Varanasi Delhi Kathmandu

Reach Varanasi and transferred to the hotel, check in at hotel.  Rest of the day at Leisure.   You may choose to visit the local temples

In the early morning after breakfast get a boat ride and float past the ghats and then cover the excursion trip for Sarnath temple. Sarnath is devoted to Lord Shiva, the most sacred shrine in Varanasi. . It is about 15 km from the holy city of Varanasi, where Buddha decided to convey his first oration. The illustrious Mantra, ‘Buddham Sharanam Gachhami’, owes its foundation to Sarnath. Besides Buddhism, it is also linked with Jainism. There is also a vast expanse of prehistoric ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD. The Ashoka pillar of Sarnath is the National emblem of India.  Evening at Leisure

Ramnagar Fort :The Ramnagar fort is 14 kms away from Varanasi and sited on the contradictory bank of river Ganga, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh come back varanasi.

After you breakfast You may visit The Ghats : There are about hundred ghats, the major magnetism of Varanasi and each of them preserves its own special place in the religious characteristics of the city. The Dasashvamedh Ghat offers an impressive view of the river facade. This is the ghat of the 10 (Das) horses (shiva) sacrificed (medh). Other unique ghats are the Asi, Barnasangam, Panchganga and Manikarnika, Ghats.  Later in the day visit Alamgir Masque and Durga Temple.

Alamgir Mosque : It is a combination of the Hindu and Mughal styles of the architecture, popularly known as Beni Madhav Ka Darera, built by Aurangzeb on the site of the Vishnu Temple, see across the Panchganga Ghat.
Durga Temple : This 18th century Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple,  due to many violent monkeys residing here, located 2 kms south of the old city. The temple was built in a common north Indian style with an ornated shikhara.and free day for leisure trip.

In the morning after  breakfast visit the Bharat Mata Temple.  Bharat Mata Temple   : This temple was founded by Mahatma Gandhi, lies about 3 kms west of Godaulia, exterior to the old city. Instead of gods and goddesses, a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau is found here. It is perfectly to scale both vertically and horizontally with mountains, rivers and the holy tirthas all clearly visible.

Tulsi Manas : This temple is located about 150 m south of Durga Temple built in 1964,  dedicated to Lord Rama. It is situated at the place where Tulsidas, the great medieval oracle is supposed to have lived and written the great epic “Shri Ramcharitmanas”. Banaras Hindu University.  Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya was the founder of the university.  Over night at the hotel.

After Breakfast explore the city which is considered to be one of the oldest cities of the world, on your own.  You may choose to participate in religious ceremony or ritual to get some extra blessings.  These rituals are performed in the Temples and at the river sides.  After lunch proceed to the Railway station to catch the evening train.  Over night in the Train.

Early morning reach Agra and visit the Taj Mahal for a sunrise view. After breakfast, visit the Agra fort.   Agra is often described the city of monuments. Historic Agrabana, legendary city of the ancients, is today remembered as the capital of the Mughals and famed all over the world as the City of Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The Taj Mahal described as the most extravagant monument ever built of love has become the de facto tourist emblem of India.  Evening at leisure, over night at the hotel.

After breakfast continue the sight seeing of Agra and around.  Drive to Fatehpur Sikri (40 km from Agra).

Once the capital of the mighty Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri is now a bustling small market catering to the tourists. It houses a school and a mosque, where people tie a thread and ask for a boon.  Fatehpur Sikri, a ghost city today but for a one brief moment; Akbar the Great’s Camelot. In and around both the cities, men who came to the city as conquerors stayed behind to leave the world relics of an unbelievable golden age, a glorious century of culture, art and architecture. For those who seek the grandeur, beauty and artistry of a world that is no more, Agra is a city without end!

After lunch drive to Delhi.  Transfer to the hotel and evening at leisure.

In the morning after breakfast explore the city of Delhi with exclusive guide. This is the capital city of India, and can be called as a major gateway to the country.
Your sightseeing will include all the major attractions of Delhi like Red fort (which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The premises of the Red Fort houses a number of beautiful buildings like Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas and Rang Mahal), Jama Masjid (It is the largest mosque in India and was built in 17th Century. A cupboard is located at the Mosque which contains a collection of prophet Muhammad’s relics, a red beard-hair of the prophet and his sandals),Chandni chowk (which was once the richest street market in the world), and the government buildings like President House, India Gate,etc.

After Breakfast today we go to visit the biggest Hindu Temple “Akshardham”.    Swaminarayan Akshardham reflects the essence and magnitude of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spirituality.  Universal values for mankind presented through audio-animatronics and light and sound diorama presentations from the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.   A giant screen film on an 85’ x 65’ screen that vividly portrays an 11-year-old child-yogi’s epic pilgrimage of India.  A 12-minute fascinating boat-ride experience of 10,000 years of India’s glorious heritage. Learn about the discoveries and inventions of the rishi-scientists of India, see the world’s first university of Takshashila and sail through the caves of Ajanta-Ellora.  Garden of India – Sixty acres of lush lawns, gardens and exquisite bronze statues of India’s child gems, valorous warriors, national figures and great women personalities inspire visitors with values and national pride.  Over night at the Hotel.

After Breakfast transfer to airport and board the flight for onward journey.