Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Place Covered : Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur-Kathmandu-Pokhara
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MealsThis exceptional itinerary blends India’s iconic Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur — with the spiritual and natural wonders of Nepal. Travelers first explore the Mughal and Rajput legacy of India: the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and bustling old bazaars. The journey then continues to Nepal, where Kathmandu reveals its ancient temples and spiritual aura, and Pokhara offers breathtaking Himalayan views, serene lakes, and adventure activities.
Designed for premium guests, this itinerary offers stays at Oberoi and Taj hotels in India and luxury heritage/lakefront resorts in Nepal. With private guides, seamless chauffeur-driven transfers, and curated experiences such as sunrise at the Taj Mahal, cultural performances in Jaipur, spiritual blessings in Kathmandu, and a sunrise over the Annapurna Range in Pokhara, this journey promises an unparalleled blend of history, spirituality, and natural beauty.
Arrive at Delhi International Airport, where you are greeted by a personal concierge and transferred in a luxury car to your hotel (The Oberoi New Delhi or Taj Palace). After check-in, relax and recover from your journey. Evening optional drive past India Gate and Connaught Place, followed by dinner at a fine-dining restaurant. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Begin with Old Delhi: visit Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and stop at Raj Ghat. After a curated lunch at a heritage haveli, continue to New Delhi. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and drive past India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Parliament House. Return to your hotel for cocktails and dinner. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Drive to Agra and check into The Oberoi Amarvilas, where every room overlooks the Taj Mahal. In the afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal at sunset with your private guide. Later, enjoy a balcony dinner at Amarvilas with uninterrupted Taj views. Overnight in Agra.
Early morning, visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Return for breakfast and later explore the Agra Fort, with its palaces and Mughal history. Afternoon free for spa, leisure, or curated shopping. Overnight in Agra.
Depart Agra and stop at Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s red sandstone capital. Continue to Jaipur and check into Oberoi Rajvilas or Taj Rambagh Palace, both epitomes of luxury. Evening free to enjoy palace-style ambience or a cultural dinner. Overnight in Jaipur.
Visit Amber Fort, exploring its Sheesh Mahal and courtyards. In the city, photograph the Hawa Mahal, explore the City Palace, and visit the Jantar Mantar observatory. Evening curated royal dining with folk music at a heritage haveli. Overnight in Jaipur.
Return to Delhi either by luxury car or short flight. Check into your hotel for a final night in India before traveling to Nepal. Spend the evening at leisure, enjoying spa treatments or last-minute shopping. Overnight in Delhi.
Transfer to Delhi Airport for a flight to Kathmandu. On arrival, meet your Nepalese guide and transfer to your luxury hotel such as Dwarika’s Hotel, renowned for its heritage architecture. Evening free to relax or stroll around Thamel market. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, explore Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s holiest Hindu shrine, followed by the massive Boudhanath Stupa, a sacred Buddhist site. Continue to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) for panoramic city views. Afternoon visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, filled with palaces, temples, and courtyards that reflect Nepal’s royal heritage. Evening dinner with cultural performance. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Fly to Pokhara, Nepal’s picturesque lake city. On arrival, check into your luxury lakeside resort such as The Pavilions Himalayas or Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge. Spend the afternoon boating on Phewa Lake, visiting the island temple, and enjoying Himalayan reflections in the water. Evening free to relax. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Wake early for a sunrise excursion to Sarangkot, where the Annapurna Range glows golden at dawn. After breakfast, visit Davis Falls, Gupteshwar Cave, and the World Peace Pagoda, offering sweeping views of Pokhara Valley. Afternoon free for spa treatments or optional adventure activities like paragliding. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Fly back to Kathmandu. Afternoon free for last-minute shopping or optional excursions to nearby towns like Bhaktapur or Patan, both UNESCO heritage sites. Evening farewell dinner at a fine-dining heritage restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu Airport for your onward international flight. Your Golden Triangle Tour with Nepal concludes with memories of Mughal palaces, Rajput forts, sacred temples, and Himalayan landscapes.