18 DAY CULTURAL TOUR INDIA, NEPAL & SRI LANKA $ PER PERSON 2999 TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $6199 KATHMANDU • DELHI • JAIPUR • NAGARKOT • GALLE THE OFFER STANDARD PACKAGE Unravel the mysteries of three remarkable countries - India, Nepal and Sri Lanka - in one life-changing adventure. Spiritual meccas, vibrant cities, majestic $2999 countryside and UNESCO World Heritage listed wonders are just the beginning on this comprehensive 18 day package. Surrender to the ancient rhythm of Kathmandu as you explore the city; visit PREMIUM PACKAGE historic Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath monkey temple and the golden- roofed Pashupatinath Temple, plus witness soul-stirring views of the Kathmandu Valley from Nagarkot. In India, the highlights of the ‘Golden Triangle’ are within $3999 reach. Explore the colourful city of Delhi, wander through the pink-washed streets of Jaipur, and tick off the world’s greatest symbol of love - the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Though the trip could end there, it continues to exotic Sri Lanka - a tropical destination tipped to be the next big thing in travel. Visit inspiring sites such as the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Dambulla Cave Temple, the colonial Galle Fort and more. This sensational tour includes return international flights, 16 nights hotel accommodation, English-speaking guides and so much more. *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 135 777 for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure. BUY ONLINE: www.tripadeal.com.au CALL: 135 777 Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 18 DAY CULTURAL TOUR THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - Kathmandu, Nepal and solemnised. Interesting things for visitors to see are Taleju Depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth Temple, gigantic figure of Kalbhairav (the god of destruction), for Nepal. Fly with award winning airlines such as Singapore Basantapur Durbar, and Temple of Kumari (Living Goddess). Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Thai Airways to name a few (subject Later, travel to see Swayambhunath, better known as the to availability). Upon arrival be met by a tour representative and ‘Monkey Temple’. Standing majestically on a hillock, it is arguably transferred to the hotel for check in. one of the most glorious Buddhist stupas in the world. At a height of 77 metres, this site also commands an excellent view Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and largest metropolitan of the Kathmandu Valley. city of Nepal. A city where the ancient and modern worlds collide, it acts as the urban core of the Kathmandu Valley, Overnight: Kathmandu (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) which also contains two sister cities namely Patan or Lalitpur, 5 Meals included: Breakfast kilometres to its southeast, and Bhaktapur is 14 kilometres to its east. Day 4 Kathmandu - Dhulikhel - Nagarkot Please note: due to flight scheduling and availability, some After breakfast, travel to Nagarkot (approx. 2.5 hour journey). departures may occur on day 0. Affected customers must be En route visit Dhulikhel at the foothills of the Panchkhal Valley, at the airport the night before. Flight times will be indicated on which offers stunning views of the north-eastern Himalayas. your final documents at least 6 weeks prior to departure. Continue to Nagarkot and check in at the hotel. Nagarkot is located at an altitude of 2,175m. It thrills visitors with Overnight: Kathmandu (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) its unobstructed mountain panorama, which extends from Meals included: In-Flight Annapurna in the west to Everest in the east. Late this afternoon enjoy a guided nature walk, exploring some of the village’s most Day 2 Kathmandu Temples & City Tour beautiful trails. When weather conditions are right, the views of After breakfast visit the majestic golden-roofed Pashupatinath mountain villages and terraced farmlands across the valley is a Temple. Located on the banks of the Bagmati River, an important stunning sight. site of Hindu pilgrimage. Later visit Bouddhanath, one of the Overnight: Nagarkot (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) biggest stupa in the world, which serves as the centre of Tibetan Meals included: Breakfast Buddhism. In the afternoon visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Patan Durbar Square. Marvel at the ancient palaces, temples and shrines with their splendid courtyards, including the Day 5 Nagarkot - Kathmandu - Delhi, India major monuments of Talaju Temple, Krishna Temple, and Golden This morning, travel back to Kathmandu. On arrival, transfer to Temple. the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be greeted by a representative, who will escort you by private Overnight: Kathmandu (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) car to the hotel, with further assistance at check in. While the Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner room keys and check-in is organised, a representative will hand over the “Welcome Folder” documents and brief you on the tour Day 3 Kathmandu Temples & City Tour programme. After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Kathmandu. Durbar Square, Overnight: Delhi (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) with its old temples and palaces, epitomises the religious and Meals included: Breakfast cultural life of the people. Here, the Kings of Nepal are crowned BUY ONLINE: www.tripadeal.com.au CALL: 135 777 Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 18 DAY CULTURAL TOUR THE ITINERARY Day 6 Delhi City Tour Day 8 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur After breakfast, begin a city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Early risers can take the opportunity to head to the Taj Mahal Raj Ghat (where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated); Red Fort and experience the monument just after sunrise (not included). (made famous by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan); and Jama Masjid After breakfast depart for Jaipur (approx. 6 hours). Along the (the largest mosque in India) which has three great gateways, way, visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just four angle towers and two minarets constructed of alternating 37kms from Agra. On arrival into the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, check- vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. in to the hotel. The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is The colourful Chandni Chowk shopping bazaar in the main colour washed pink - the colour associated with hospitality in street of Old Delhi is a wonderful place to soak up the Rajput culture. This beautiful city, together with Agra and Delhi, atmosphere of Delhi. Next is Laxminarayan Temple, a site forms what is known as the Golden Triangle of the Indian tourist dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good circuit. fortune. India Gate is a 42-metre-high stone of triumph and is Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its a war memorial. The tour continues with a visit to Rashtrapati palaces, where fighting for the honour of the clan has never Bhawan, the palace-like building home to the President of India. been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods Afterwards visit Qutub Minaret, a UNESCO World Heritage has been a tradition from time immemorial. There is a timeless site, as well as the beautiful Lotus Temple, also known as the appeal to Jaipur’s colourful bazaars where one can shop for Bahai Temple. Adherents of any faith can visit, pray or meditate Rajasthan handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens at the temple. There is also an opportunity to enjoy a traditional and parks, attractive monuments and marvellous heritage hotels, rickshaw ride. once the residence of Maharajas are worth admiration. Overnight: Delhi (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) Overnight: Jaipur (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) Meals included: Breakfast Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Day 7 Delhi - Agra - Taj Mahal Day 9 Jaipur City Tour & Royal Amber Fort After breakfast depart for Agra (approx. 4 hours). On arrival Enjoy a full day city sightseeing tour of Jaipur. This morning visit check-in to the hotel. Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, the Royal Amber Fort, a remarkable building constructed of where the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty and white marble and red sandstone. The fort is a beautiful sight to sacrifice - the majestic Taj Mahal. In the afternoon enjoy a behold but as one looks on the fort, with its clear reflection on city tour visiting the Taj Mahal, which was built by the Mughul Maota Lake in the front, one cannot help but wonder if it is a Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to dream or a beautiful illusion. The tour continues to City Palace, enshrine her mortal remains. So overwhelming is the monument, the former royal residence, which is built in a blend of the that Agra has been immortalised as the City of the Taj. The Agra Rajasthani and Mughal styles; Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the Fort, also called the Red Fort, is another fascinating stop on five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh; and Hawa Mahal the the tour. Besides the historical monuments, one can also enjoy Palace of Winds - created for the royal ladies to watch the royal Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. processions without being seen. Overnight: Agra (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) Overnight: Jaipur (Standard or Premium Hotel Option) Meals included: Breakfast Meals included: Breakfast BUY ONLINE: www.tripadeal.com.au CALL: 135 777 Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 18 DAY CULTURAL TOUR THE ITINERARY Day 10 Jaipur - Delhi ingenious hydraulic system.