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| Name | Northen Side with Nepal |
| Tour Path | DELHI - AGRA - JHANSI - ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO - VARANASI - KATHMANDU - BHARATPUR - CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - POKHARA - KATHMA |
| Tour Description | A tiny Ancient kingdom set amongst the world's most magnificent mountains, The Himalayas. Here, among the glorious snow covered peaks, magnificent temples and monasteries, flower laden trails, ancient cities, and soft spoken gentle people, you will find the true Shangri La |
| Day 1 | ARRIVE DELHI |
| Day 1 Description | On arrival stay at The Oberoi Hotel |
| Day 2 | DELHI |
| Day 2 Description | After a leisurely start, explore the wide boulevards and grand monuments of Lutyens' New Delhi, before venturing into the narrow streets of Old Delhi to see its many fascinating monuments. |
| Day 3 | DELHI - AGRA |
| Day 3 Description | Very early morning train to Agra. On arrival stay 1 night at the sumptuous Oberoi Amarvilas, with its exceptional views of the Taj Mahal. Proceed to nearby Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent deserted city, originally built by Akbar as his capital. After lunch see Agra Fort before visiting the glorious Taj Mahal at sunset. |
| Day 4 | AGRA - JHANSI - ORCHHA |
| Day 4 Description | Early morning train to Jhansi and drive to Orchha for 2 nights at the Amar Mahal Hotel. Spend the day exploring the fort and the stunning hilltop and riverside temples that dominate this small town. |
| Day 5 | ORCHHA |
| Day 5 Description | Excursion to the beautiful 17th century palace at Datia. Continue to the fine Jain Temples at Sonagir which are reached by a long flight of steps. |
| Day 6 | ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO |
| Day 6 Description | Morning drive to Khajuraho. Stay 1 night at the Jass Radisson. Afternoon explore the extraordinary Chandela Temples scattered around the town, which date back to the 10th and 11th centuries. |
| Day 7 | KHAJURAHO - VARANASI |
| Day 7 Description | Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight to Varanasi and stay 2 nights at the Taj Ganges Hotel. Afternoon excursion
to nearby Sarnath, where Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon |
| Day 8 | VARANASI |
| Day 8 Description | Morning tour of what is considered
to be one of India's oldest and holiest cities. Afternoon at leisure. |
| Day 9 | VARANASI - KATHMANDU |
| Day 9 Description | Early morning boat ride on the holy River Ganges. Morning free. Early afternoon flight across the Himalayas to Kathmandu, in Nepal. Stay 2
nights at Dwarika's Hotel |
| Day 10 | KATHMANDU |
| Day 10 Description | 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 11 | KATHMANDU - BHARATPUR - CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK |
| Day 11 Description | Morning flight to Bharatpur and drive to Chitwan. Stay 2 nights at Tiger Tops, deep in the heart of the park. Afternoon game drive either by jeep or on elephant-back. |
| Day 12 | CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK |
| Day 12 Description | Early morning and afternoon game drives, searching for wildlife and hopefully to spot a tiger |
| Day 13 | CHITWAN - POKHARA |
| Day 13 Description | Morning drive to Pokhara which is surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. Stay 1 night at the Shangri-La Village. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions |
| Day 14 | POKHARA - KATHMANDU - DELHI |
| Day 14 Description | Morning flight to Kathmandu and connect on to Delhi. Room at disposal at the Trident Hilton Gurgaon until late tonight. After dinner, depart for the airport |
| Day 15 | DEPART DELHI |
| Day 15 Description | Early morning departure for onward destination |
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