-style façades of white marble and red sandstone. Then it's on Day 8 to another UNESCO-listed site, Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret. Our evening is at leisure. JAIPUR - KATHMANDU (3 NIGHTS)
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims throughout the ages, travelling to the Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Himalayan kingdom of Nepal and its capital, Kathmandu. On arrival, check in to Day 3 your hotel, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner in a local DELHI - VARANASI (2 NIGHTS) restaurant.
Embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Varanasi, located on the banks of the Hotel - Crowne Plaza Soaltee holy river Ganges. Immerse yourself in its spiritual surrounds, exploring the city's role as the centre of Hindu religion, before escaping to the countryside and 'Make Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner A Difference' with a visit to Rameshwar village. 'Dive Into Culture' and witness first- Day 9 hand how all local activities are aimed at sustainable livelihood and community empowerment whilst ensuring the economic growth of the under-privileged. KATHMANDU AND PATAN SIGHTSEEING Observe local women making papad and pickles, doing embroidery or making Kathmandu's golden roofs glow brightly on your City Tour to the heart of its old saris which they sell to the local markets. Visit the village school and the Shanti town and Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will gain a Dham Ashram, a catholic prayer centre for the Christian society living in Varanasi. deeper understanding of its role in the centuries of rule over this mountain Feed your soul as you cruise down the River Ganges to witness the ritual of Aarti, kingdom. Admire the traditional pagoda-style architecture reflected in the watching as the delicate diya laden with a candle and tiny blooms floats in a temples and palaces that surround the square - the Hanuman Dhoka palace magical train down the river. Return to our hotel for dinner. complex, the Mahadev Temple, the House of the Goddess Kumari and Taleju Temple. Journey to nearby Patan next, renowned for its collection of ancient Hotel - Radisson temples, carvings and palaces, which you will see first-hand during a visit to Patan Durbar Square, a generic name given to plazas and areas located opposite Nepal's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner old royal palaces. Delve into the ancient Buddhist heritage of the City of Beauty Day 4 and visit the Krishna Temple and Golden Temple. The delicate art of thangka VARANASI SIGHTSEEING painting takes centre stage next, as you continue to a painting school to observe students painting religious scenes on cotton and silk. Later, 'Make A Difference' Admire the pink light of sunrise appear over the River Ganges, watching the sights with a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp which features a handicraft centre and and sounds of Varanasi stir slowly along the banks of the river. Observe the locals provides shelter to the families of Tibetan refugees who fled the Chinese taking their morning bath in the holy water while worshipping the rising sun. occupation of Tibet in 1959. Among these were gifted Tibetan carpet weavers Then, return to your hotel for breakfast followed by a visit to Sarnath, one of the whose talents remain on display today at the Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre, along four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage. Explore with traditional Tibetan handicrafts. the spectacular collection of Buddhist artefacts dating back to the 3 BC and see the Lion Capital of Ashoka with its inverted lotus carving, adopted as the national Included Meals - Breakfast emblem of India. Return to your hotel for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Day 5 Looming over Patan lies the UNESCO-listed shrine of Swayambhunath, which you VARANASI - AGRA will have an opportunity to visit today. Uncover its history spanning millennia and admire the galleries of prayer mills and gleaming white stupa, whose gilded spire Take a short flight to Agra to delve into the imperial history of the Mughal Empire provides the colourful eyes of Buddha a lofty vantage point from which to survey and India's Golden Age. Visit the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort this afternoon, gaining the surrounding valley. Share the intricately carved stone façades with the insight into the heritage, rituals and traditions of the dynasty that ruled here until resident monkeys and admire the artistry of Nepalese craftsmanship as you walk the 17th century. As you drive through the city's crowded streets, connect with its through the remnants of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, said to be around vibrant spirit and witness local life first-hand. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and 2000 years old. Then, visit a local market in the Thamel area and stroll through its consider joining an Optional Experience. narrow alleyways in search of the perfect mementoes of your trip. Return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure or consider joining one of Trafalgar's Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton recommended Optional Experiences.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 11 AGRA - JAIPUR (2 NIGHTS) DEPART KATHMANDU
Rise with the birds, embarking on a spiritual encounter with the magnificent Your soulful encounter with Nepal at its end, take a transfer to the airport for your UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Watch as the onward flight. white alabaster marble of this monument of love glows pink and gold at the first hints of sunrise, admiring the flawless architecture that took 18 years and over Included Meals - Breakfast 20,000 craftsmen to complete. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then depart for
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel medieval art and architecture. It is an ancient town located in the Kathmandu valley which has three major squares full of towering temples. Visit Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the Palace of AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Fifty-Five Windows built by King Bupatindra Malla. Pashupatinath and Bhadgaon Experience Travel to the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu and experience one of the Adult Price: $51.00* holiest Hindu shrines in the world; the Pashupatinath Temple. Situated on * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and the bank of the river Bagmati, it is a pagoda style temple with a gilt roof and subject to change. richly carved doors. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and every year it attracts hundreds of Hindu devotees from all over the world. Later, visit Bhadgaon (also known as Bhaktapur), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the home of