Highlights
- 5-day tour of Varanasi and Khajuraho from Delhi
- Take an early morning cruise on the Ganges River and watch the daily rituals
- Marvel at the intricate sculptures of Khajruaho Temple
- Plenty of free time to explore on your own
- Private guide for a personal and unique experience
Useful Information
Khajuraho
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Sarnath, one of the holiest Buddhist's sites. See the Dhamekha Stupa where the voice of Buddhism was first heard and many Buddhist dignitaries visit to pay homage to Buddha. Spend the rest of day exploring Sarnath at your leisure before returning to Varanasi. Overnight: Varanasi
Day 2: Varanasi (B)
Discover the holy city of Varanasi, an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus for thousands of years. Take an early morning boat cruise on the sacred Ganges River and witness the daily rituals. See the long string of ghats (steps) that line the river, where locals practice yoga and Hindus perform morning prayers before bathing in the river to wash away their sins. After breakfast, visit Bharat Mata temple, Banaras Hindu University, Vishwanath Temple, Hanuman Temple and Old City market. Overnight: Varanasi
Day 3: Varanasi - Khajuraho (B)
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Khajuraho is renowned for its erotic sculptures that adorn the many medieval Hindu and Jain temples. There are many interpretations of the risque carvings, and your guide will provide you with more insight into these architectural marvels. In the afternoon, visit the Chandela Temples. Overnight Khajuraho
Day 4: Khajuraho – Delhi (B)
After breakfast, drive approximately 3 hours northwest to Jhansi. En-route, stop at Orccha, a medieval city that lies on the banks of the Betwa River. Here, your guide will lead you on an exploration of its forts, palaces and temples that still retained their ancient grandeur.
For travel dates before May 1, 2013 and after August 31, 2013:
Transfer to the Delhi airport where your tour concludes.
Itinerary
Standard Hotels: (3-star)
Clean, comfortable value-for-money accommodation with own bathroom
Varanasi: Hotel Ideal Tower
Khajuraho: Hotel Radisson
Delhi: Hotel Ramada Plaza
Superior Hotels: (4-5 star)
Superior properties with an emphasis on comfort, well located with personalized service
Varanasi: Taj Gateway Ganges
Khajuraho: Hotel Radisson
Delhi: Hotel Metropolitan
Reviewed by Anonymous, November 2012
Reviewed by Alexandra b s, November 2012
We really enjoyed Khajuraho, it's a small town away from the hustle and buzzle of the city. The hotel Radisson was pretty nice. The tour guides were very courteous and knowledgeable. Varanasi was very hectic and quite dirty. We loved the tour guide and the gateway hotel. But the experience inside Vishwanath temple was not quite desirable. The security guards are not very nice people. We had a different guide, actually a shop keeper to accompany us to the temple. He was not doing his job keeping us safe from the crowd. Other than for that experience, I would've given 5 stars.
