7 DAY MINI TOUR - DELHI – ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO – VARANASI – DELHI

- Day 1 – Leaving Delhi, we travel to a restful town set in pretty countryside dotted with 16th century temples and palaces. Stay in lovely quiet hotel next to the picturesque Bundelkhand River. Hotel in ORCHHA

- Day 2 – Spend the morning exploring the interesting palace complex and interesting museum before lunch. Enjoy the afternoon wandering around the temples and picturesque countryside. Hotel in ORCHHA

- Day 3 – A morning drive to Khajuraho – a shrine to tantric love and the Kama Sutra. Experience an Indian village with an informal wander with a local guide to show you around. Hotel in KHAJURAHO

- Day 4 - See many temples featuring erotic, sensuously carved figures of heavenly nymphs, which have shocked many people from Victorian archeologists to blue rinse tourists. Hotel in KHAJURAHO

- Day 5 - Relax with a rooftop breakfast before flying to Varanasi - India’s spiritual heart set on the River Ganges. Watch the sunset and Aarti - the evening ceremony of lights on the banks of the river. Hotel in VARANASI

- Day 6 - A dawn boat ride will reveal the many pilgrims bathing in the river to wash away a lifetime of sins. Wander down twisting narrow alleys, past shrines and temples and experience the holiness of this unique and fascinating city known for beautiful silks. Hotel in VARANASI

- Day 7 - After a relaxing morning, we fly back to New Delhi and have a free afternoon doing some last minute shopping before the TOUR ENDS

Land Cost – quoted for 2 people - AU$1055 p.p.

Domestic Airfare: - AU$355 p.p. Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi in economy class (this is based on the lowest available refundable airfare as of now)

Total AU$1410 p.p.
Prices may change due to currency & airfare changes

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Accommodation on twin sharing bed & breakfast basis as follows :

• Day 01-03 Orchha Bundelkhand Riverside
• Day 03-05 Khajuraho Taj Chandela
• Day 05-07 Varanasi The Taj Gateway Hotel

Arrival - departure transfers and land transportation using an air conditioned car as per the itinerary.

Sightseeing tours with an LOCAL English Speaking Guide and including entrance fee to the monuments as follows: -

• Orchha Sightseeing tour of Orchha
• Khajuraho Two half day sightseeing tours of Khajuraho
• Varanasi Dawn boat ride on river Ganges
• Half day sightseeing tour of Varanasi
• Evening Aarti ceremony

# Air conditioned 1st class train tickets for the sector Delhi – Jhansi

Hotels are quality 3/4 star – upgrades to luxury hotels available - POA