Mumbai (Bombay) • Aurangabad • Udaipur • Jodhpur • Jaipur • Delhi • Agra • Khajuraho• Varanasi• Kathmandu • Wildlife Safari / Tiger Tops • Kolkata (Calcutta) • Bhubaneswar • Kolkata (Calcutta) • Delhi

DAY 1 - Departure
Your Exotic Journey to Incredible India and Nepal begins as you depart from New York / Newark / Chicago or Los Angeles aboard your Air India flight for Mumbai from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York or Newark by Air India.
If you prefer to travel from any other city or by any other airline, we will provide arrangements according to your requirements

DAY 2 - Mumbai (Bombay)
Arrive Bombay late in the evening. Meeting and transfer to hotel.

DAY 3 - Mumbai (Bombay)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour visiting Hanging Gardens, Kamla Nehru Park, Gateway of India, National Museum and Crawford Market.

DAY 4 - Mumbai - Aurangabad
Morning boat excursion to Elephanta Caves, the 7th century cave-temples carved out of a hill rising from the Arabian Sea.
Fly to Aurangabad in the evening.

DAY 5 - Aurangabad / Ajanta Caves
Full day excursion to the thirty caves at Ajanta that is either chapels or monasteries. The murals and paintings date back to 2nd century BC and 8th century AD and illustrate the life of Buddha in previous births. Many of the frescoes still glow in their original colors. On the outer walls are brilliantly executed sculptures.

DAY 6 - Aurangabad / Ellora Caves - Mumbai
Morning excursion to Ellora Caves. The three groups of temples here relate the story of evolution of Asia's main religions Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Fly to Bombay in the evening.
(At the moment the flights between Aurangabad and Udaipur are suspended. In order to travel to Udaipur, one has to travel through Mumbai. Whenever the flights are restored, you will fly to Udaipur directly from Aurangabad on day 7).

DAY 7 - Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur and city tour. Udaipur is interspersed with shimmering lakes, marble palaces and fountains. The Maharana’s Palace is the largest of its kind. It is remarkable for octagonal towers, brilliant multicolor mosaics of inlaid tiles, inlaid mirror work and exquisite paintings. Sahelion ki Bari is a fascinating garden, adorned by Lotus pool, a marble throne and finely sculptured cenotaphs.

DAY 8 - Udaipur / Ranakpur
The cluster of temples at Ranakpur, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvelous feat of architecture. It may surprise visitors that these temples were built in 1460 but are so well preserved and the marble still sparkles. The main temple is supported by 1444 pillars, none of which are similarly carved. These temples house statues of Mahavira and other Jain saints.

DAY 9 - Jodhpur
Travel to Jodhpur; the fortified city is surrounded by massive walls and is famous for the impregnable Mehrangarh Fort. Within the fort, the luxurious palaces, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Phool Mahal are architecturally remarkable so is Umaid Bhavan Palace, now a hotel. Close to the fort, Jaswant Thada is a collection of royal cenotaphs built in white marble. City tour and camel ride.

DAY 10 - Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur and city tour. Popularly known as Pink City, Jaipur's colorful bazaars, Jantar Mantar, sandstone pink buildings, magnificent City Palace and Palace of Winds reflect the past glory of this remarkable town.

DAY 11 - Jaipur
Amber Fort and its sandstone palaces are perched atop a hill near Jaipur. Within its precincts are Sheesh Mahal or chamber of mirrors reputedly the best in the world, Victory Hall and Pleasure Palace. Reaching the fort on elephant back is a delightful experience. Visit Amber Fort with elephant ride in the morning. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 12 - Delhi
Fly to Delhi, a city of immense past. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and has accumulated a tremendous heritage of art, architecture and culture.

DAY 13 - Delhi
Here you will visit the Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid; the largest mosque in Asia, Jantar Mantar - the medieval observatory, the l6th century tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun, Raj Ghat and Shantivana the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, India Gate and Qutub Minar.

DAY 14 - Agra / Taj Mahal
Today you will travel to the city of world's most famous love story; Taj Mahal. City tour includes Agra Fort, Taj Mahal and Itamad-ud Daula.

DAY 15 - Khajuraho / Chandela Temples
Visit Fatehpur Sikri and fly / travel to the Temple City. The Chandela temples represent the finest creative examples of temple architecture. Visit the temples.
DAY 16 - Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi. Activities include visits to Sarnath, Aurangzeb Mosque, various temples, Well of Knowledge and sunrise cruise on Ganges to witness burning and bathing ghats.

DAY 17 - Kathmandu
This afternoon fly in to the capital of Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. City tour includes City Palace, Hanuman Dhoka, Temple of Living Goddess, Machendranath and Swayambhunath.

DAY 18 - Kathmandu
You will continue sightseeing around the valley by visiting the medieval capital, Bhadgaon and the city of artists, Patan.

DAY19-Delhi
If you choose to end your tour here, you will fly to Delhi.

DAY 20 – HOMEBOUND
Depart for New York, Newark, Chicago or Los Angeles in the morning. Arrive in the afternoon.

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Itineraries are designed with current flight schedules and remain subject to adjustment / change.

Early Booking Discount:

Over 180 days: $ 200.00 per person
Between 179 - 90: $ 150.00 per person

Upgrade to luxury hotels available upon request . Call for price.

International airfares:
Low season: $1044.00
Feb 1 – May 31 / Sep 14 – 20

Low Shoulder Season: $1107.00
Aug 10 – Sep 13 / Jan 14 – 31

Shoulder Season: $1202.00
Jun 1 – 13 / Nov 21 – Dec 4 /
Dec 25 – Jan 31.

Peak Season: $1581.00
Jun 13 – Aug 9 / Dec 6 – 24

Competitive airfares are available on other airlines of your choice and from your hometown. Airport Security fee, fuel surcharges and taxes not included.

Land Prices are guaranteed at the time of booking. Airfares are guaranteed only when ticketed. International airfares are from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Newark. Airfares from other cities are available upon request.