18-Day India and Nepal with Bhutan Small Group Tour from New Delhi: Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro

What you'll experience

Highlights

18 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Arrival at New Delhi

   On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ivory 32
2. 2

   Day 2 — New Delhi - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Fatehpur Sikri

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Siris 18
3. 3

   Day 3 — Agra - Jhansi (By Train) - Khajuraho (175 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

   Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal ( Closed on Friday). After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. After finish your sightseeing tour at Agra, later check out and transfer to Agra railway station to board the train for Jhansi. Upon arrival at Jhansi railway station, our representative will meet you and later drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Taj Mahal

   

   Agra Fort

   

   Itmad-ud-Daula

   

   Jama Masjid

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Eurostar inn
4. 4

   Day 4 — At Khajuraho

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Khajuraho, visit western group of temples, eastern group of temples, jain group of temples. After finish your guided tour to Khajuraho. Evening enojoy the sound and light show at the Western group of temples. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
5. 5

   Day 5 — Khajuraho - Varanasi (390 kms / 8.30 Hrs)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
6. 6

   Day 6 — At Varanasi

   Early morning boat ride at River Ganges, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi, visit Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Birla Mandir. Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
7. 7

   Day 7 — At Varanasi - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins - One Way)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery. After finish your guided tour to Sarnath, later drive back to Varanasi for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
8. 8

   Day 8 — Varanasi - Kathmandu (By Flight)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the experience of Aarti ceremony which is performed at Pashupatinath Temple, a famous hindu temple situated on the banks of Bagmati river. Also walk to the nearby streets, explore local market, talk to locals and taste street food, etc. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
9. 9

   Day 9 — Kathmandu - Pokhara (205 Kms / 6 Hrs)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival at Pokhara check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
10. 10

    Day 10 — At Pokhara

    Early morning before breakfast drive to Sarangkot to enjoy the magnificent view of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhare, Himchuli, Manaslu and many others. Later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Pokhara, visit Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, Barahi Temple, Mountain Museum, World Peace Pagoda etc which are most popular spots. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
11. 11

    Day 11 — Pokhara - Kathmandu (By Flight) - Bhaktapur (15 Kms / 40 Min)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Pokhara airport to board the flight for Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, Our representative will meet you and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Bhaktapur, visit Lion Gate, the Gallery, the Golden Gate and the Palace of 55 Windows. After finish your guided tour to Bhaktapur, later drive back to Kathmandu for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
12. 12

    Day 12 — Kathmandu - Paro (By Flight) - Thimphu (50 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Kathmandu airport to board the flight for Paro. Upon arrival at Paro airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival at Thimphu check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the walks to the nearby streets, visit local markets, enjoy street food and communicate with local people. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
13. 13

    Day 13 — At Thimphu

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Thimphu, visit National Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museums, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (out side view) and Zoo. However, some of the landmarks are closed in the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
14. 14

    Day 14 — Thimphu - Punakha (75 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Punakha, via en-route visit to Dochula Pass (3,050 Mts) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Upon arrival at Punakha check in your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the walks to the nearby streets, visit local markets, enjoy street food and communicate with local people. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
15. 15

    Day 15 — At Punakha

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong and Lingkana Palace, was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637. Also visit Talo monastery and Nalanda Buddhist Institute to meet with the Buddhist monks and enjoy the fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. After finish your guided tour to Punakha, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
16. 16

    Day 16 — Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Paro, via en-route visit to Wangdue Phodrang, visit Wangdue Dzong and the local market. After finish your visit to Wangdue Phodrang, later continue drive to Paro, via en-route visit to Druk Wangyel Monastery, Dochula Chorten and and Simtokha Dzong. Upon arrival at Paro check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
17. 17

    Day 17 — At Paro

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Paro, visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong) followed by a leisurely walk to visit Rinpung Dzong. Also visit the Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress where Bhutanese deterred several invasions by Tibetan army. Also visit the famous Paro Taktsang a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. Evening, pay a visit to the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 Star Hotel
18. 18

    Day 18 — Departure from Paro

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Paro airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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