India At Its Best

Morning proceed to Gwalior - a former royal city and capital of Scindia Dynasty. Visit Gwalior Fort considered as one of the mightiest in Indian history. There are marvelous palaces and temples inside the fort like Manmandir Palace, Sas Bahu Temple, Teli ka Mandir, and Suraj Kund. Also visit Jaivilas Palace and museum plus newly built Sun Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Morning proceed to Khajuraho. Enroute visit Orchha, now a small hamlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh but once the capital of the formidable Bundela kings in medieval times. Attractions include Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, and Laxmi Narayan Temple. On arrival at Khajuraho check into hotel. Spend rest of the day on leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Proceed for the city tour in the morning. Khajuraho is famous world over for the erotic temples built in the medieval times by the mighty kingdom of Chandelas with inspiration taken from Kamsutra - the celebrated Indian treatise on sex. The temples are divided into three groups Eastern, Western, and Southern. Kandariya Mahadeo is the most celebrated of all temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and famous for erotic sculpture on its walls.

Morning transfer to airport for the flight to Varanasi. On arrival check in the hotel. Afternoon on leisure. Excursion of Sarnath, the place where first prayer of Lord Buddha took place, in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Enjoy boating on the river Ganges in the dawn. Explore the city of Varanasi - the Spiritual capital of India after breakfast. Visit Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other places. Afternoon on leisure. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast fly to Katmandu - the Capital City of Nepal. Check into hotel after arrival. Half-day sightseeing tour of Katmandu city and Patan. Overnight at hotel.

Enjoy full day tour Pashupatinath, Boudnath, and Bhaktpur. Overnight at Hotel.

Morning transfer to airport for return flight to Delhi for onward journey. On arrival check into hotel. Lunch and dinner at hotel. Transfer to airport for onward/return journey.