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

Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be welcomed by our MTA representative holding a placard with your name. Begin your exploration of Old Delhi with a visit to Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque built by Shah Jahan. Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, a lively market full of spices and local flavors, then stop at Raj Ghat, the peaceful memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, drive past the India Gate war memorial, Parliament House, and the President’s House before visiting the towering Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 12th century.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Highlights: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Qutub Minar

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, known as the Pink City. In the afternoon, visit the Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical observatory. Stop for a photo at the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Continue to the City Palace, a beautiful complex combining Rajasthani and Mughal architecture with museums showcasing royal artifacts.

Overnight: Jaipur

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide
Highlights: Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Hawa Mahal (photo stop)

After breakfast, visit the magnificent Amber Fort, a hilltop fortress known for its grand courtyards, mirror work, and Rajput architecture. Stop for photos at the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its honeycomb façade. Explore the regal City Palace, home to royal treasures and courtyards, and the Jantar Mantar, a 17th-century observatory with impressive astronomical instruments. Later, browse Jaipur’s colorful bazaars for textiles, jewelry, and handicrafts.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal

At sunrise, visit the world-famous Taj Mahal, a breathtaking white marble monument of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later, explore the massive Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses elegant palaces, audience halls, and landscaped gardens within its imposing red sandstone walls.
In the evening, enjoy a guided walk through Agra’s bustling local markets, where you can browse for handicrafts, marble inlay work, leather goods, and traditional sweets, giving you a taste of the city’s vibrant culture.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Evening Market Excursion

Please Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

After breakfast, board a short train to Gwalior. Visit the grand Gwalior Fort, known for its blue-tiled Man Singh Palace, ancient temples, and impressive Jain rock-cut statues. Continue by road to Orchha, a charming riverside town. In the evening, you may join the prayer ceremony at Ram Raja Temple.
 

Inclusions: Train Ticket, Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Gwalior Fort, Jain Sculptures, Optional Ram Raja Temple Aarti

Explore Orchha’s highlights, including the grand Jahangir Mahal, offering panoramic views of the Betwa River and surrounding ruins. Continue to Khajuraho, renowned for its exquisite Western Group of Temples, decorated with intricate sculptures celebrating life and love. Also visit the serene Eastern Jain Temples.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Jahangir Mahal, Khajuraho Temples

Drive to Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities. En route, visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Ghats, with priests performing rituals to the sound of bells and chants.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Sarnath, Evening Ganga Aarti

At dawn, take a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges to observe pilgrims performing rituals as the sun rises. Enjoy a walking tour through the narrow lanes of the old city, filled with temples and shrines. Later, fly to Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Sunrise Boat Ride, Old City Walk

Fly to Kathmandu, Nepal. After visa formalities, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Take a guided evening walk through the lively Asan and Indra Chowk markets, and visit Machindra Bahal, a revered local temple.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Asan Market, Indra Chowk, Machindra Bahal

After breakfast, visit the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), offering sweeping views of the valley. Continue to the grand Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world, and the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva on the banks of the Bagmati River. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Nepalese dinner with a cultural dance show.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Cultural Dinner

Today, take an excursion to the nearby heritage towns of Patan and Bhaktapur, known for their medieval squares, temples, and intricate wood carvings. Stroll through narrow alleys filled with artisans and learn about Newari culture.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Highlights: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight with beautiful memories of India and Nepal.
 

Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport