Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
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Golden Triangle with Kathmandu

Cultural Tours

10 Days

The Tour in Glance

Visit India and trace the famous Golden Triangle. Enjoy the perfect introduction to India's three most popular destinations - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur - as we explore the icons and discover the secrets of this fascinating country. Experience the history of massive forts, the opulence and splendour of Rajasthan's palaces, the bustle and buzz of markets and bazaars, and the traditions of a heritage stay. Travel through a land full of contrasts on this compact India tour, jam-packed with unforgettable highlights.

Kathmandu is home to world heritage monuments such as Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pokhara is the cradle of adventure and a beautiful lake city, Chitwan National Park is home to tigers, rhinos and elephants and Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the pulsating city of New Delhi
  • Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi to explore narrow lane and spice market.
  • Visit of Magnificent Taj Mahal – The monument of Love
  • Visit to holy shrine of Fathepur Sikri and Salim Chisti's Tomb
  • Ride up to Amber Fort on a caparisoned, by elephant.
  • Visit the three Queen cities in the Kathmandu Valley
  • Guided walk through two ancient Bazaars
  • The ancient royal city of Kathmandu’s historic squares lined with temples and other beautifully intricate examples of Nepalese architecture
  • The Kathmandu’s other ancient royal cities – Patan and Bhaktapur – make a perfect day trip.
  • Stunning Himalayan vistas of sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu

Arrive Delhi, After completing immigration and custom formalities, meet our office  representative/ language speaking guide  at the arrival gate. After introductions, you will be transferred to the hotel.

DELHI, the capital of India, is home to 16 million people, making it the third largest city in India. The strategic location of the city made it an attractive location for invading armies, and it served as the capital for many great empires that ruled India. Many of these Empires built significant monuments, and whilst the Mughal and the British are the most visible, while driving through the city you will see ruins from previous capitals, the earliest dating back to the 12th century.

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at Hotel. Later proceed for full day sightseeing.

Morning your tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. He is also famously known as the “father of the nation”.Continue your tour with nearby a bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet. Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi peddling through the narrow by lanes of Chandani Chowk and visit spices market is one of the largest wholesale spice markets in Asia, It is well worth a visit for the intensity of its sights and smells alone. Along with fresh spices of all shapes, sizes, and colors, this market sells myriad nuts, herbs, dry fruits, and grains. Later pass through India Gate , President House and other colonial buildings.

In the afternoon discover the Humayun Mausoleum, the 2nd Mughal emperor. Built in the middle of the 16th century at the request of Hamida Banu Begum (the widow of Emperor Humayun), the mausoleum is a fine example of early Mughal architecture.

Later visit the Qutab Minar complex which dominates the historic site where Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate. Its sandstone minaret, 72.5 m high, has a staircase of 379 steps to reach the summit. It is the tallest stone tower in India and one of the most successful Muslim buildings. 

After sightseeing, return to hotel.

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
Qutab Minar
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at hotel.

Check out from your hotel and proceed  to Jaipur, enroute visiting Samode.

Visit samode Village and enjoy Lunch at Samode Palce.

Samode lies at a distance of forty two kilometer from Jaipur, in the nation of Rajasthan in north India. It is positioned on the way to Shekhawati. This is a small and delightful village of Samode, well-known for its castle and haveli.

After this lunch , proceed to Jaipur and time free for shopping, before you check in at hotel.

Evening proceed to visit Birla temple and then for dinner with a local Rajasthani folk dance performance to experience the Rajasthani culture.Here witness  folk dancers, performing various cultural events with music during the time when guests enjoys their dinner.

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
Elephant Ride
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning proceeds for the sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Amer Fort with Elephant Ride

Before, Amer fort, stop at "PALACE OF WINDS" for visiting this beautiful wind Palace and take your photo shoot there as  your best memory card to carry along with you.

Later Visit the city of Amber and its fort. Erected on a vast hill, the citadel and its fort were intended to protect the ancient capital of the state of Jaipur.  You will get there on the back of an elephant. Explore the majestic Amer Fort. You will be able to visit the various rooms, the inner courtyards, the rooms of public hearings, the Mughal gardens with its star-shaped flower beds. In addition, Amber Fort offers panoramic views of Lake Maota. After your visit, return down the hill through Jeep.

Lunch at Local restaurant.

After this lunch , proceed to visit City Palace is one of the major landmarks in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. In the Palace complex visit Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.

Visit to Observatory or Jantar Mantar. It is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century by King whose passion for science, engineering, and astronomy prompted him to construct this complex of fourteen scientific instruments. It’s been over 200 years since they were first constructed, these fourteen structures can still accurately measure time; predict eclipses, and track stars and planets in their orbits.

Evening free for shopping cum leisure activities. Jaipur’s colorful market offer a great break to stop and shop on your tour. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region. This is perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, Jewelry, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metal work and leather ware. After shopping proceed to Restaurant.

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
Amber Fort
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at hotel.

