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Cultural Tours >> Khajuraho |
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Duration : |
8 Day / 7 Night
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Destinations Covered : |
New Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Orcha - Khajuraho - Varanasi |
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| Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received by our tour representative in a traditional manner with garlands and will escort you to your hotel for overnight stay. |
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| Day- 2: |
| DELHI – AGRA BY ROAD (DISTANCE 220KMS/3-4HRS) |
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Morning drive down to Agra.Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - The Taj Mahal. Upon Arrival, Check in & Relax. Later Visit Agra Fort;this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5km long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises of many mosques, breathtaking Palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the KhasMahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas. Overnight stay at the hotel . |
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| Day-3: |
| AGRA – GWALIOR BY ROAD (DISTANCE 120KMS/2-3HRS) |
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| Early morning proceed to be the witness of the magnificent sunrise view of Taj Mahal"the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty "built by Shajahan" in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Later drive to Gwalior. Upon arrival check in & relax. After some rest visit the Gwalior fort - The most domination and impressive center - piece of the city stands atop the massive sandstone hill and can be seen from miles away,This is an impressive structure that clings to the very edge of the fort with blue ceramic tiles. The palace of Raja Man Singh forms the backdrop for an excellent sound and light show held here every evening. Of the temples in the Gwalior Fort, the most famous are the Teli-ka-Mandir - 9th century shrine towering to a height of over 100 ft. It is built in a unique blend of South Indian architecture with North Indian decorative motifs and is notable for its profusely sculpted exterior, on the eastern side of the fort are the twin Saas-Bahu Temples, commonly believed to be dedicated to mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 4 : |
| GWALIOR – ORCHHA BY ROAD (DISTANCE 118KMS/2-3HRS) |
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| Morning departs for Orchha;(meaning a "hidden place", certainly lives up to its name). Orchha - primarily known for Ram Raja Mandir - It is one of the finest temples in India where lord Rama is worshiped as a king. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 5 : |
| ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO BY ROAD (DISTANCE 175KMS/3-4HRS) |
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| Morning drive to Khajuraho – upon arrive check in & relax. Khajuraho, is worldly known for its magnificent temples of erotica built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. Khajuraho - is world heritage town, the temples are scattered in an area of 8 sq km. After relaxation take a sightseeing tour of Western group of Temples consisting of the massive Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu's consort Laxman, the KandariyaMahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit Archaeological museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty.Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 6: |
| KHAJURAHO – VARANASI BY FLIGHT |
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| Morning fly to Varanasi,upon arrive check in & relax. Later visit Sarnath Stupa & Museum – After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha preached his first discourse in Sarnath. In the evening visit DasaswamedhGhat to witness Ganga Arti (Evening Prayer).Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 7 : |
| VARANASI – DELHI BY FLIGHT |
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| Rise before dawn for a boat ride on the Ganges to witness the solemn sunrise ceremonies. Witness the riverbanks humming with activity as Hindu devotees perform their rituals on the steps ("ghats") and offer prayers to the rising sun. Then, on to the Bharat Mata Temple with its marble relief map of an undivided India, Durga Temple and Benaras Hindu University. After the early morning tour, return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, visit a local textile store famous for authentic silk and brocades. Leisure time for shopping in the bustling bazaars before. Later transfer to domestic airport to board flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. |
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| Day 8 : |
| DELHI – ONWARD DESTINATION |
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| Morning we will proceed to take a guided tour of Old Delhi by Visiting ChandaniChowk, Jama Masjid - India's largest mosque, Dariba Kalan (The Silver Bazaar), Kinari Bazaar, ParanthawallaGali, The Red Fort - ( one of the most magnificent monument of Delhi ), Raj Ghat – The national memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, and further to this visit Laksmi Narayan Temple - the Birla Temple as it is popularly known enshrines Lord Vishnu – the preserver of the Hindu trinity. The Temple is one of the major attractions of the capital city – Delhi, and White marble Bangla ShibGurudwara – the Sikh Shrine is an important historical and religious place in India. Post sightseeing transferred to the International airport to board the flight to onward destination/Home. |
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