Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond with Dubai & Kathmandu ( ODY4)

15 Day Tour from Dubai to Kathmandu

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Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Enjoy a 3-night stay in Dubai to experience the city’s Old-World markets and world-class shopping, sweeping sand dunes and dazzling beaches, and traditional Bedouin villages and futuristic vibe. Among the world’s tallest buildings await the world’s loftiest experiences.

Witness the symbol of eternal devotion with a sunrise visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the New7Wonders of the World. Here, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan enlisted the help of more than 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants to erect a towering white marble mausoleum dedicated to his wife who died during childbirth. Beyond India’s most sparkling jewel lies a priceless gem mine of experiences you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Hop in a rickshaw for a ride through Delhi’s centuries-old Chandni Chowk bazaar, sit down for traditional Indian cuisine in the home of a noble family in Jaipur, and embark on three thrilling open-air safari game drives through Ranthambore National Park in search of marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and the elusive Bengal tiger.

Next, you’ll travel to fascinating Kathmandu, Nepal. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Nepal’s iconic capital city, including a visit to the historic seat of royalty at Hanuman Dhoka. Visit the residence of the Living Goddess at Temple of Kumari, and travel to Bouddhanath—one of the world’s largest stupas and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Marvel at the Hindu and Buddhist sites in Patan’s Durbar Square. A mosaic of memories awaits on this Small Group Discovery tour of Dubai, India, and Nepal.

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 Meals & Itinerary

 Meals

Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 5 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Your Small Group Discovery tour begins! Welcome to Dubai. Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.

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Day 2

DUBAI Dynamic Dubai Sightseeing with your Local Guide begins with a walking tour through the narrow lanes of the historic Bastakiya Quarter. Next, explore the souks (markets), including the spice souk with its aromas of exotic spices, and the gold souk with its 220 glittering shop windows. Shift gears from the souks to shopping and skyscrapers with a stop at the largest mall in United Arab Emirates and visit the adjacent Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Ascend to the “At the Top” observation deck on the 124th floor for spectacular views and a presentation on Dubai’s history. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and there’s no shortage of wonderful sights to explore in Dubai.
Breakfast Breakfast

Please note: You will meet your Tour Director on day 4 in Delhi.

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Day 3

DUBAI Free to Wander Enjoy a full day at your leisure.
Breakfast Breakfast

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Take a day trip to Abu Dhabi or consider an exciting desert safari that ends with a barbecue dinner under the stars. This and other optional excursions throughout your tour are available at MyGlobus.


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Day 4

DUBAI–DELHI, INDIA Goodbye, Dubai Today, fly to Delhi, capital of India. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 5

DELHI Delhi Delights Today’s sightseeing starts with an orientation to see the Red Fort, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Then, visit Jama Masjid and Humayun’s Tomb, and take a LF rickshaw ride through a local bazaar. After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy a bit of free time. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a lavish welcome dinner that includes a cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine with a local chef.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
MARKET HIGH Hop on a rickshaw and explore Chandni Chowk, a captivating local bazaar. Ancient alleyways are lined with quaint shops selling a variety of goods and souvenirs—from silver and saris to spices and electronics.


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Day 6

DELHI–AGRA Remembrance & Worship This morning, visit Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Next, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. After lunch, drive to Agra and settle in for the evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE As Delhi’s largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship), Gurudwara Bangla Sahib has religious significance and splendid architecture. The grand edifice is built in the Sikh architectural style, while this magnificent house of worship is made using stunning white marble below its commanding golden dome.


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Day 7

AGRA Moghul Monuments Start your day with a sunrise visit to the captivating Taj Mahal. After a bit of down time, travel to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. This impressive fortress of red sandstone conceals the imperial city of the Moghul rulers and its many palaces.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LOVE REMEMBERED Rise early for a bucket-list visit to the extravagant Taj Mahal, a marble monument to love. Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan built it as a memorial to his beloved wife, who died during childbirth. Your guided tour takes you inside the Mausoleum, with time to explore on your own and reflect.


