VARANASI & NEPAL EXTENSION

Day 1: Arrive Khajuraho B
In Agra, take a short train ride to Jhansi, from there drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. En-route, visit Orchha. Tonight, enjoy a “Sound & Light Show” depicting the life and times of the great Chandela kings of the 10th Century. Stay at the Chandela Hotel *4-star.

Day 2: Khajuraho - Varanasi B
Today, visit the famous temples of Khajuraho, built from 950-1050 A.D. Later, fly to Varanasi, the religious metropolis of India and stay at the Taj Ganges *4-star. Witness an Arati ceremony on the ghats of the River Ganges and see Hindu devotees performing the "Puja" with lighted lamps.

Day 3: Varanasi B
Start the day with a sunrise boat cruise on the holy River Ganges and see Varanasi come alive along the riverbanks. Visit Bharat Mata Temple and drive through the University of Varanasi. Later, tour Sarnath, the Buddhist city.

Day 4: Varanasi - Kathmandu B/D
Today, fly to Kathmandu where you will stay at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza *5-star. Tonight, enjoy a Nepali Folk Dance followed by dinner.

Day 5: Kathmandu – Patan - Kathmandu B
Explore Kathmandu city, also known as Kantipur. Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, tour Kathmandu’s sister city Patan, and known as Lalitpur.

Day 6: Kathmandu – Bhadgaon - Kathmandu B
Enjoy the morning at leisure or experience a flight over the mighty Himalayas (Optional). This afternoon visit city of Bhadgaon, home of medieval art and architecture.

Day 7: Kathmandu - Delhi B
Enjoy the morning at leisure. Take an afternoon flight to Delhi.

Day 8: Depart Delhi
Head to the airport for your onward flight.

YOUR HOTELS
Khajuraho:       Chandela Hotel *****
Varanasi:  Taj Ganges *****
Kathmandu:      Soaltee Crowne Plaza *****