India Tours from Nepal
India and Nepal are two neighboring adjacent countries. Both countries are emerging great tourist destinations in South Asia and they provide diverse tourism. India is just not only a country but is a sub-continent. It is also land of contrast. ana travels organizes tours in north India. The tour itineraries cover heritage, culture, and pilgrimage tours in India. From Nepal we cover destinations like Delhi, Varanashi, Agra, Jaipur in west and Sikkim, Darjeeling in East. Please find descriptions of some destinations in India (east & west).
Delhiis capital of India. Delhi is divided into two parts. The old Delhi
or Delhi was one of the capitals of Muslim India between the 12th
and 19th centuries. Old forts, mosques and monuments related to India's
Muslim history are located here. New Delhi is the imperial city which
was created as the capital by the British and hence reflects the British
legacy. Difference between the capitals of the British and the Mughals
are distinct. However a visitor goes wherever he will invariably confront
the city’s past. Places of interest in Delhi are: Red Fort,
Jama Masjid, Chandani Chowk, Raj Ghat, Jantar Mantar, Raj Path and
India Gate, President's Palace, Connaught Place, Qutub Minar, Lotus
Temple, Birla Temple, etc. Delhi is center of the famous Golden
Triangle of three regal cities Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.
The Air link between Delhi and Kathmandu is a busy tourist link between
two countries.
Agra:
Agra City is famous for the Taj Mahal, which is described as the
most extravagant monument ever built for love. It is a de facto
tourist emblem of India. This poignant Mughal mausoleum was constructed
by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his second wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The other sites in Agra includes: Agra Fort, Mausoleum of Akbar, Fatehpursikri,
etc.
Jaipur:
Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the
state of Rajsthan. Since long time it has been on tourist itineraries
as a third corner of India's Golden Triangle (300 Km southwest of
Delhi and 200 Km west of Agra). The 'pink city' label, applies specifically,
to the old walled quarter of Jaipur. Glorious palaces and temples,
in an assortment of styles, are scattered throughout the urban area.
Places of interest are: Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Iswari Minar Swarga Sal, Peacock
Gate, etc.
Varanashi:For over 2000 years, Varanashi, the 'eternal city', has been the religious capital of India. The most sacred temple in Varanashi is Viswanath Temple (Temple of Lord Shiva). Built on the banks of the sacred Ganges, it is believed an instant Nirvana is obtained when a person dies in Varanashi Varanashi has over 100 bathing and burning ghats but the Manikarnika Ghat is the most sacred of them all. This is the main burning ghat and one of the most auspicious places that a Hindu can be cremated. Other places of interest are: Ramnagar Fort & Museum, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Benaras Hindu University, etc. Sarnath: is 10 Km away from Varanashi Lord Buddha gave first preach when he got enlighten in Bodh gaya. The Main Shrine and Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath is one of the 4 most sacred places for Buddhists.
Sikkim:Sikkim is in east of Nepal and has border with Tibet, Bhutan, and Darjeeling of west Bengal. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, is a border peak between Nepal and Sikkim. The Kanchenjunga peak is the land mark of Sikkim and it dominates this small but a beautiful country. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.
Gangtok is accessed by road from Kakarbhitta in Nepal, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Bagdora airport in west Bengal.
Darjeeling: Darjeeling is well known hill resort town in West Bengal state in India. The city is at the height of 2,134 m above sea level. Darjeeling was developed into a rest and recreational center for British troops. The city still retains legacies of the British Government in India.The panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and tea gardens are main attractions of Darjeeling. The other attraction includes Toy train ride to Darjeeling.
Darjeeling is accessed by road from Kakarbhitta or Pashupatinagar in Nepal, Sikkim, and Bagdora airport in west Bengal.
