Welcome to the colorful continent – India

Upon arrival at Delhi/India airport, your private driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.

After checking in, you will be instructed by our representative on the rest of the tour and informed about everything important.

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

Delhi – India’s capital and an important gateway to the country. Delhi is a bustling metropolis that successfully blends in its folds – the old with the modern.

In the midst of the fast-growing skyscrapers, the remains of a bygone era stand in the form of their numerous monuments as a silent reminder of the region’s ancient heritage.

Accommodation: Vivanta By Taj Dwarka (4*), Superior Charm, Delhi, incl. breakfast

Today, your guide will show you the highlights of Old Delhi. You will visit the Jama Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Asia. People are constantly streaming in and out of the mosque and through a nearby bazaar. You will then pass by the Red Fort.

You will take a walk through the alleys of old Delhi.

You will pass by the wedding market, where you will learn about the different rituals of the Indian wedding.

You will also visit a Jain temple where you will learn the rituals of Jainism.

You will continue along the lively alleys to culinary delights, you will have the opportunity to taste the typical Delhi delicacy called Parathas.

You will continue on a bicycle rickshaw and visit the largest market of spices and nuts in Asia (This walk cannot be done on Sunday)

Afterwards, the tour leads to New Delhi with a visit to the Qutab Minar with the 73-meter-high tower, a model of Islamic-Indian minaret architecture.

You will next visit the Tomb of Humayun, which was built by the widow of the second Mughal ruler, Humayun.

It is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the residence of the President.

Accommodation: Vivanta By Taj Dwarka (4*), Superior Charm, Delhi, incl. breakfast

After breakfast, you will be driven to Agra.

Agra is still associated with the Mughal period in terms of its ambiance.

The Mughals were not only rulers, but also great builders and their best architectural wonders for Agra and its surroundings can still be admired today. Besides the many wonderful monuments, the Taj Mahal is the largest of all.

It is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at the highest level. But not only the Taj Mahal, but also the abandoned capital of Akbar and Fatehpur Sikri, are each unique and outstanding in their own right.

Their architectural genius can also be seen in the forts, palaces and aesthetically landscaped gardens – each one is a silent witness to a golden age.

Today you will visit Fort Agra – the seat and stronghold of the Mughal Empire for generations to come. This was the seat of the Mughal rule and administration.

It owes its current structure to Akbar, who built the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River.

Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque, while Aurangzeb added the outer walls.

Visit its Hall of Public Audiences and its Royal Pavilions.

Afterwards you will take a tour to the world-famous Taj Mahal (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is particularly beautiful at sunrise.

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had this 58-metre-high and 56-metre-wide mausoleum built in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), who died in 1631, on a 100 x 100-metre marble platform by thousands of craftsmen in 22 years of construction.

Persian architecture and Indian architecture form a harmonious combination here.

Around the white marble mausoleum, framed by four minaret-like towers, an 18-hectare garden with an elongated water basin was created.

Accommodation: DoubleTree By Hilton (4*), Guest Room, Agra, incl. breakfast

After your breakfast, you will be driven to Jaipur.

Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.

Jaipurs – The City of Victory.

Jaipur presides over the fascinating desert state and its inhabitants: surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by a massive fortress; beautiful palaces, mansions, and gardens scattered throughout its districts.

The palaces and forts of yesteryear, which witnessed royal processions and splendour, are now living monuments that have been incorporated into the way of life of the people of the “pink city” as a matter of course.

Apart from the busy traffic of bicycles, cars and buses, little seems to have changed. There is a timeless quality to the bazaars of Jaipur and its people.

With its historical past, Jaipur revives legends of the ancient Rajputs.

The women’s dresses and the men’s turbans add color to this fascinating city.

Accommodation: Shahpura House (4*), Suite, Jaipur, incl. breakfast

Today after breakfast you will visit Hilltop Amber Fort.

After the visit on the way back, we will take a short break to see the elegant Hawa Mahal – Palace of the Winds.

Continue to Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh ll in the 18th century.

The City Palace is built within the fortified area of the original city with one of the most beautiful monumental entrances in India

Accommodation: Shahpura House (4*), Suite, Jaipur, incl. breakfast

After your breakfast, you will be driven to Delhi to your hotel in about 6 hours.

The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Accommodation: Vivanta By Taj Dwarka (4*), Superior Charm, Delhi, incl. breakfast

Today after your breakfast, we will transfer you to Delhi airport for your onward flight to Nepal.

Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, your private driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.

After checking in, you will be instructed by our representative on the rest of the tour and informed about everything important.

Accommodation: Tibet International (4*), Kathmandu, incl. breakfast

After breakfast, your private guide will be waiting for you and you will take a full-day tour to Namobuddha & Panauti.

NAMOBUDDHA

Namo Buddha is one of the three largest Buddhist pilgrimage sites along with Boudhanath and Swayambhu.

Namo Buddha is believed to have been erected on the tomb of Prince Mahatwo, who sacrificed his life to save a tiger family.

Legend has it that when Buddha visited his tomb, he announced that he was the reincarnation of Prince Mahasatwo.

Namo Buddha means “homage to Buddha”. The landscape, located on a hill, resembles a lotus flower with eight petals.

This pleasant and stunningly beautiful place is the perfect place to meditate while breathing in fresh and clean air.

From here you can also enjoy the view of the snow-capped Himalayan mountains.

PANAUTI

Panauti is a city with 40 temples and 28 festivals and is a picturesque and interesting city at the confluence of the two rivers Rosi and Punyamati.

Panauti is considered one of the most important medieval sites in the area and consists of a variety of Buddhist and Hindu monuments.

Its architecture is an excellent example of Newari’s craftsmanship.

Visit Krishna Temple, Unmata Bhairav Temple, and Ahilya Temple nearby in the same courtyard.

Other notable temples include the 17th-century Brahmayani Temple and the Krishna Narayan Temple in the Triveni Ghat.

Accommodation: Tibet International (4*), Kathmandu, incl. breakfast

After breakfast, you will be driven to Pokhara.

Pokhara is the third largest city in Nepal.

It is the starting point for most trekking tours in the Annapurna area.

Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty located at an altitude of 827 meters above sea level and 200 km west of Kathmandu Valley.

It is considered by many to be the most beautiful place in Nepal.

This charming city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks.

The tranquility of the lakes and the splendor of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic.

Pokhara stretches for 8 km from north to south and 6 km from east to west, but unlike Kathmandu, it is very loose and still has a lot of green space.

After check-in, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

You decide whether you want to simply relax with a cool cocktail by the pool or explore the city and surroundings on your own.

Accommodation: Heritage Hotel (4*), Pokhara, incl. breakfast

After breakfast, you will be driven by jeep to Dhampus.

The journey takes about 1 hour.

Dhampus village is located on the Annapurna trekking trail with stunning views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range. The village is particularly well-known and attractive because of its slate-roofed houses.

Once there, your trek to Astamkot begins – about 3 hours on foot.

Your lunch and dinner (included) will be waiting for you at the resort in Astamkot

Accommodation: Hannanoie, Astamkot, incl. breakfast

After breakfast, another hike through the beautiful landscapes, at the foot of the highest peaks in the world, awaits you to Milanchowk – about 2 to 2 1/2 hours on foot and back to Pokhara – about 30 minutes drive.

Note: The hike is on a road with little traffic, so your trekking tour will not be affected.

After arrival, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Accommodation: Heritage Hotel (4*), Pokhara, incl. breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast again with breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks before you are driven to Gorkha.

Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.

GORKHA

Gorkha, the place historically associated with the founding of Modern Nepal, is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who united Nepal.

The British term “Gurkha” developed from the name Gorkha and refers to the famous fighting soldiers of the region.

Many stories revolve around how Gorkha got its name. The most popular myth believes that a Saint Gorakhnath first appeared in Nepal in Gorkha

Accommodation: Gorkha Gaun Hotel, Gorkha, incl. breakfast

Today your journey goes back to Kathmandu.

Your driver will need about 4 – 5 hours for this route.

After check-in at your well-known hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Let yourself be enchanted by the unique view of the Bodnath Stupa from the rooftop terrace at sunset, stock up on souvenirs and enjoy the culinary delights in Nepal’s lively capital again.

Accommodation: Tibet International (4*), Kathmandu, incl. breakfast

Today, unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport on time for your flight home.

Or you can extend your dream holiday with us to more exciting adventures to the roof of the world – Mount Everest, to the rhinos in the tropical wilderness of Chitwan National Park, to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, to the traditional ceremonies on the holy Ganges in Pashupatinath, or perhaps back across the border to India…

We will be happy to adapt this travel example to your individual wishes and ideas ….