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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Start point
    Delhi, India (provide us with a pick up address )
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Golden grand)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Old Delhi monuments: Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Gurudwara
    • Rickshaw ride in Chandi Chowk spice market
    • Sightseeing of New Delhi: India Gate, Parliament House, Secretarial Buildings
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Red Fort
    Raj Ghat
    Gurudwara
    India Gate
    Parliament House
  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Jaipur

    Delhi to Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Neerbana palace)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Jaipur
    • Local sightseeing of Jaipur
    • Visit Galta Gi monkey temple
    Landmarks
    Galta Gi
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  3. Day 3

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Neerbana palace)

    Included Activities

    • Local sightseeing of Jaipur with English-speaking guide
    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit Gaitor tombs
    • Visit Jal Mahal
    • Visit Hawa Mahal
    • Shopping at local market

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking classes in Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Gaitor tombs
    Jal Mahal
    Hawa Mahal
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur to Agra

    Jaipur to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Grand Mercure)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fathepur Sikri heritage palace complex
    • Local sightseeing of Agra with English-speaking guide
    • Visit Agra Fort
    Landmarks
    Fathepur Sikri
    Agra Fort
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  5. Day 5

    Agra to Varanasi

    Agra to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Madin or Costa riviera)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
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  6. Day 6

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Madin or Costa riviera)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Ganges River (morning)
    • Visit Sarnath with Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Visit Alamgir Mosque
    • Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat
    • Visit Bharat Mata Temple
    • Evening boat cruise on Ganga River with Arti ceremony
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Sarnath
    Dhamek Stupa
    Sarnath Museum
    Chaukhandi Stupa
    Alamgir Mosque
    Dashashwamedh Ghat
    Bharat Mata Temple
  7. Day 7

    Varanasi to Lumbini

    Varanasi to Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Lumbini heritage)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Lumbini
    Landmarks
    Lumbini
  8. Day 8

    Lumbini to Chitwan

    Lumbini to Chitwan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kc HOME)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddha birthplace site
    • Visit temples at Lumbini complex
    • Travel to Chitwan National Park
    Landmarks
    Lumbini
    Chitwan National Park
  9. Day 9

    Chitwan to Pokhara

    Chitwan to Pokhara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Bar people resort)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Pokhara

    Optional Activities

    • Morning elephant ride safari in Chitwan National Park
    • Morning jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
    Landmarks
    Pokhara
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  10. Day 10

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Pokhara to Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Siddartha boutique)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Phewa Lake with stopover at Varahi Temple
    • Sightseeing of local temples in Pokhara
    • Visit Devi Waterfall
    • Visit Bindhyabasini Temple
    • Travel to Kathmandu

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning trekking to Sarangkot viewpoint
    • Helicopter flight in Pokhara valley
    • Paragliding in Pokhara valley
    Landmarks
    Phewa Lake
    Varahi Temple
    Devi Waterfall
    Bindhyabasini Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Siddartha boutique)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durbar Square with English-speaking guide
    • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
    • Visit Bodnath Stupa
    • Visit Pashupatinath Temple
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Swayambhunath Stupa
    Bodnath Stupa
    Pashupatinath Temple
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  12. Day 12

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Siddartha boutique)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Patan with English-speaking guide
    • Visit Bhaktapur with English-speaking guide

    Optional Activities

    • Morning flight over the Himalayas (250 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Patan
    Bhaktapur
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  13. Day 13

    Kathmandu to Delhi

    Kathmandu to Delhi
    End point
    Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (drop of to the airport in Kathmandu for a flight to Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Kathmandu airport

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    Asked on April 10th, 2026

    According to your itinerary, it seems Delhi city tour is planned on day 1. What time does it start? Depending on our flight, we may need to stay extra night pre-tour. How much more would it be?

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      What's the price for 5 star hotel upgrade in India?

    • Payless tours indiaOperatorWritten April 2026

      As for an extra night, it is 65 USD per person. Upgrading to 5 star hotels costs 850 USD per person, however 4 star hotels which are in the package are really fine.

    • Payless tours indiaOperatorWritten April 2026

      Delhi City tour starts at 9 am.

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      Mike

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      On the last day about what time do we arrive to Delhi? So I can check our return home flight.

    • Payless tours indiaOperatorWritten April 2026

      Return flight from Kathmandu to Delhi will arrive at around 4 pm.

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      It depends on the booking. If there is only one person on the tour , we usually offer a private tour with a personal driver at the same price. Normally, there are 2 or 4 pax on the tour.

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    • Payless tours indiaOperatorWritten February 2026

      If there is only one person in a single room, a single supplement is required and the price is 5949 USD. If there are 2 persons in a twin room or a double room, the price is 3053 USD per person. We will provide you twin rooms in every place.

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      You should budget around 200 USD for entry fees at the monuments listed in the itinerary.

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      The pickup time can be set to 9 o'clock for starting the tour.

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      You can pay later in Chitwan when you choose the right safari for you.

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    What is the luggage weight limit for flights between cities?

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      The domestic flight from Delhi to Varanasi has a 15 kg limit, and you can pay about 5 USD for each extra kilo.

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