Private 3-Day Holy Varanasi and Khajuraho's Erotic Temples Tour
New Delhi, India
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 3 days
Explore two of India’s most fascinating cities on this 3-day guided tour. Experience Varanasi, the Hindu world’s most holy city, where you will take a personalized walking tour while visiting temples and taking in the atmosphere of one of the oldest cities in the world. Delight in an early morning boat ride along the Ganges River, where you’ll be able to observe the bathing rites and cremations conducted on the ghats that line the river. Of Khajuraho’s temples, built between 950 and 1050 A.D., only about 20 remain. They belong to two different important religions in this region – Hinduism and Jainism. The temples are decorated with erotic and mystical carvings and are considered to be some of the greatest works of Indian art.
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Explore two of India’s most fascinating cities on this 3-day guided tour. Experience Varanasi, the Hindu world’s most holy city, where you will take a personalized walking tour while visiting temples and taking in the atmosphere of one of the oldest cities in the world. Delight in an early morning boat ride along the Ganges River, where you’ll be able to observe the bathing rites and cremations conducted on the ghats that line the river. Of Khajuraho’s temples, built between 950 and 1050 A.D., only about 20 remain. They belong to two different important religions in this region – Hinduism and Jainism. The temples are decorated with erotic and mystical carvings and are considered to be some of the greatest works of Indian art.
Below is a detailed daily itinerary of your privately guided tour of these two amazing cities. A private guide and driver will be waiting on you upon arrival and you will have a local guide for personal attention throughout your excursion.
Day 1: Delhi - Varanasi
In the early morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival later that morning, you will check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you will tour this ancient city situated on the banks of the holy River Ganga; the bathing ghats, the Sacred Bull, the Well of Knowledge, the Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University and the Marble Shiva Temple. Finally, an excursion to nearby Sarnath, reputed to be the place where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. Here you’ll see the famous stupa, Buddhist temple and museum.
Day 2: Varanasi - Khajuraho
You will enjoy a morning boat ride along the Ganges River to see the famous bathing ghats of Varanasi and the cremation sites. Watching the local people worship at the ghats is one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences of India. Afterwards, you will be transported to the airport for your departure to Khajuraho. In the afternoon, you will behold the world-famous Hindu Temples built by the Chandela kings from 950-1050 A.D. These temples are most well known for their unparalleled erotic and mystical sculptures.
Day 3: Khajuraho - Delhi
The final morning of your tour, you will explore the remaining world-renowned temples of Khajuraho, culminating in an unforgettable experience for all travelers to India. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Delhi; if requested you will be returned to your pick up point or any address within the city of Delhi or the National Capital Region (NCR) for your onward journey.
Provided on this tour is accommodation at two well-known and well-received hotels, the Hotel India in Varanasi and Usha Bundela in Khajuraho. Similar accommodations will be provided in case of unavailability.
Day 1: Delhi - Varanasi
In the early morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival later that morning, you will check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you will tour this ancient city situated on the banks of the holy River Ganga; the bathing ghats, the Sacred Bull, the Well of Knowledge, the Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University and the Marble Shiva Temple. Finally, an excursion to nearby Sarnath, reputed to be the place where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. Here you’ll see the famous stupa, Buddhist temple and museum.
Day 2: Varanasi - Khajuraho
You will enjoy a morning boat ride along the Ganges River to see the famous bathing ghats of Varanasi and the cremation sites. Watching the local people worship at the ghats is one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences of India. Afterwards, you will be transported to the airport for your departure to Khajuraho. In the afternoon, you will behold the world-famous Hindu Temples built by the Chandela kings from 950-1050 A.D. These temples are most well known for their unparalleled erotic and mystical sculptures.
Day 3: Khajuraho - Delhi
The final morning of your tour, you will explore the remaining world-renowned temples of Khajuraho, culminating in an unforgettable experience for all travelers to India. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Delhi; if requested you will be returned to your pick up point or any address within the city of Delhi or the National Capital Region (NCR) for your onward journey.
Provided on this tour is accommodation at two well-known and well-received hotels, the Hotel India in Varanasi and Usha Bundela in Khajuraho. Similar accommodations will be provided in case of unavailability.
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