Varanasi Khajuraho Tour
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
A UNESCO world heritage site in central India, Khajuraho is a famous tourist and archaeological site known for its sculptured temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain patriarchs. Based on their geographical location, the temples are categorised into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Beautiful, intricate and expressive, the sculptures of the Khajuraho temples will leave you in awe and wonder.
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Highlights: Varanasi Sarnath - Satna - Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi
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Day 1
Arrive Varanasi
On arrival pickup from Airport / Railway Station. Transfer to Hotel. Evening enjoy Ganga Aarti. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2
Varanasi sightseeing and Excursion to Sarnath
Early morning sunrise at river ganges, darshan of kasi vishwanath back to hotel for breakfast, than leave for bharat mata temple, BHU, city tour and Sarnath, overnight at Varanasi hotel.
Sarnath, a world famous Buddhist site is about 10 kms. from Varanasi. Buddhists worldwide look upon India as the land of the Buddha and a visit to this country means a pilgrimage to those places sacred to the memory of the Enlightened One.
Dhamek Stupa : The most remarkable structure at Sarnath, is the cylindrical Dhamek stupa, 28 mts. in diameter at the base and 43.6 mts. in height, built party of stone and partly of brick. The stone facing the lower part is adorned with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin.
Ashoka Pillar : This pillar was erected by the Emperor Ashoka. The pillar had his edict engraved on it. This stupa is about 15.24 m in height and had four lions as its capital which is now treasured in the archaeology museum. The lion symbolises both Ashoka's imperial rule and the kingship of the Buddha. The four-lion capital was adopted as the emblem of the modern Indian republic.
Sarnath Museum : Sarnath yielded a rich collection of Buddhist sculptures comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images. Considered amongst the finest specimens of Buddhist art, these have been housed at the museum, adjacent to the site. The museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM, and closed on Fridays. Apart from the above the other objects of Interest at Sarnath are the Dharmrajika Stupa, magnificent Lion capital, India's National Emblem at Sarnath Museum, the Saddharmachakra Vihar's at excavated ruins.
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Day 3
Varanasi - Satna
After breakfast, drop at railway station for board the train to Khajuraho (Satna). On arrival drive to hotel.
Overnight at hotel. -
Day 4
Khajuraho sightseeing
After breakfast, we will do morning sightseeing of Khajuraho temples. Most of the Khajuraho hotels are close to Western group of temples. Sightseeing begins with visit to World Heritage Site Western Group of Temples. Here you need to take entrance tickets (valid on other group of temples also) and guide. You can take manual guide or audio guide service. Here Kandariya Mahadev temple is the most popular and beautiful massive structure. It is a magnificent peace of artistic sculptural work. Khajuraho temples are more popular for erotic sculptured images but on your visit you will realize that such images are approx. 15% of all images and other images are hindu gods, goddess, nymphs. After this we will drive to Eastern group of temples. By afternoon you will complete the temples sightseeing and after lunch you may drive to see Raneh Water-fall, located about 20kms from Khajuraho. Overnight at hotel in Khajuraho.
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Day 5
Khajuraho - Orchha
After breakfast, drive to Orchha. On the way sightseeing. Later check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Orchha will include a visit to Phool Bagh, Orchha fort complex, Laxminarayan Temple and Raja Ram Temple. All these are the major attraction of the place and can leave you with a mesmerizing experience.
Orchha fort complex is a must visit attraction of town with a number of palaces within it portraying the stories of wonderful past. It is the only place in country where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king and not as a god.
Phool Bagh is a stunning garden in Orchha that represents the rich artistic sense of the royal rulers of the Bundelkhand dynasty. It also reflects the natural wonder of the place during the bygone era.
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Day 6
Orchha - Jhansi
After breakfast, drive to Jhansi Railway station for onward journey.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in Double room (Base Category) at :
- 02 Nights stay at specified hotels in Varanasi.
- 02 Nights stay at specified hotels in Khajuraho.
- 02 Nights stay at specified hotels in Orchha.
- Stay on CP Basis. (03 breakfasts)
- Transportation by 01 AC Indigo (as per availability) for arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- All applicable luxury tax/ road taxes/ Govt. tax
THE QUOTATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfares trainfare.
- Any entrance fees, Any Joy ride.
- Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
- Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, camera fee and items of personal nature.
- Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses. If there is any changes in itinerary due to the above circumstance, guest will have to pay directly over there as per uses.
- There is no refund if the tour not complete due to reason of any natural calamities.
- Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.
Payment Policy :-
- 50% on the time of Confirmation.
- 50% before 15days of arrival date.
Cancellation Policy :-
- 30 Days prior to date of arrival – full refund
- Within 29 Days there will be 01 night retention.
- Within 15 Days there will be 50% retention.
- Below 07 days No refund for cancellation or after starting of the tour.
All the arrangements for the tour are preplanned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services. Any extra expense due any alteration has to be paid extra.
Child Policy:
- Children below 5 years of age are allowed to stay free with parents without extra bed.
- Children between 5 – 12 years have to take an extra bed at the prescribed rate.
- 02nd child between 5 – 12 years sharing parent's bed have to pay extra for Meals only.
NOTE:- **If the above mentioned hotels are not available at the time of confirmation we will give you similar category or supplement cost for Upper category hotel**
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