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Day 8

AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK AREA By Road & Rail Today, stop at Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century it was the capital of the Mughal Empire for merely 10 years before it was completely abandoned due to the lack of adequate water. After lunch in Bharatpur, board a train bound for Sawai Madhopur, gateway to Ranthambore National Park, one of the best places in India to spot the elusive Bengal tiger!
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION An oasis near the wild places of Ranthambore National Park, the Ranthambore Kothi Resort offers a lush retreat indulging you in a fusion of luxury and nature. With just 28 rooms appointed in the style of British bungalows, small groups enjoy the serenity of the hotel's gardens and lush jungle vegetation surrounding a luxurious swimming pool.


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Day 9

RANTHAMBORE AREA The Game is Afoot Today, explore Ranthambore National Park on morning and afternoon game drives in an open-air safari vehicle. Between game drives, enjoy free time to relax.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE In addition to Bengal tigers, Ranthambore National Park is home to leopards, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and more. Take the opportunity to spot them all on today’s guided game drives via small-capacity vehicles perfect for your group.


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Day 10

RANTHAMBORE AREA–JAIPUR Jaunt to Jaipur Today, travel to Jaipur. Explore the historic sights where, in 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales and called the “Pink City” ever since.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC GEMS Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jantar Mantar, consisting of 19 astronomical instruments used for measuring time and dates back to 1728. Next, visit the City Palace Museum, once the royal residence and now showcases a collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes from the past.


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Day 11

JAIPUR Jewels of Jaipur Today, visit the amazing Amber Fort in the morning. Lastly, visit a LF local vocational training program for children. Tonight, enjoy a home-hosted dinner with an Indian noble family, followed by a sari-and turban-tying demonstration.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
PROMISING FUTURES Ladli is a training program teaching orphaned children valuable skills. Here, learn about the project while interacting with the children and helping them practice their English skills.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
FORMIDABLE FORTRESS Visit the legendary Amber Fort, known as the “Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan,” built entirely of white marble and red sandstone. This fortress-palace has a somber exterior that hides a richly ornate interior of royal apartments, including an alabaster Hall of Victory and a superb Chamber of Mirrors.


TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Your small group is invited to visit the home of a local noble family to share a home-prepared dinner. You’ll also learn the art of sari-and-turban tying in the beloved tradition of India.


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Day 12

JAIPUR–KATHMANDU, NEPAL Going to Kathmandu Today, fly to Kathmandu (via Delhi), Nepal’s capital city, where you will be met by a Globus representative.
Breakfast Breakfast

Please note: Your Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu is as outlined in the itinerary.

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Day 13

KATHMANDU City Sights & Goddess Lights Join your Local Guide for morning sightseeing starting with a visit to Hanuman Dhoka, the historic seat of royalty. Then, visit the Temple of Kumari, residence of the Living Goddess. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LIVING FAITH Discover the mysteries of the Temple of Kumari where the Living Goddess resides. Here, the manifestation of the Divine Mother is believed to live in the young girl who embodies The Energy – all riches, strength, beauty, and knowledge of the creator of the Universe. The temple is said to be constructed from the wood of a single tree, featuring a 4-pillar hall from which sounds emanate from string and percussion instruments. A mysteriously beautiful sight!


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Day 14

KATHMANDU-PATAN EXCURSION The Power of Faith Today, travel with your Local Guide 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.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

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Day 15

KATHMANDU Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

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 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

ANIL BANHAL

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" My name is Anil. I have always been fascinated by the diversities and different ethnic cultures of India so I decided to pursue tourism as a career. I love the profession I am in and cannot think about doing anything else. In Indian culture we say "ATHITHI DEVO BHAVA" which means Guest should be treated equal to GOD. I try and ensure that my clients have the best and most diverse experience. A holiday to remember for the rest of their lives which will bring them back to India over and over again."

Tour Director -  ANIL BANHAL

MAYANK DIXIT

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" With my years of experience in the travel industry, I am committed to making your time in India incredible. My motto is "Atithi devo bhavah." When translated into English it means "the Guest is God" or "Guest become God," expressing the idea that each person visiting India should be served in the best possible manner."

Tour Director -  MAYANK DIXIT

 Accommodations

DUBAI

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

DELHI

LE MERIDIEN NEW DELHI

Hotel as shown or similar
Moderate Deluxe
  Free Wifi

AGRA

TRIDENT, AGRA

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

RANTHAMBHORE KOTHI

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

JAIPUR

JAIPUR MARRIOTT HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

KATHMANDU

VIVANTA KATHMANDU

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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