Delhi - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi- Delhi
3 nights - 4 days

• Tea/Coffee at hotel
• Shatabdi Express to Jhansi
• Orchha Visit, Drive to Khajuraho
• Overnight at the hotel

After early Tea/Coffee at hotel, transfer to New Delhi railway station to board train at 0600 am to Jhansi. On arrival at 1043 hrs, drive to Khajuraho, en-route visit to Orchha Fort.

This historic village on the banks of the boulder-strewn Betwa River showcases a supreme display of Mughal architecture, some of which is similar to that of nearby Khajuraho with much grander palaces and cenotaphs dotting the pastoral landscape as well.

Upon arrival in Khajuraho check in at Hotel

Khajuraho was founded in the 9th and 10th century by the rulers of Chandela Dynasty. They were deeply influenced by Tantrism, in which eroticism becomes a theme of philosophical interest and the aim is sublimation of sexual relationship in the sexual act or "MAITHUN", women being regarded as the incarnation of the divine energy or "SHAKTI". It is also possible that the carvings of Khajuraho were influenced by "KAMA SUTRA", the famous treatise on erotic arts written by Vatsyayana in the time of the Guptas.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit to Temples
• Fly to Varanasi (AI 405 at 1600/1700 hrs: Operates on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday)
• Overnight at the hotel

Morning after breakfast leave for half day tour of Khajuraho, your Half day tour visits the world famous Khajuraho Temples built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD the most important are the Chaunset Rogini Temple dedicated to Godess Kali. The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Vishva Temple dedicated to Shiva which is the largest and most typical of Temples.

Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight AI 405 at 1600 hrs to Varanasi reach at 1700 hrs, met on arrival and transfer to hotel for check-in.

Varanasi is the religious center of Hindu religion. Situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges, Varanasi is considered to be among the oldest living cities of the world and has been a center of learning and civilization for centuries. Varanasi holds special significance in the lives of the Indian people. Every year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims make a long journey to this vibrant city where you can find the richest of the rich living side by side with the poorest of the poor. Travel to Varanasi with an open mind and see what faith can do to people and what their devotion to god leads them to achieve. Look beyond the poverty into the eyes of the people and you will see a sense of enlightenment and peace that their belief in a god has given them. Varanasi is a unique city that vibrates with cosmic forces beyond comprehension.

• Early Morning boat ride on river Ganges
• Breakfast at hotel
• City tour
• Afternoon excursion to Sarnath
• Evening enjoy aarti ceremony on the bank of River Ganges
• Overnight at the hotel

Early morning leave your hotel around 0530 for an early morning sunrise boat excursion on the holy River Ganges. See Varanasi come alive along the banks of the river. See people bathing in the holy water and worshipping the rising sun. Witness the conclusion of life at the river bank holy cremation grounds. It is believed if you die in Varanasi you go straight to heaven. Varanasi will be one of the most extraordinary experiences of your visit to India.

After breakfast proceed on a brief Varanasi City Tour driving through the Benaras Hindu University with a visit to the Bharat Mata (Mother India) Temple.

Afternoon proceed for half day excursion to Sarnath which is around 10 Kms. from the centre of the city. Sarnath symbolises the birth of Buddhism. It was here that Buddha revealed his doctrine and founded his monastic community. The museum at Sarnath is amongst the most important in India and contains carvings representing a whole range of styles - archaic, the Mathura School, Gupta, past Gupta and Medieval - covering work of sculptors from the 3rd century B.C. to the 12th century A.D. Also seen here is the original lion's heads from the Asoka Pillar, which form the symbol of the Indian republic.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Morning free
• Fly to Delhi
• Transfer to hotel
• After breakfast, morning free for independent activities

Afternoon transfer to airport to board Indigo Air flight (6E 481) to Delhi (1450 / 1620 hrs), on arrival transfer to you hotel

Hotel Envisaged Delhi - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
3 nights - 4 days

Airfare : Economy class air fare for Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi sector will be INR 8000 per person. Airfare is subject to change without prior notice. Important note: The flight between Khajuraho to Varanasi operates only on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Therefore please keep these days in mind while choosing the tour. All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) All prices are subject to revision due to an extreme fluctuation in taxes or fuel prices.

• Total of Three ( 03 ) nights' accommodation with breakfast as per the Itinerary
• All transfers, sightseeing's & excursions by Air-conditioned Vehicle as per the number of person.
• Entrance fee at the monuments where ever applicable as per the program (for 1 visit only). Any hikes in entrance fees will be extra.
• Services of professional English-speaking local guides during the sightseeing tour in Orchha, Khajuraho & Varanasi.
• Train fare for Delhi/Jhansi sector in AC Chair car class.
• Boat ride in Varanasi.
• Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes. Any hikes in these fee / taxes will be extra.
• Creative representative for assistance on all arrival and departure airport transfers.
• All currently applicable taxes.

• Any expenses of personal nature such as table drinks, laundry, telephone calls, mineral water, soft drinks, tips, shopping etc. unless otherwise specified. It is more cost effective for us to bill you for all beverages based on actual consumption.
• Any camera fees at monuments and sites. This can be added in if desired.
• Lunch/Dinner & any other meals / services not mentioned in the program.
• Any air fare or Train Fare.
• Any increase in Tax structure levied by the Govt. of India.
• Anything not mentioned in the included section.
• The prices do not include: undue escalation in fuel prices, new taxes levies on hotels and transportation services or any hikes in entrance fees. Any large tax hikes and new levies shall be payable extra and shall be billed accordingly with prior notice.