0715 hrs. Morning transfer from hotel to airport to board the flight for Varanasi
Depart Lucknow by Indian Airlines flight IC 672 ( Dep.0915 hrs / Arr. 1000 hrs)
Breakfast on Board.

Arrive Varanasi & check-in at hotel Clarks Varanasi ( First Class) /hotel Pradeep (Backpack)

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also know as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Mark Twain, the English author who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote: “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”.

1400 hrs Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, marking the site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon! Within the complex is the large Dhamekha Stupa, constructed by the Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC, and several other Buddhist structures that were added between the 3rd and 11th century BC.

Continue tour visiting old part of the city on the banks of holy river Ganges and stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling the world-famous Banaras Silks among many other things. Witness the aarti ceremony on the river bank.

0630 hrs Early Morning proceed for a boat ride on the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the bathing Ghats.

Return to hotel for breakfast and checkout

1015 hrs. Transfer to airport to board the Indian Airlines flight IC 751 for Kathmandu (Dep.1210hrs / Arr. 1320 hrs). (The flight operates only on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday.)

Arrive Kathmandu & check-in at hotel Shag ri-La (First Class ) / Grand hotel (Backpack)

Post Lunch visit Tibetan Crafts Centre which is 2 kms from the Patan Durbar Square and 9 kms from Kathmandu city center .The Center is open from Sunday to Friday (close on Saturdays and Tibetan holidays ) from 0900hrs to 1700 hrs. (closed from 1200 hrs to 1300 hrs for Lunch)

Keeping in view of this expertise and to employ Tibetan refugees in carpet weaving to sustain their livelihood in future, the International Committee for Red Cross & Swiss Association for Technical Assistance (SATA) now called Swiss Development Co-operation (SDC) jointly establish the "Jawalakhel Handicraft Center " in 1960 with cooperation of Government of Nepal

The Jawalakhel Handicraft Center also known, as Tibetan Refugee Camp is the pioneer of Tibetan Carpet Industry in Nepal. In the JHC camp more than 1000 Tibetans are settled and out of this, directly employ about 500 Tibetans are engaged in different process of carpet production like Wool sorting, Hand Brushing & Spinning of yarn, Dyeing, Ball Winding, Weaving, Trimming & Finishing etc. The Production Process is closely monitored on ever stages to produce the finest piece of Tibetan Hand-Woven Carpet. Because of these strict measures on quality control, Jawalakhel Handicraft Center has become the most popular Tourist Destination for Carpet Weaving Center in Nepal. This center is highly reputed worldwide exporter and wholesaler.

OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL

Breakfast at Hotel.

0830 hrs Full day city tour of Kathmandu visiting the famous temple of Pashupatinath, which stands on the banks of the sacred river Bagamati. This temple, with its two-tier golden roof and silver doors is famous all over the world for its superb architecture. For many, it is a centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri. Though only Hindus are allowed to go inside the courtyard of the temple, tourists and visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagamati River.

Visit Boudhnath, the colossal and ancient stupa, which is one of the biggest in the world. Four pairs of Buddha’s eyes in four cardinal directions are believed to keep an eternal watch over the people and their doings.

Also visit to the Residence of the Living Goddess near the Durbar Square. This is the residence of Kumari, the Living Goddess (Virgin Goddess). It was built in 1960 by King Jaya Prakash Malla and has intricately carved wooden balconies and windows. Also visit Swaymbhunath, said to be 2000 years old and one of the world’s oldest Buddhist chaityas. The stupa forms the main structure and is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a cornice of copper and gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.

OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL

Breakfast at hotel and morning at leisure

Mountain flight .( subject to weather condition ).

1130 hrs Transfer from hotel to airport to board the flight for Delhi.
Depart Kathmandu by Jet Airways flight 9W 734 (Dep. 1330 hrs/ Arr. 1600 hrs)

Arrive Delhi & check-in at hotel Vikram ( first Class) / YMCA ( Backpack)

India's capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. Amidst the fast spiraling skyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silent reminders to the region's ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor traveling in from the airport are of a spacious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.

OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL

Morning Breakfast at hotel and check out. Leave the baggage at the bell desk at the hotel.

1000 hrs City tour of Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind.
The tour to Delhi will include a visit to the Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-din Aibak started construction in 1199. Pulling down 27 Hindu and Jain temples and using their columns erected the attached Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. Then visit Humayun's tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. Visit to Old Delhi will include visit to the JamaMasjid and walk upto Chandni Chowk, the famous by lanes of Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort. The tour also includes a drive past with photo opportunity of the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapati Bhawan, the President's residence.

Evening in time transfer to International airport to board the flight for onward destination

• Accommodation at First class / budget hotels at Varanasi (01 night), Kathmandu (02 nights) and Delhi (01 night), total 04 nights on bed, breakfast and taxes basis using first class / backpack option respectively.
• All airport transfers as per itinerary using exclusive air-conditioned car/Van/ mini coach for first class option and non air conditioned car / Van / mini coach for Backpack option.
• All sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary using exclusive air-conditioned car / Van/ mini coach for first class option and non air conditioned car / Van / mini coach for Backpack option
• Services of a Government approved local English speaking guide
• Assistance at airports and hotels from local representatives
• Entrance tickets to monuments as per itinerary
• Tour highlights like boat ride at Varanasi, Mountain flying at Kathmandu.

• Any items of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone, room service, portage etc.
• Meals, other than breakfast
• Airfare (wherever required) is specified extra. Current fares have been listed that are subject to change / revision at the time of booking.
• Movie camera ticket etc., wherever applicable is extra and payable directly
• The cost does not include the cost for the mountain flight and is subject to weather condition. The current cost is USD 214 and is subject to change without information.

• Shopping opportunity for local handicrafts will be provided during sight seeing tours.
• A double / multiple entry India Visa is required for this tour.
• Nepal Visa can be obtained in advance from country of origin or on arrival.
• No frill carriers as against Full serving carrier used where ever possible for back pack tour options. Please check with the Official Travel Agent for airfare while booking the tour.