North India & Nepal Tour - Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Kathmandu (All inclusive including flights)

Upon arrival, customs formalities are handled, meeting with our representative and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Transportation, Local Assistance

Breakfast and departure for Jaipur, the "Pink City". In the afternoon tour of the city with a visit to the exceptional Jantar Mantar, a magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai ​​Singh in 1728. En route take a photo stop (from the outside) at the Hawa Mahal, one of the most famous symbols of Jaipur.

The day continues with a visit to the Royal Palace or City Palace, the former royal residence. The architectural style is the combination of Rajasthani and Mughal styles; it houses sumptuous museums inside that exhibit an excellent collection of paintings in miniature, costumes and armor. Here it is possible buy a wide range of traditional products of Rajasthan. Dinner and overnight in Jaipur.

Morning excursion to Amber to visit the Fort of Man Singh, a splendid example of Rajput architecture. The fort, built at a dominant position on the top of a hill, was once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Enroute take a photo-stop at Hawa Mahal.

Later visit of the City Palace, a complex of princely buildings that include the private apartments of the Maharaja. Its Museum, full of carpets and miniatures is unique in the world. Adjacent to the palace is the Astronomical Observatory of Jai Singh. This eventeenth-century astronomical marvel, the Observatory, includes sophisticated tools for the calculation of eclipses and for the detection of the position of stars, as well as the calculation of ascendants.

The principal attraction of the building is the 27-meter high sundial which is located in the center of the observatory and is able to calculate the time up to 2 seconds of precision. Time to explore the local handicraft items. Jaipur is famous for textiles and gemstones. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.

Start your day with the visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal. An incredible legacy of Moghul architecture in India. It was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in white marble and semi-precious stones in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. After the Taj Mahal proceed towards Agra Fort.

One Km away from Taj Mahal on the banks of the river rises the complex of palaces and royal gardens that housed the Moghul rulers for many years. Agra Fort was built by Akbar from 1565 on the foundations of the old fort of the Lodi dynasty and was enlarged and modified by its successors.  Later visit the tomb of Etmad-ud-daulah also called Baby Taj Mahal. Proceed to the hotel, check in and overnight in Agra.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights:Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Please Note: Taj Mahal Remains closed on Fridays.

Transfer to the train station. Train to Gwalior. Visit of Gwalior and its Fort. We will visit the palace of Man Singh "the pearl among the fortresses in India" and two others interesting temples. Going down the hill, it will be discovered that an entire wall is carved from a series of splendid ones Jain statues, dating from the mid-15th century. Arrival in Orchha and check in at the hotel. In the evening walk optional up to the temple dedicated to the god Rama with the possibility to participate in the evening prayer. Overnight.

Morning visit of the city. Orchha is home to some incredible Bundelkhandi style palaces and interesting temples. Visit Jehangir Mahal, built in 1606, in the afternoon proceed to Khajuraho. Arrival and check in. Overnight.

Departure for Varanasi, the sacred city one of the oldest of Indian civilization, “the center of the earth ”, according to Hindu cosmology. Visit Sarnath one of the holiest sites of Buddhism. Buddha is said to have held his first here teaching to the five ascetics. In the afternoon visit the Ghat to watch the evening prayer. Overnight in Varanasi.

Wake up at dawn to experience an exciting tour in boat along the holy river Ganges. The sacred rituals and offerings of the pilgrims will be the more extraordinary experiences than a traveler may live in India. Followed by a walk through the narrow streets of the center ancient that wind in the Chowk, the most animated bazaar of the city, famous for perfumes and incense, embroidered silks, worked copper and brass. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Transfer to the airport for Delhi and scheduled flight for Italy.