After Breakfast proceed to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur sikri.

If interested, one may visit ABHANERI, enroute, before Fatehpur Sikri.The site is famous for two important monuments - Chand Baori and Harshatmata Mandir. Both are splendid examples of ancient Indian architecture.

Fatehpur Sikri: Built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the mid-16th century, Fatehpur Sikri was meant to be a new capital for his empire. It was also the emperor’s homage to Saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, who predicted the birth of the emperor’s much-desired son and heir. Built in almost uniform style, Sikri is a sprawling complex of palaces, mosques, temples, and other structures. It is a stunning amalgamation of the Persian and Indian styles of building. Later continue your drive for Agra.

After Lunch at local resturant/Laxmi Niwas Palace enroute, proceed to Agra.

Upon arrival check in at hotel.

Evening Option: Mohabbat-e-Taj Show

Spend your evening watching the amazing Mohabbat-e-Taj Show depicting the romantic love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. It is a live show in Hindi language and interpretation is available in English, French and German languages through headphones. Over 80 talented artists will perform this love story along with creative dance performances. 

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
Taj Mahal
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Before Breakfast, early morning - Visit the incredible Taj Mahal by sunrise (UNESCO), a white marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shâh Jahân.

The Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah -Jehan for his Empress Mumtaj. The construction of this monument of love is believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. The white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants.

Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday.

Return to hotel for Breakfast and Check Out.

Before proceeding to Delhi - Visit the mythical Red Fort of Agra (UNESCO), symbol of the power and artistic influence of the Mughal dynasty standing on the banks of the Yamuna, a tributary of the Ganges.

The Agra Fort is one of the most important and robustly built strongholds of the Mughals, built at the bank of River Yamuna, is situated in the center of the town. Various styles of the architecture are evident within the fort and demonstrate the love of Mughal Emperors towards building beautiful monuments. It is the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.

Agra is known for its fabulous marble  and soft stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of Arts and Crafts. Time  free for shopping and then after Lunch can proceed to Delhi. It takes around 04 hours to reach Delhi. Upon arrival check in at Hotel.

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
Humayun Tomb
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at Hotel.

After Breakfast, check out and drive to  International airport to connect flight to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival , you will be met at Kathmandu Airport by our office staff and then proceed to hotel.

Upon arrival Check in at hotel (Normal check in time of hotel is 1400 hours).

Rest of the day free for leisure activities.

- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at hotel

Early Morning, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath & Patan Durbar Square 

Kathmandu Durbar Square - known as Kantipur, the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthamandap - the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the Nepalese Royalty.

 Swayambunath - located approximately 4 km/2.5 miles, Buddhist stupa this is said to be 2000 years old. The stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.

 Patan City - 5 km/3 miles away from Kathmandu City. Patan also known as Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts, enclosed within 4 stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor Ashoka. You will see the Durbar square, the Patan Durbar which houses a bronze collection, and the Krishna Temple built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla.

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
Patan and Durbar square
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at hotel

Full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhnath & Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Pashupatinath - situated 5 km east of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has a gilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of River Bagmati, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds

Bodhnath - this stupa, eight kilometers east of Kathmandu City is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal directions keeping watch for righteous behaviors and human prosperity. This Buddhist stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests.

 Bhadgaon - also known as Bhaktapur meaning the city of devotees, this place is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14 km/9 miles east of Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4600 ft. above sea level. In Bhadgaon you will visit the Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The Nyatapola Temple also built by King Bhupatindra Malla, is the best example of Pagoda style and stands of five terraces on each of which stands a pair of figures two famous strong men, two elephants, two lions, two famous strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two goddesses.

After sightseeing return to hotel.

Golden Triangle with Kathmandu
Bodhnath Stupa
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at hotel

Day free till departure (Normal check-out time of hotel 1200 hours)

Transfer to international airport for onward journey./ Delhi International airport to connect flight to onward destination.

- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

End Of Tour

Package Tour Includes

  • Accommodation for total 09 nights sharing double/ twin room on bed and breakfast basis.
  • All transfers, sightseeing/excursions as per the program by an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English speaking / Language speaking guide as per program.
  • Entrance fee at  all Monuments, as per the itinerary.
  • Meeting & Assistance on arrival/departure at airport/hotel by our office representative.  
  • Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur.
  • Cycle rickshaw ride in the local bazaar in Delhi & Jaipur.
  • Visit a Bamboo School in Kathmandu.
  • All presently applicable taxes.

Tour Exclude

  • International / Domestic  Airfare. 
  • Nepal Visa.
  • Meals not mentioned.
  • All personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, trip cancellation and personal insurance, gratuities, excess baggage fees
  • Early check-in/late check-out (except as noted)
  • Camera/video fees at monuments
  • Communication costs
  • Any additional expenses due to unforeseen problems like natural disaster, war or strikes, cancellation or misconnection of flights or last-minute change of timings etc.
  • Any other service, which has not been specified as "included".