Duration : 27 Nights / 28 Days
Destinations : Bombay (Mumbai) - Aurangabad - Bombay - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park - Pokhara - New Delhi - Goa - Mumbai
Day 01: Bombay (Mumbai)
Arrive at the commercial capital of India and check in. Rest of the day free for leisure.
Day 02: Aurangabad
During the day visit notable attractions of the city which includes Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and old mansions of Colaba area. By the evening reach Aurangabad by flight and check in.
Day 03: Aurangabad
Excursion to Ajanta caves site, a scenic gorge having a series of caves. The caves have ancient sculptures and some of the most stunning murals of Buddhist era.
Day 04: Bombay
Visit the Ellora caves that are famed for their extraordinary sculptures. Also visit Daulatabad fort and Bibi ka Maqbara. Reach Bombay in the evening by flight with the option of using rest of the evening enjoying the pulsating nightlife of Bombay.
Day 05: Udaipur
Take the morning flight to Udaipur-the Lake City. Trip to Shilp Gram arts and crafts village. Sunset boat trip over Lake Pichhola.
Day 06: Udaipur
Sightseeing of the city and shopping in the local bazaars. Visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal for Rajasthani dance performances. Optional dinner at the opulent Shiv Niwas Palace.

Day 07: Jaipur
Fly to Jaipur. Day sightseeing of the City Palace Complex and Amber Fort. Visit to a farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner.
Day 08: Jaipur
Morning walking tour of some interesting streets and squares of the Pink City to catch glimpses of the habitual patterns of its people which even includes attending heart-rending prayers at Sri Govind Devji temple. Later, suggested walk in the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaars. Sunset view of Jaipur from imposing Nahargarh fort.
Day 09: Agra
Visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar- Fatehpur Sikri on the way. At Agra visit the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Day 10: Khajuraho
Reach Khajuraho by flight. Guided tour of western group of temples.
Day 11: Varanasi
Morning tour to Eastern group of outstanding temples. Board the flight for Varanasi. At Varanasi take a walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
Day 12: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very spiritual experience! Day tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Day 13: Kathmandu
Fly to the Himalayan kingdom Nepal and reach Kathmandu valley. Day left free for leisure in hotel.
Day 14: Kathmandu
Day sightseeing of Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan with pulsating local lifestyle around them. Evening free to shop in the busy Thamel market.
Day 15: Kathmandu
Option of excursion to Dakshinkali temple (place of animal sacrifices) or Kirtipur or Buddist temple of Swambhunath or Changunarayan temple. Later, also visit the cremation ghats by the river Baghmati behind the enormous Pashupatinath temple.
Day 16: Chitwan National Park
Take a short flight to Royal Chitwan National Park, a huge virgin jungle in the fertile terai area of Himalaya foothills having a sizeable population of rhino and tiger. Stay in Jungle Camp. Explore the Park on elephant back. Evening campfire and exotic dinner.
Day 17: Chitwan National Park
Day to be used in visiting the park again. Also enjoy canoe ride over Narayani river, a leisurely way to appreciate the wildlife especially the Mugger.

Day 18: Pokhara
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Reach Pokhara town by Flight. Pokhara skyline is dominated by breathtaking Annapurna range crowned by Fishtail Peak (It has never been scaled). The reflection of range in Phewa lake is a mesmerizing sight. The leisurely stay watching mountains at Pokhara marks the perfect culmination of the trip. Day completely at leisure.
Day 19: Pokhara
Day to be used enjoying the perfect natural beauty of Pokhara and more than 8000 snowy peaks that are visible from here on a clear day.
Day 20: New Delhi
Fly back to Kathmandu watching majestic Himalaya peaks from the air. From Kathmandu change the flight to New Delhi. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping and visiting the local bazaars.
Day 21: New Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast move out for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) which includes the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid along with other attractions. Drive past the impressive boulevards and buildings such as President’s Residence and others in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move around the busy Connaught Place.
Day 22: New Delhi
Full Day at your discretion.
Day 23: New Delhi – Goa
Fly to Goa, the exotic tropical beach destination. Day free to walk around the beaches.
Day 24: Goa
Day completely at discretion in the tropical paradise known as Goa.
Day 25: Goa
Day completely at discretion in the tropical paradise known as Goa.
Day 26: Goa – Mumbai
Morning flight to Mumbai. Later take a sightseeing tour of historical South Bombay.
Day 27: Mumbai
Day at your discretion to indulge in some of the countless pastimes of Mumbai..
Day 28: Departure
Day free till the time of departure. Transfer to airport at appropriate time. Tour ends.
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