India and Rajasthan Luxury Tour

Total Tour - 19 Days

Day 04
Varanasi - Khajuraho:

By Air Flight : 9W 334 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft : Boeing 737
Stopover : Nill
Departure: 1220 hr
Arrival : 1330 hr

In the morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going.

Return to hotel for a sumptuous breakfast. Proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi in the afternoon including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras Hindu University and other important monuments.

Transfer to airport for flight to Khajuraho.

Situated in the heart of India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage, honoured by the world as India's unique contribution to human civilization. The Chandella dynasty built eighty-five temples here. Twenty remain as embodiments of Indian Architecture and Sculpture at its most evolved. Even ten centuries after they were constructed, the temples of Khajuraho reflect an eternal philosophy relevant to all mankind. The temples of Khajuraho are a world heritage site and belong not just to India but to the world. Khajuraho is one of the few Millennium destinations of the world.

Reach Khajuraho. Transfer to hotel and relax. Visit the Western set of

Temples. Overnight will be at Khajuraho.

Day 05
Khajuraho:

Breakfast will be at hotel.

Proceed for a full day tour of the Exotic Temples (Eastern & Southern) of Khajuraho.

Relax in the evening or proceed to the Shilpa Gram for seeing the local artisans at work. You can also see the colorful Dances show. Overnight will be at Khajuraho.

Day 06:
Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior:

By Road 170 km in 4 hr
By Train Number :2001
Departure: 1755 hr
Arrival :1855 hr

Proceed by surface to Orchha.

Orchha - A medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with Palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century which have remarkable withstood the onslaught of time. The River Betwa picturesquely flanks the city.

Proceed for sightseeing of Orchha sites within the Fort Complex.

Lunch will be at Orchha and then proceed to the station (12 km away) for train to Gwalior. {This is a superfast train with airline type seats.

Reach Gwalior and transfer to hotel.

Gwalior's colorful history, going back to the eight century, is a mosaic of Rajput clans of the Pratihasas, Kachwahas and Tomars, each leaving their marks on the city's magnificent monuments. A trip to Gwalior is incomplete without a visit to the fort, Scindia Palace and the tombs of Ghaus Mohammed and Tansen.

Overnight will be at hotel.