South Asia Panorama

• Duration : 18 Night / 19 Days
• Destination Covered : Kathmandu - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Negombo - Pinnawala - Dambulla - Kandy - Galle - Colombo

Highlights:

• Tour World Heritage Sites with Durbar Square in Kathmandu Valley
• View Bhutan's most beautiful Dzong - Punakha Dzong
• Hike up to Tiger's Nest for exploring its spectacular location and holiness
• Ride a rickshaw to observe Old Delhi people's life
• Take in the most exquisite Mughal architecture at Taj Mahal
• Discover the classical Indian Fort at Amber Fort
• Take adventure to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Temple of the Tooth Relic

Itinerary Details

Day 1 : (International Arrival, Kathmandu)

• Upon arrival to Nepal, you will be greeted by our representative, who will take you to the hotel, and give you a little briefing about your following tours.
• Take the day off to relax and adjust yourself to the standard time.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2 : (Kathmandu - Patan (Lalitpur) - Kathmandu)

• Optional - If weather permits, you can take an optional flight to visit the Mt. Everest & Himalayas. The flight journey takes about an hour and all the seats are window guaranteed.
• Your city tour starts with a visit to the Ason Tole Vegetable & Spice Market. This place reflects the vivid local life of Nepali people.
• Move on to your next destination, which is the Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can visit the Kumari Temple which houses the living Goddess of Kathamndu. The temple is known for its magnificent carvings as well as its divine inhabitant. You can also enjoy the external view of Taleju Temple and Kala Bhairav.
• In the afternoon, head out to Patan City, and visit the Patan Durbar Square, which is one the three Durban Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. The Patan Museum inside the durbar square specializes in bronze statues and religious objects, and is considered as one of the best museums in Asia.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3 : (Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu)

• Post breakfast, start you tour with Pashupatinath Temple, which is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the world
• Your next visit is the Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world
• Head to Bhaktapur city in the afternoon and explore the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is one of the seven UNESCO's World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley
• Continue your tour with a visit to the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley, the Changu Narayan Temple. Its roof struts feature some amazingly intricate carvings of Tantric deities
• Drive back to your hotel
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 4 : (Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu)

• Post breakfast, our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Bhutan
• Upon arrival at Paro airport, you will be greeted by our local travel guide who will take you to the capital Thimphu
• On your way, you can enjoy the view of Tamchog Lhakhang iron-bridge
• After your hotel check-in and lunch, visit the National Memorial Chorten, the gigantic Dordenma Statue, and Takin Sanctuary, which are among the top tourist attractions in Bhutan
• Close the day with a visit to Thimphu Dzong (Trashichho Dzong), which is the largest religious building in Thimphu
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Thimphu

Day 5 : (Thimphu - Punakha)

• Post breakfast, head for Punakha. En-route, you can stop at Dochula Pass for a coffee break and enjoy the majestic 108 Stupas
• Continue driving to Punakha and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant
• On your way, you can enjoy a walking tour to Chimi Lhakhang. It is also known as the “Fertility Temple”
• Next stop is the Punakha Dzong, an amazing Bhutanese architecture surrounded by the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers
• Visit the Suspension Bridge nearby, which is the longest bridge in Bhutan
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Punakha

Day 6 : (Punakha - Paro)

• Post breakfast, drive back to Paro
• Start your tour with Paro Dzong, which exudes the finest example of Bhutanese architecture
• Your next stop is Ta Dzong, which is an ancient watchtower. There is a National Museum in the vicinity that showcases the cultural relics of Bhutan
• Next visit is Kyichu Lhakhang, which is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful temples in Bhutan
• Overnight Stay at the hotel in Paro

Day 7 : (Paro, Sightseeing)

• Post breakfast, visit Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery), and relish the amazing view of this beautiful monastery which is hanging on the rocky cliff
• Next stop, move to the ruins ofDrukgyel Dzong. It was built to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetan invaders.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Paro

Day 8 : (Paro-Delhi)

• Post breakfast; you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Delhi
• Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will escort you to the hotel. Our representative will assist you with the check-in procedure
• Overnight stay at the Hotel in Delhi

Day 9 : (Delhi Sightseeing)

