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 from 2002 to 2009, highlights the richness
of the Indian classical dance. This festival sees performance by some of the
best classical dancers in India every year.
04 Nights / 05 Days
Delhi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur - 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 Centuray
temples well know for its art works. On arrival at Jhansi transfer to
Railway station to conncet train to Agra by # 2279 Taj Express. Dep. Jhansi
at 15:20 hrs. Arr. Agra 18:47 Hrs. On arrival at Agra transfer to hotel.
Evening is free for your own activities. You can visit local Bazaars of
Agra. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Agra - Delhi - Onward Destination.
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.
Day 05 : Leh
Morning visit the famous Monastries, it is interesting to visit early
morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at the Monasteries- Hemis Monastery,
Thikshey Monastery and on return visit the Shey Palace.
Afternoon sightseeing in the town. Visit the Shankar Gompa, the Leh
Palaceand the Museum. Walk around the Leh town later.
Evening is spent at the horse Polo grounds watching a thrilling game of
horse Polo.
Day 06 : Leh
Day is free for your own activities or can spend the day into fair. Watch
the beauty of nature. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Leh - Delhi - Onward Destination.
Early morning transfer to Airport to connect flight for Delhi by 9W610.
Dep. Leh 07:35 Hrs. Arr. Delhi 08:50 Hrs. On arrival at Delhi transfer to
hotel. 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 toInternational Airport to
connect flight for Onward Destination.
