DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
DAY 1 – Mumbai to Kathmandu
The adventure begins as you fly to Kathmandu via Delhi. You will be met on arrival in Kathmandu and transfer from the airport to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure, before you meet again in the evening to enjoy a performance Nepalese Dances followed by a special dinner.

DAY 2 - Kathmandu
After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur. Often called the “City of Devotees”, Bhaktapur is a centre of medieval art and architecture. The legendary city was founded by King Ananda Deva in 889 AD and is shaped like a conch shell. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. You’ll visit Durbar Square and Nyatapala Temple, a 5-storied pagoda style temple. Then drive to a small quiet township of Kathmandu, where a spectacular scenic view is visible from its flower covered hillsides as the sun gleams over the snow capped mountain ranges.

A barbeque lunch is served at a local resort, then you drive back to visit Kathmandu City with its fine examples of Nepalese architecture in the palaces and pagodas of Durbar Square. Also visit Asan Tole, a typical Nepalese market.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 – Kathmandu to Delhi
This morning, weather permitting, you will take what promises to be one of the most thrilling flights of your life - the Himalayan Mountain Flight. During a one-hour flight the plane flies at close range along the Himalayas, the world's highest and most majestic peaks. The view from the plane window is simply spectacular, especially when you finally see Mt. Everest, the highest peak on earth.

After the flight, an early lunch is served before you transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival, you’ll be assisted with the transfer airport to your hotel to check in and spend the night.

DAY 4 - Delhi
In the morning, take a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit the Raj Ghat, the memorial at the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Mosque, the largest mosque in India, and drive past the Red Fort, once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

In the afternoon you’ll tour New Delhi, visiting Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar. As you drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, pass the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's Residence to end the tour with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 – Delhi to Agra to Delhi
In the early morning, transfer to the railway station for the trip by train to Agra. You’ll be met upon arrival and transfer from the station directly to the Taj Mahal.

Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder, which is the essence of every visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

Next, proceed to Agra Fort. Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sand stone, hence its nickname of The Red Fort. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque.

Following lunch at a local hotel, drive back to Delhi and you hotel.

DAY 6 – Delhi onward
Depart Delhi this morning for your onward journey home.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Kathmandu, Mt. Everest, the Taj Mahal, bustling Delhi – all legendary icons of travel destinations - await your discovery on this 5-night Pre- or Post-Cruise journey. Depart your ship in Mumbai and fly to Kathmandu, where your exploration of the city and surrounds is “capped” by a spectacular close range flight along the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest. Continue to Delhi to examine the Old and New sections of the teeming capital city. Delhi is also your jumping off point for a day trip to Agra and the spectacular Taj Mahal. Then it’s back to Delhi to spend the night before flying to your final destination.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
PLEASE NOTE: TIMINGS BELOW ARE APPROXIMATE AS FLIGHT SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

DAY 1
00:00 Depart pier for Mumbai domestic airport
01:00 Arrive airport and check-in
02:00 Depart by flight Mumbai-Delhi (snack served on flight)
04:00 Arrive at Delhi domestic airport
04:30 Transfer to Delhi international airport
05:00 Arrive at international airport and check-in
06:30 Depart by flight Delhi-Kathmandu (snack served on flight)
08:15 Arrive at Kathmandu airport
09:00 Depart for hotel
09:30 Arrive hotel and check-in, enjoy Nepalese dance performance followed by dinner

DAY 2
00:00 After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Bhaktapur
00:45 Arrive Bhaktapur
02:45 Depart for Dhulikhel Resort
03:30 Arrive Dhulikhel Resort for lunch
04:30 Depart for Kathmandu city for sightseeing tour
06:00 Arrive Kathmandu city
08:00 Depart for hotel
08:30 Arrive hotel, proceed for dinner and overnight

DAY 3
00:00 Early morning (weather permitting) transfer to airport for mountain flight (approximate departure time 05:30)
00:30 Arrive airport and check-in
01:00 Depart on mountain flight
02:00 Arrive airport
02:30 Depart for hotel
03:00 Arrive hotel
06:00 Depart for airport, after an early lunch
06:30 Arrive airport and check-in
09:00 Depart by flight Kathmandu-Delhi (snack served on flight)
11:30 Arrive Delhi international airport
12:30 Depart for hotel
13:30 Arrive hotel, check-in, dinner and overnight

DAY 4
00:00 After breakfast, tour of Old Delhi (approximate departure time 09:00)
04:00 Return hotel for lunch
05:30 After lunch tour of New Delhi
09:30 Return hotel, dinner and overnight

DAY 5
00:00 Early morning transfer to Delhi railway station (approximate departure time 05:15)
00:30 Arrive at railway station
01:00 Depart by train Delhi-Agra
03:00 Arrive Agra railway station
03:15 Depart for Taj Mahal
03:45 Arrive at Taj Mahal
05:30 Depart for Agra Fort
06:00 Arrive at Agra Fort
07:30 Leave Agra Fort
08:00 Arrive at hotel for lunch
09:15 After lunch leave for Delhi
13:45 Arrive at Delhi hotel. Dinner and overnight

DAY 6
00:00 Transfer to Delhi international airport
01:00 Arrive airport and check-in for your onward flight home
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Includes 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners and 3 in-flight snacks
- The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
- During winters in north India, usually around mid December until the end of January, dense fog is experienced, which may affect flight schedules, train schedules and sightseeing
- The mountain flight in Kathmandu is subject to clear weather and can get cancelled even at last minute
- The level of physical activity is Moderate

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