NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay back at Delhi. |
Day 03 / Delhi - Khajuraho ( By flight )
After having breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Khajuraho - the legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience. It was acknowledged as one of the world's artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. It was built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. The Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Arrive at Khajuraho and transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Night stay back at Khajuraho.
Day 04 / Khajuraho
After having breakfast explore the Western temples & Eastern temples of khajuraho while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Night stay back at Khajuraho.
Day 05 / Khajuraho-Varanasi ( By flight )
After having breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Varanasi-said to be the India's most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. Famous as a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. Varanasi is one of the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive at Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Evening view "Aarti" ceremony on the Ghats. Night stay back at Varanasi.
Day 06 / Varanasi
Morning sharp boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later on excursion to Sarnath, 10 kms. The east of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism's major centers of India. Here after attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon.You can visit the deer park and the museum and later back to Varanasi. Night stay back at Varanasi.
Day 07/ Varanasi - Delhi ( By flight )
Morning at leisure, Afternoon transfer to airport to connect the flight for Delhi, Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or last minute shopping etc. Night stay back at Delhi.
Day 08/ Departure
Transfer to airport to board the flight for onwards destination.
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