• Post breakfast; start your private tour of the capital city. Start your journey with exploring Old Delhi. The first stop is the famous Jama Masjid, after which you can explore the local life around along with exploring the local markets of Chandni Chowk.
• Please Note Female Tourists are supposed to wear robes before entering the Jama Masjid.
• Your next stop will be the famous historic monument of India, Red Fort, before driving off to New Delhi. In New Delhi your first visit will be to Qutab Minar, followed by Raj Ghat.
• Also, drive along the city’s landmarks, including India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings. Stop and capture the memories with a photo session.
• Close your day with spirituality as you get an insight to the religious and cultural flavours of the famous Hindu Temple Laxmi Natrayan Temple.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel in Delhi

Day 10 : (Delhi - Agra)

• Post breakfast, checkout of the hotel to head to Agra in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• You can ask for stopovers anytime en-route to enjoy a photo session or tea/ coffee break.
• On arrival, you will be assisted by our representative with check-in to your hotel.
• Overnight Stay at the hotel in Agra

Day 11 : (Agra Sightseeing)

• Wake up early morning to visit the Taj Mahal. Explore the beauty of the monument in all its glory as the sun rays hit the monument, reflecting a mesmerising view.
• Return to your hotel for breakfast, and freshen up for your next visits.
• In the afternoon, visit the Agra Fort. The Mughal Emperor, Akbar built the fort to make it the main residence of the Mughals.
• Proceed to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-dualah, also called Baby Taj, to experience its resemblance with the Taj Mahal
• You can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, or you can explore the city and its local markets
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Agra

Day 12 : (Agra - Jaipur)

• Post breakfast, head to Jaipur.
• On your way to Jaipur, visit the Fatehpur Sikri, which is the former royal city and capital of Emperor Akbar. The fort exudes one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural marvel.
• Check-in to hotel upon arrival in Jaipur and enjoy the rest of the day in leisure.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Agra

(Day 13 : Jaipur City Highlights)

• Post breakfast; explore the Amber Fort and Jaipur city.
• Start your morning with a jeep ride to the entrance of Hillside Amber Fort. Amber fort is built using the red as well as white stone marbles. The fort is built in with a mix of Hindu- Muslim style.
• Also visit the magnificent Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) inside.
• Drive back to Jaipur city and visit the Maharaja City Palace. This royal palace is a treat to the eyes with its seven storeys. It is a perfect blend of Mughal, Rajput and European architecture.
• Next stop is Jantar Mantar, which consists of 19 large instruments each serving a very specific purpose. The most significant among these is the Samrat Yantra which is the largest sundial in the country.
• Take your next visit to Hawa Mahal. The mahal offers a beautiful blend of Hindu Rajput architecture and the Islamic Mughal architecture
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur

Day 14 : (Jaipur - Delhi - Colombo - Negombo)

• Post breakfast; after checking-out from your Jaipur hotel, you will be taken to Delhi.Upon arrival in Delhi, you can enjoy your last minute shopping before our representative escorts you to the airport for your flight to Sri Lanka
• On arrival in Colombo, you will be escorted by our representative to the hotel in Negombo
• Enjoy the rest of the day in leisure
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Negombo

Day 15 : (Negombo - Pinnawala - Dambulla)

• Post breakfast; head to Pinnawala where you can explore the Elephant Orphanage, and get to see the semi-wild elephants during their morning feeding and bathing
• Post lunch, proceed to Sirgiya to explore the legendary sky citadel of “Lion Rock”
• In the afternoon, you can head to your hotel in Dambulla and relax
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla

Day 16 : (Dambulla - Kandy)

• Post breakfast, head to Kandy. Start your tour with the famous Dambulla Cave Temple, which is home to many magnificent Buddha images and rock paintings
• After arriving Kandy, experience the traditional cultural dance of the region (Kandyan Dance), before walking to the nearby sacred temple of the Tooth Relic. It i Sri Lanka’s one of the most sacred Buddhist shrine
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy

Day 17 : (Kandy - Galle)

• Post breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya, which boasts of various varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees
• Head for Galle
• Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Galle

Day 18 : (Galle Sightseeing, Galle - Colombo)

• Post breakfast; visit the Asia’s best preserved colonial sea fortress of Galle Fort. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Take a stopover at turtle hatchery on the beach
• Upon arrival at Colombo, you will be escorted by our representative to the hotel and rest of the day is at your leisure
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo

Day 19 : (Colombo Departure)

• Post breakfast; you can enjoy your day relaxing or touring around the city
• In the afternoon, our representative will escort you to the airport for your departure flight