Khajuraho Dance Festival Tour
Khajuraho Dance Festival is one of
those festivals of India that all dance lovers eagerly wait for. The 7-day
Khajuraho Dance Festival, which is supposed to take place from 25th February
to 2nd March every year. This festival sees performance by some of the best
classical dancers in India every year and highlights the richness of the
Indian classical dance.
05 Nights / 06 Days
Delhi - Khajuraho - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive
Delhi. Meeting & Greeting at Airport & transfer to hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Khajuraho
After early breakfast transfer to Airport to connect flight for Khajuraho.
On arrival at Khajuraho transfer to hotel. Khajuraho once the religious
capital of Chandela dynasty, one of the powerful Rajput dynasties of Central
India, Khajuraho is now famous for it's enchanting temples and it's
legendary Khajuraho dance festival. The week- long festival of classical
dances is held every year in February/March against the spectacular backdrop
of the magnificently lit temples. Day is free for your own activities.
Day 03 : Khajuraho
Morning visit the famous erotic temples of Khajuraho built between AD 950
and 1050 by the kings of the Chandela, the site originally possessed 85
temples, of which 20 are still reasonably preserved. The temples are best
known for the erotic friezes on their walls. Later join the cultural
festival highlighted the richness of the various Indian classical dance
styles such as Kathak, Bharathanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and
Kathakali with were performed in an open air auditorium, usually in front of
the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) and the Vishwanatha
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, belonging to the western group. Along with
the renowned performers, a number of craftsmen displayed their crafts to the
visitors. There was an open market where local articles were put up for
sale. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Khajuraho - Jhansi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Jhansi (approx 172 Kms. 3 ½ hrs. drive) to
connect train to Agra. En-route visit Orcha Temples, the 16th Century
temples well know for its art works. On arrival at Jhansi transfer to
Railway station to connect train to Agra. On arrival at Agra transfer to
hotel.. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Agra - Delhi
After
breakfast visit Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of world, the monument of
love immortalized in marble. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the
memory of his Queen Mumtaj, Agra Fort dominated by red sandstone
construction & houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and other noteworthy
structures. Later drive to Delhi (approx 204 Kms. 4 hrs. drive). En-route
visit to Sikandra: The worthy monument here is the tomb of Akbar which shows
an interesting fusion of Hindu & Muslim art and architecture reflecting
the spirit of the emperor himself. On arrival transfer international Airport
to connect flight for onward Destination. (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays)
Day 06 : Delhi - Onward Destination
After breakfast sight-seeing tour to Delhi, which includes Jama Masjid -
the largest mosque of Emperor Shahjahan, Red Fort, Raj Ghat- cremation site
of Mahatma Gandhi, to India Gate - a 42 meter stone arch built in the memory
of the Indian Soldiers who died in World War II, Drive past the President's
House & Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, the Qutab Minar & Lotus
Temple. Evening transfer to International Airport to connect flight for
Onward Destination.