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& 2. Fri., & Sat., Feb. 12th and 13th Fly to New Delhi, India
Fly to New Delhi, India from San Francisco. We will be crossing the International Date Line.
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| Day 3 | Sun., Feb. 14th Arrive Into New Delhi (D)
A early morning arrival into New Delhi. Transfer to the Eros Hotel New Delhi for a three night stay. We will be immersed in the captivating energy of one of the world’s oldest and most dynamic cities.
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| Day 4 | Mon., Feb. 15th City Tour of Old Delhi (B)
Enjoy a rickshaw ride down Chandni Chowk Street and with a stop at the Red Fort. Visit Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Drive past of The Presidential Palace, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys, the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers.
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| Day 5 | Tues., Feb. 16th City Tour of New Delhi (B)
New Delhi reflects the legacy the British left behind. The first stop will be a UNESCO World
Heritage site - Qutub Minar, the second tallest minar in India. Later visit the 16th century
Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, a precursor of the Taj Mahal.
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| Day 6 | Wed., Feb., 17th Travel To Agra By Train (B)
Travel by train to Agra. Upon arrival, we will proceed to Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah. Agra
fort - Known as the Red Fort of Agra, this walled imperial city was founded in 1565. |
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| Day 7 | Thurs., Feb. 18th The Taj Mahal (B)
An early start this morning, for sunrise views of the Taj Mahal. This is also the quietest time to visit, before
the crowds arrive. In the afternoon, visit Mehtab Bagh, a beautiful garden complex offering stunning views of the
Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River.
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| Day 8 | Fri., Feb. 19th Travel To Jaipur (The Pink City) (B)
Travel to Jaipur and attend the Aarti spiritually ceremony at Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
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| Day 9 | Sat., Feb. 20th City Tour of Jaipur & Evening Cooking Demonstration (B,D)
Visit the Albert Hall Museum, the City Palace Complex and the Maharaja Man Singh II Museum. This evening learn the art of Indian and local Rajasthani Crusine with a cooking demonstration. |
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| Day 10 | Sun., Feb. 21st Jantar Astronomical Observatory, Lake Palace & Anokhi Museum (B)
Visit the Jantar Mantar observatory built by the founder of Jaipur. Ricksaw ride to the Lake Palace. In the afternoon, continue to the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing with Block Printing Experience.
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| Day 11 | Mon., Feb. 22nd Fly To Kathmandu & Monastery Experience with Local Monk (B)
Interacting with a Buddhist monk provides a unique opportunity to delve into the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. As the monk warmly welcomes tourists, they embark on a journey of spiritual discovery.
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| Day 12 | Tues., Feb. 23rd Tour of Patan City, Kathmandu & Swayambhunath (B)
Tour the ancient city of Patan also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts is about five
Kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments.
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| Day 13 | Wed., Feb. 24th Tour of Bhaktapur City and Pashuparinath (B,D)
Bhaktapur Durbar Square where the Kings of the Malla dynasty lived till 1769 and has left some of
the finest examples of the architectural excellence. Literally known as the “City of Devotees”.
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| Day 14 | Thurs., Feb. 25th Depart Kathmandu and Fly Home (B)
Depart Kathmandu in the morning for our journey home to the USA.
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