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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Jaypee Palace HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Amongst the most contemporary of hotels in Agra, the Jaypee Palace offers a subtle blend of Mughal Architectural brilliance and modern amenities.Sprawling 25 acres in Agra of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers a modern business center, specialty restaurants, health club, 350 elegantly appointed rooms.  Le MeridienHotel Class: Deluxe Located next to Delhi’s fashionable shopping and cultural center, Le Meridien Hotel has all the comforts of the modern world at guests’ fingertips. The 355 guest rooms have a view, air-conditioning, TV, radio, minibar, and telephone. Additional amenities include the health and fitness center, swimming pool, and restaurant.  Le Meridien HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Le Meridien Hotel in Jaipur is located in a majestic setting, and the architecture of the hotel itself will leave all guests feeling as if they were staying in a palace. Minutes from the city center, guests can easily find nightlife, shopping, or dining to suit their fancy. All guest rooms are equipped with minibar, climate control, balcony, telephone, and satellite TV. Additional amenities include pool, spa, fitness facility, sauna, restaurant, and theater.  Hyatt RegencyHotel Class: Deluxe A city resort hotel on the road to Boudhanath Stupa - the most holy of Tibetan Buddhist shrines outside Tibet. The hotel is 4 Km from Tribhuvan International Airport and close to shopping areas. The Boudhanath Stupa is within ten minutes walking distance from the hotel. 290 rooms feature minibar, voicemail and in-room safe.  Temple Tiger LodgeHotel Class: Lodge Built with little disruption to the natural world of Nepal, the Tiger Temple Lodge is situated on the grounds of the Royal Chitwan National Park. Over 450 species of birds alone will be there to greet guests arriving to this natural community of 33 lodges. Each lodge has a private balcony overlooking the grassland, with bathrooms attached. Standard hotel amenities are included.  Taj GangesHotel Class: Deluxe Located on the Raja Bazar Road at Nadesar Palace Grounds and set amidst twelve acres of lush greenery, the Taj Ganges boasts 130 guestrooms offering central air conditioning, direct dial telephone, color satellite television, and available wireless internet access. Leisure facilities at the Taj Ganges include an outdoor pool, fitness equipment, tennis courts and onsite spa. The property also features a coffee shop with an attached bar, and two restaurants, the Chowk and Varuna, serving Intercontinental and Indian cuisine.
Day 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi and check-in to your deluxe hotel, centrally located near India Gate and Connaught Place. Le Meridien Hotel Day 2 - Delhi Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw. Visit the Red Fort, Raj Ghat and Chandni Chowk market. Continue through New Delhi to Emperor Humayun’s Tomb#WHS# and Qutab Minar#WHS#. Tonight, savor the rich flavors of Indian cuisine and enjoy a performance of Indian Classical Dance. Meals B,D Day 3 - Delhi / Jaipur Travel to the lovely ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, and check-in to your deluxe hotel, set amidst 25 acres of gardens. The balance of the day is free – relax poolside or explore the city’s old bazaars. Meals B Le Meridien Hotel Day 4 - Jaipur Enter the imposing Amber Palace by elephant! In the afternoon, tour the Palace Museum, Palace of the Winds and Jantar Mantar. Meals B,D Day 5 - Jaipur / Agra Drive through the colorful Rajasthani countryside to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikric, the perfectly preserved, red sandstone “ghost town” built in the 16th century. Enjoy two nights at your deluxe resort hotel. Meals B Jaypee Palace Hotel Day 6 - Agra Today’s sightseeing includes the imposing Agra Fort#WHS#, colorful city bazaars for an intimate look into everyday life in India and, of course, the truly awe-inspiring Taj Mahal#WHS#. Meals B,D Day 7 - Agra / Delhi / Varanasi Drive to Delhi for your flight to Varanasi, one of the most ancient cities in the world and the center of the Hindu faith. Upon arrival, visit Sarnath – the spot where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Check-in to your deluxe, centrally-located hotel. Meals B,D Taj Ganges Hotel Day 8 - Varanasi At dawn, take a boat ride on the Ganges River and see thousands of Hindus descend to the holy waters of the Ganges for purification – a powerful sight. Following breakfast, enjoy a tour of this ancient, spiritual city. Meals B Day 9 - Varanasi / Kathmandu / Nepal Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to your deluxe city hotel, set on 37 acres with majestic views. Meals B Hyatt Regency Hotel Day 10 - Kathmandu / Chitwan Fly to Royal Chitwan National Park#WHS# at the foot of the Himalayas. Settle-in to your comfortable lodgings, ideally situated for excellent game viewing, and enjoy an afternoon safari in search of the rare and elusive one-horned Asian rhinoceros. With good luck, you might also see tigers, leopards, wild ox and elephants. Meals B,L,D Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge Day 11 - Chitwan National Park Enjoy morning and afternoon jungle safaris by elephant or 4WD jeep, or hike with a naturalist in search of wildlife. Meals B,L,D Day 12 - Chitwan / Kathmandu Following breakfast, fly to Kathmandu and check-in to your deluxe hotel. Meals B Hyatt Regency Hotel Day 13 - Kathmandu Visit Durbar Square and Patan, an ancient city filled with Hindu temples and Buddhist sites. Then explore the Kathmandu Valley#WHS# beginning with Bhadgaon, one of Nepal’s ancient capitals. See the Boudhanath Stupa, venerated by Nepali and Tibetan Buddhists, and Pashupatinath – one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. Meals B Day 14 - Kathmandu / Delhi After a relaxing morning, fly to Delhi and transfer to your deluxe hotel. Meals B Le Meridien Hotel Day 15 - Delhi Your tour finishes this morning. Or, explore more of the world with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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