Duration: 12
Days/11 Nights
Destinations Covered: New
Delhi-Agra-Gwalior-Khajuraho-Varanasi
The
thousand year old temples at Khajuraho ,built by the chandelle kings, are majestic
structures sculpted in stone. Only 22 of these temples remain today ,to bear
testimony to the craftsmanship of chandelle builders . Every year in March,
these splendid temples come alive during the weeklong festival of classical
dances.
Day 01:New Delhi:
Arrival at the International airport. You will be received by our representative
and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening to enjoy the
sound & light show at the Red fort.
Day 02: New Delhi:
Move out for sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes visit to
Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Kutub Minar, Raj Ghat, India Gate,
President's House. Evening to shop around the illuminated streets of Connaught
Place.
Day 03: Agra:
After the leisurely morning drive straight to Agra. On arrival check-in your
hotel and move out to see the Agra fort and the magnificent Taj Mahal during
sunset.
Day 04: Gwalior:
In
the morning drive straight to Gwalior and on arrival check-in your hotel. After
the brief leisure proceed for the sight seeing of this Royal City. The sight
seeing includes visit to the huge Gwalior fort situated on a high hill, Sas
Bahu Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Moti Mahal, Mansing Palace and the museum.
Day 05: Khajuraho:
Proceed for full day sight seeing of Eastern and Southern group of Khajuraho
temples built by Chandelas –a dynasty which survived for five centuries
before falling to the onslaught of Islam) and see the various erotic sculpture
carved over the temples. Evening to join the Khajuraho festival at the temples.
Day 06: Khajuraho:
Morning at leisure and the proceed for half day sight seeing of western group
of Khajuraho temples which includes Kandaryia Mahadeo, Chaunsat Yogini, Chitragupta
temple, Vishwanath Temple and Matengeswara Temple. Evening to enjoy illuminated
temples with the cultural folk lure. Over night at the hotel.
Day 07: Khajuraho:
Move out for the sight seeing of wonderful temples of Khajuraho. The erotic
temples of Khajuraho show the other aspect of Indian Spirituality. Visit the
western, eastern and southern group of temples.
Day 08: Varanasi:
Morning
at leisure. Move out for an excursion to Ranah falls. There after you will be
transferred to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi-the oldest living
cities in the world, where one can witness and experience Hindu religion in
its most authentic way. On arrival check-in your hotel. Enjoy the Riksha ride
while exploring this old city in the evening.
Day 09: Varanasi:
Move out for a morning guided spiritual tour along the banks of the river Ganges
and also take a boat ride over this sacred river. Here you will witness the
Sadhus taking dip in the Ganges with their daily practices of Surya Namaskar
(Preying of Lord Sun while taking dip in the Ganges) and different rituals of
Hindu religion performed on the banks of Ganges. After breakfast move out for
the city sight seeing tour which includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple,
and Tulsi Manas Temple.
Day 10: Varanasi:
Move out for an excursion to Sarnath- the place where Buddha delivered his first
sermon. Today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst the places containing
Buddhist relics.
Day 11: New Delhi:
You
will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. On arrival
you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Evening
free to explore the city of your own.
Day 12: Departure:
Morning at leisure. At an appropriate time you will be transferred to board
the flight for your onward journey. The tour ends.
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