Arrival Night - Delhi

You will arrive late in the evening at Delhi international airport. Following customs, immigration, formalities and baggage collection, a Festive India Tours representative will meet you as you exit the arrivals terminals building after which you would be transferred to your hotel.

Day 01 - Jaipur

Enthralling, Historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s Capital, is the gateway of India’s most flamboyant state. The city’s colourful, chaotic streets ebb and flow with a heady brew of old and new. Early In the morning after breakfast you will leave for Jaipur. After arriving at Jaipur you will check into leisure. In the evening you will drive to Amer Palace for light and sound show en route taking a photo-stop at Hawa Mahal and Jalmahal. Night stay at leisure.

Day 02 - Jaipur

At the city’s heart, The City Palace continues to house the former royal family, The Jantar Mantar, The royal observatory, maintains a heavenly aspect and just out of sight, in the arid hill country surrounding the city, is the fairy-tale grandeur of Amber Fort, Jaipur’s star attraction. Early in the morning you will go to visit Amer fort (include: Elephant Ridding). After visiting Amer fort you will visit City palace and Observatory. Later in the night you are welcome at “Nahargarh Fort” for your Dinner. Night stay at leisure.

Day 03 - Agra

The magical allure of the Taj Mahal draws tourists to Agra like moths to a wondrous flame. And despite the hype, it’s every bit as good as you’ve heard. Abhaneri is most famous for “Chand Baori (Step-well)”. This step-well traditionally used to conserve and store water and for public baths. In the morning you will proceed on a drive to Agra en route visiting Abhaneri. After arriving at Agra you will check into leisure. Later you will visit “The Tajmahal”. Night stay at leisure. Note: Tajmahal is closed on Fridays.

Day 04 - Orchha

This historic small town on the Betwa River showcases a supreme display of Mughal-influenced Rajput architecture in the shape of spectacular palaces, temples and royal chhatris (cenotaphs). This morning you will drive to Orchha. After arriving at Orchha you will visit Orchha fort and chaturbhuj temple. Night stay at leisure.

Day 05 - Khajuraho

The erotic and other carvings that swathe Khajuraho’s three groups of World Heritage–listed temples are among the finest temple art in the world. The Western Group of temples, in particular, contains some stunning sculptures. This morning you will drive to Khajuraho. After arriving at Khajuraho you will go to visit temples of Khajuraho. Night stay at leisure.

Day 06 - Varanasi

Varanasi is the India of your imagination. One of the most colourful and fascinating places on earth, surprises abound around every corner. This morning you will be departed from Khajuraho to Varanasi by flight / Train. After arriving at Varanasi you will check into Hotel. In the evening you will go to visit Ganga aarti. Night stay at leisure.

Day 07 - Varanasi

This is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, and one of the holiest in Hinduism. Pilgrims come to the ghats lining the Ganges to wash away sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones. This morning you will go to visit the site of sarnath that is just 10 km from Varanasi. After visiting sarnath you will come back to Varanasi and have a boat ride. Night stay at leisure.

Day 08 - Delhi

A symbol of the country’s rich past and thriving present, Delhi is a city where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together. Delhi showcases an ancient culture and a rapidly modernising country. Dotted with monuments there is much to discover here. In the morning you will be departed from Agra to Delhi. After arriving at Delhi you will check into hotel. In the evening you will go to visit Lotus temple and Hymaun’s tomb. Night stay at leisure.

Day 09 - Delhi

The seat of many powerful empires in the past, its long history can be traced in its many carefully-preserved monuments, ancient forts and tombs. This morning after breakfast you will visit the “Jama Masjid, Qutub minar and drive past the India gate, The Parliament buildings, Rashtrapati bhawan”. Night stay at leisure.

Day 10 - Kathmandu

For many, stepping off a plane into Kathmandu is a pupil-dilating experience, a riot of sights, sounds and smells that can quickly lead to sensory overload. This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu where you will spend two nights. Nepal’s capital sits at 1350 metres above sea level, in bowl-shaped valley in central Nepal and has a rich history that spans approximately 2000 years. Night stay at leisure.

Day 11 - Kathmandu

Whether you’re barrelling through the traffic-jammed alleyways of the old town in a rickshaw, marvelling at the medieval temples or dodging trekking touts in the backpacker district of Thamel, Kathmandu can be an intoxicating, amazing and exhausting place. You may choose to rise early for a mountain flight (weather dependent) during which you can see some of the world’s highest peaks including Mount Everest. Some of the highlights of the Kathmandu Valley include ancient Bhaktapu which is known as the 'City of Culture' and the incredible Durbar Square which is home to the world-renowned 55 Window Palace, Golden Gate, Big Bell, Siddhi Laxmi Temple and Shiva Temple. Night stay at leisure.

Day 12 - Kathmandu

This endlessly fascinating, sometimes infuriating city has enough sights to keep you busy for a week, but be sure to leave its backpacker comforts and explore the ‘real Nepal’ before your time runs out. Enjoy another full day to explore the city and its stunning surroundings. The magnificent UNESCO-listed Swayambhunath stupa and the new Museum of Stolen Art are well worth a visit. You may choose to venture south to the royal city of Patan which is renowned for its traditional handicrafts, fine arts and impressive monuments and temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna that boasts rare stone carvings. Night stay at leisure.

Day 13 - Kathmandu

Transfer to the airport in the morning for your onward flight.