Itinerary Details
Independent India & Nepal With Dubai: The Golden Triangle, Kathmandu, And Dubai
Day 1 ARRIVE IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Welcome to Dubai! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
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Day 2 DUBAI
• This morning, your private guided sightseeing begins with a walking tour through the narrow lanes of the historic Bastakiya Quarter. You’ll also cross Dubai Creek by abra, a traditional ferry boat.
• Next, explore the souks (markets), including the spice souk with aromas of exotic spice and vibrant colors, and the gold souk with more than 220 glittering shop windows.
• Lastly, visit Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Here, ascend to the At the Top observation deck on the 124th floor for spectacular views and a presentation on Dubai’s history. Perhaps, return to the area in the evening for a boat ride on Burj Khalifa lake or stroll on the boardwalk to view the illuminated dancing fountains set to music.
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Day 3 DUBAI
• Enjoy a full day at your leisure.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Take a day trip to Abu Dhabi or consider an exciting desert safari that ends with a barbecue dinner under the stars.
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Day 4 DUBAI-DELHI, INDIA Today, fly to Delhi, capital of India. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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Day 5 DELHI
•Your private guided sightseeing tour starts with a drive to see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace.
•Take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, a captivating local bazaar. Ancient alleyways are lined with quaint shops selling goods and souvenirs—from silver and saris to spices and electronics.
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Day 6 DELHI–AGRA
•This morning, explore Delhi on a private guided tour. Start at Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret constructed in the early 13th Century.
•Visit Humayun’s Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi’s largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship).
•After lunch, drive to Agra, a city where much of the city’s impressive past is still evident in the majesty of her buildings.
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Day 7 AGRA
•Meet your Local Guide for a special visit to the captivating Taj Mahal at sunrise. This extravagant marble monument was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, who died during childbirth.
•In the afternoon, a private guided tour brings you to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Moghul Emperor Akbar, this impressive fortress of red sandstone conceals the imperial city of the Moghul rulers and its many palaces.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Explore more on your own or join an optional excursion to Itmad-ud-Daula, the city’s beautiful “Baby Taj.”
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Day 8 AGRA–JAIPUR
•Today, drive to Jaipur, often referred to as the “Pink City.”
•After lunch, visit Jantar Mantar and explore the City Palace Museum with its collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes.
•Lastly, visit Ladli, a training program teaching orphaned and destitute children valuable skills to keep them off the streets. Here learn about the project, interact with the children, and help them practice their English skills.
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Day 9 JAIPUR
•Visit the legendary Amber Fort, known as the “Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan.” This fortress-palace was built entirely of white marble and red sandstone, and features intricate mosaics, carvings, paintings, and mirror works.
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Join a guide for a walking tour through old Jaipur.
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Day 10 JAIPUR–DELHI
•Today, drive back to Delhi.
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Day 11 DELHI–KATHMANDU, NEPAL
• Fly to Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city.
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Day 12 KATHMANDU
• Your morning private sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Hanuman Dhoka, the historic seat of royalty. Then, visit the Temple of Kumari, residence of the Living Goddess and said to be constructed from the wood of a single tree. The remainder of your day is at your leisure.
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Day 13 KATHMANDU This morning, a private guided tour takes you to Bouddhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.
• Then, continue to Patan, formerly known as Lalitpur (City of Beauty). Here, stop in Durbar Square, the city’s center of business and home to several Buddhist and Hindu sites.
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Day 14 KATHMANDU Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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