Khajuraho and Varanasi with Golden Triangle

9 Nights 10 Days

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Cities : Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Orchha, Varanasi

Day 1

Delhi: Delhi: Arrive Delhi. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Indias capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2

Delhi: Proceed for a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, drive past Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings. Visit Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and Humayun’s Tomb. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world; it was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 3

Jaipur: Drive to Jaipur (240 kms / 4.5 hrs approx also known as the ‘Pink City’. The city of Jaipur is capital to the state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. Arrive Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 4

Jaipur: Proceed for a full-day tour of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort… ride up to it on elephant back. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” Post lunch, visit the City Palace. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, and the Albert Hall. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 5

Agra: Drive to Agra (232 kms / 5 hrs approx). The city is home to the Taj Mahal and other fine examples of Mughal architecture. Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by the Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Arrive Agra and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Agra.

Day 6

Khajuraho: Board a morning train to Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho (220 kms / 5 hrs approx), enroute visiting Orchha. Visit the Orchha fort complex. The Jahangir Mahal in the fort is known for its delicate work balanced with strong masonry. Raj Mahal, the second palace in this fort complex is well known for its murals, depicting religious themes. Later, visit the Raja Ram Temple. Lord Ram is worshipped here as a king. Also visit the Laxminarayan temple, a unique blend of temple and fort architecture. Arrive Khajuraho and check in to your hotel and relax. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 7

Khajuraho: Proceed for a full-day tour of Khajuraho. Visit the Western Group of Temples -the Kandariya Mahadeo is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the largest of Khajurahos temples. The temple of Devi Jagdamba is considered to be one of the most erotic temples of Khajuraho. Later, visit the Eastern Group of Temples- The temple of Parsvanath is the largest of the Jain temples in Khajuraho India and the finest…without any sexual motifs. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 8

Varanasi: Take a flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and check in to your hotel. Evening, witness the evening aarti or prayer ceremony on the banks of the Ganga… it is truly a sublime experience. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 9

Varanasi: Early morning, enjoy a sublime boat ride on the Ganges River. View the numerous ghats along the bank of the Ganges, presenting a varied scene from dawn to dusk. Visit the Benares Hindu University, the largest residential university in Asia, a center of Sanskrit, Indian art, culture, and music. Later, proceed to Sarnath, located eight km from Varanasi. It is famous as the place where the Buddha first preached his message after attaining nirvana. Visit the Dhamek Stupa… it marks the spot where the Buddha proclaimed his faith in front of his first five followers. The earliest and most important relic is found here is the Ashoka pillar, erected in 250 BC. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 10

Onwards: Proceed to the airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

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