India & Nepal Exploration, Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Deshnokh - Jaisalmer - Sam Sand Dunes - Jodhp

India & Nepal Exploration
Tour Duration : 27 Nights / 28 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Deshnokh - Jaisalmer - Sam Sand Dunes - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Kathmandu - Pokhara - Dhampus - Naudanda - Sarankot - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Delhi.
Tour Itinerary :
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Meeting and greetings on arrival at Delhi's international airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa (275 kms - 6 hours)
Morning after buffet breakfast at the hotel checkout and proceed to Mandawa by car Enroute visiting Dundlod. Check in at Hotel on arrival.
Afternoon visit compact little town of Shekhavati region comprising of Forts and Havelis of beautiful frescoes. While touring this town a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bustling bazaar. Overnight at the Fort hotel.

Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner (185 kms - 4 hours)
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Bikaner and check in at Family guest House on arrival.
Later in the afternoon proceed for an excursion tour to Deshnok Temple situated in semi desert village at a distance of 30 kms, this place is famous for Karnimata Temple where you will see thousands of rats roaming freely in the temple complex and are held sacred.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 - At Bikaner
Morning after breakfast at the hotel commence sight seeing tour of Bikaner covering Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, Bandh Sagar Temple The 16th century Jain temple, Camel Breeding Farm a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camels milk. Overnight at hotel. Evening free to explore this town on your onw. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Bikaner / Proceed to Jaisalmer by car (6 hours)
Afternoon breakfast at the hotel drive to Jaisalmer by car in around 6 hours and check in at hotel. Rest of the evening is free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 - Jaisalmer / leave by car for Sam Sand Dunes
Morning sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer city visiting The Golden Fort of 99 Bastions, Manek Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Haveli (the old Mansions with lattice work done on the walls).
Afternoon proceed to Sam Sand Dunes (1 hour drive). Check in at Swiss Cottage tented camp on arrival. Later in the evening commence Camel ride through the deserts and see beautiful Sunset view. Buffet dinner at the camp. Your evening will be entertained with folk dances, puppet show and music by the camp fire. Overnight at the camp.

Day 07 - Sam Sand Dunes / Jodhpur (1 hours)
Breakfast at the camp. Drive from Sam to Jodhpur (6 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Jodhpur which will include a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort set on the top of the hill, Jaswanth Thada and a visit to the local market. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 - Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Kumbhalgarh / Udaipur (8 Hours)
Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visit Jain Temple Complex at Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh. Check in at Hotel on arrival.
Arrive Udaipur and check in at Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace for overnight stay.

Day 09 - At Udaipur
Morning tour of Udaipur city. The tour will cover the magnificent City Palace, the Jagdish temple, the pleasure gardens and a drive around the other nearby lakes. Afternoon explore this city of lakes on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 - Udaipur to Jaipur with a stop at Pushkar ( 8 drive)
Morning after buffet breakfast at the hotel proceed by car to Pushkar. Visit Brahma Temple (only temple being worshiped in India), Holy lake of Pushkar and the town. After your visit to this holy town continue on to Jaipur and check in at the hotel on arrival. Rest of the evening free to relax from long day's drive.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 - At Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort where you will enjoy an Elephant ride.

Morning after breakfast at the hotel visit Amber Fort , Maharajas City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 - Jaipur / Agra - Drive - 5 hours
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Check in at the HOTEL. Afternoon visit Agra city including Taj Mahal.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 - Agra / Delhi
Early morning your driver will take you to trans Yamuna to view the Taj Mahal from other end of the river at Sunrise. Return to hotel and after relaxed breakfast proceed to Delhi to reach in around 4 and half hours time. Check in at Hotel on arrival for overnight stay. Rest of the evening free to relax and enjoy the facilities available at the hotel or at the swimming pool. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 - Delhi to Kathmandu
Morning after relaxed breakfast at the hotel transfer to international airport to board Jetlite flight S2 501 for Kathmandu at 1.15 PM. Meeting on arrival at Kathmandu airport on arrival at 3 PM and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - At Kathmandu
Morning after breakfast Sightseeing tour of KATHMANDU CITY, SWOYHUMBHUNATH STUPA , PATAN CITY. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 - Kathmandu to Pokhara
Morning after breakfast leave for Pokhara by car in around 5 to 6 hours time. Check in at hotel on arrival. Pokhara is a legendary lake valley of Nepal lying quite relaxed on the lap of the most magnificent range of Annapurna range of Mountains. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Phewa and sightseeing on Pokhara town. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 - Pokharra - Dhampus (1650m)
Duration: 30 Minutes drive to Phedi & 03 hrs trek
Morning after breakfast comment your trek by little bit down hill along the village and steep climb up to Dhampus for the great Himalayan views. From Dhampus you can see Annapurna south, Machapuchre, Hiuchuli & Annapurna ranges. Overnight in Hotel / lodge

Day 18 - Dhampus - Naudanda - Sarankot (1592m.) - Duration: 6 hrs.
Early morning after the breakfast walk through the dense rhododendron forest with the beauties of nature around. Trek down to Naudanda and walk along the rough road to Sarangkot to sunset view of Himalayan Panorama. O/ N in hotel / lodge.

Day 19 - Sarankot - Pokhara
Duration: 2 1/2 hrs.
Early Morning sunrise view of Himalayan Panorama from Sarankot (If weather permitted). You can see all Annapurna Himalayan ranges from Sarankot including Dhawlagiri, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchre. After breakfast 02 hours trek down to Pokhara Fewa Lake. Check in at Hotel.
Day 20 - Pokhara - Kathamndu
Morning after breakfast leave for Kathamndu by car in around 5 hours time, on arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21 - At Kathmandu
Full day free for independent activities and to explore more of Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 22 - Kathmandu to Varanasi
Morning after relaxed breakfast transfer to the airport in order to board Indian Airlines flight IC 752 for Varanasi at 2.10 PM. Meeting on arrival at Varanasi Airport at 2.50 PM and transfer to the hotel for check in. Rest of the evening free to relax or explore a little of this religious city on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 23 : At Varanasi
Early morning proceed to River Ganges for boat ride at dawn followed by temple tour.
VARANASI CITY : The consists of visiting the city temples the durga temple, better known as the Monkey temple on account of the large number of monkeys residing there and the temple of Vishwanath (or Vesheshwar "Lord of the Universe") are the most sacred spots in the city. Visit will also include Bharat Mata or Mother India Temple and the Benares Hindu University.

Afternoon commence tour to visit SARNATH. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 24 - Varanasi to Khajuraho
Morning after relaxed breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport in time to board flight for Khajuraho at 12 PM. Arrive Khajuraho at 1 PM, meeting at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon commence sightseeing tour to visit Khajuraho temples.

Rest of the evening is free to relax.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 25 - Khajuraho to Orchha
Morning after breakfast at the hotel time free to explore more of Khajuraho. Later proceed to Orchha to reach in around 3 and half hours time and check in at Resort.

Day 26 - Orchha / Jhansi / Delhi
Morning after breakfast at the hotel explore more of these medieval temples. Afternoon transfer to Jhansi Railway Station to board superfast Shatabdi Express train for Delhi at 5.56 PM. Meeting on arrival at New Delhi Railway Station at 10.30 PM and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 27- Delhi sightseeing and Depart Delhi
Morning after breakfast combined tour of Old and New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 28- Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport in time to board flight for onward destination.
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End of your memorable Holidays !

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