Luxury Tour of North India

(Total Tour - 10 Days)

Day 08:

Khajuraho - Varanasi:

By Air

Flight:9W 334
Airline: Jet Airways
Departure:1330 hr
Arrival :1410 hr

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for a full day sightseeing of the Famous Temples of Khajuraho.

Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to hotel.

Varanasi is the world's most ancient living city. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious capital of Hinduism, it was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and Asi.

Visit Sarnath 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site.

Overnight will be at Varanasi.

Day 09:

Varanasi:

Drive to Daswamedh Ghat early in the morning 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.

Proceed for a half day-guided tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras Hindu University and other important monuments.

Spend night at Varanasi.

Day 10:

Varanasi - Delhi:

By Flight No: 9W 334
Airlines: Jet Airways
Departure:1440hr
Arrival :1600 hr

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

Relax in the morning and finish last minute shopping. Explore the city or visit the Ghats once more. Proceed to the airport for flight to Delhi.

Reach Delhi and take the connecting flight home with unforgettable memories of your Incredible India Luxury tour of North India.

TOUR ENDS