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Visions of India - templeS and religion
Fully Escorted Tour – 11 Days / 10 Nights

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BEST SEASON – October to March

Khajuraho could be a strange place to conjure up with temples as it is famous for its collection of erotically carved temples. The twenty carved temples are worth the trip to India alone. In the evening there is a sound and light show and the town is close to Orchha one of the most important heritage sites in India. The ruined palaces and temples are very atmospheric and have excellent fresco and architecture. Coming from Gwalior, home of the ancient Jain temples, just one night stay is enough en route to Khajuraho, but the visit will be well rewarded. The next stop after Khajuraho is Varanasi, the holiest city in India. Pilgrims from all over India come to bathe in the Ganges. Take a boat ride on the river and drift down the river in harmony with the spirit of Varanasi. This trip includes a stay in Agra to view what is arguably the best monument in the world – the Taj Mahal.

Suggested itinerary

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Day1 and 2 - Arrive Delhi stay two nights at the Imperial Hotel. A guided tour of the Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the largest Mosque in India and focus of religion for millions of Indian Muslims. The Birla Mandir (temple) and Hanuman Mandir, two of the centres for Hindus, Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara, shrine for the sikhs. But also visit the Humayun’s tomb (thought to be the prototype of Taj Mahal), Qutab Minar, Ashoka Pillar and the new capital architected by Lutyens. Also see Akshardham, India’s newest temple.

Day 3 and 4 - Drive to Agra (about 4 hours). Stay two nights at the Oberoi Amarvilas where you can gaze at the Taj Mahal even from your room. Visit the Taj at least twice to catch it in different moods and light. A morning at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (grand father of Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj).

Day 5 - Drive to Gwalior (about 3 hours). Stay 1 night at the Taj Usha Kiran Palace or similar. Visit the Jain temples – one of the many religions in India.

Day 6 – Drive to Orchha, one of the most important heritage sights in India. The ancient ruined temples and palaces are one of the most romantic and atmospheric places to visit. Stay one night at a heritage hotel.

Day 7 and 8 - Drive to Khajuraho. Stay two nights at the Taj Chandela or similar. The twenty erotically carved temples are one of the most important sites in India. An unforgettable experience.

Day 9 and 10 – Flight to Varanasi. Stay two nights at the Taj Ganges or similar, on the banks of the River Ganges - the holiest city in India for Hindus. Visit the temples or take a ride in a boat drifting past the holy shrines on the banks of Varanasi. Varanasi is famous for its exquisite silk Banarsi Saris.

Day 11 - Fly back to Delhi for your journey back.

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