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Travel Period 01 Apr 2021 – 30 Sep 2021 Tour Length 4 Days and 3 Nights Travel Dates Daily Arrivals 2 Nights at 4-Star Rivatas Varanasi 1 Night at 4-Star at Ramada Khajuraho Daily Breakfast for 2 Persons Journey Inclusions Return Airport Transfers Varanasi and Khajuraho Full Day Sightseeing Varanasi Half Day Sightseeing Khajuraho English Speaking Guide for all tours Entrance Fees are NOT included 12 USD per Person payable at destination Booking Exclusions Domestic Flight between Varanasi and Khajuraho Tips and personal expenses Deal Notes For more information about exclusions please scroll to the end.

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Hotel Description

Hotel Description Rivatas Varanasi Offering air conditioning, seating and tea/coffee making facilities, Rivatas is less than 4 km from Varanasi Fun City. The venue comprises 68 air-conditioned rooms. Manikarnika Ghat is less than 4.6 km away. Banaras Hindu University is also within a 10-minute drive away.Among other attractions nearby is Aristo Spa. The hotel has designer rooms with a mini-bar, a storage and coffee and tea making equipment. An electric kettle and a fridge are also included. An outdoor swimming pool along with spa and a sauna are located on-site. Guests can work out in a gym during their stay.

Hotel Description Ramada Khajuraho A beautiful white marbled interior tastefully done 5 star hotel with ethnic and serene decor - Located in heart of town, 2 km from airport and 3kms from Khajuraho railway station. The hotel is spread in midst of 14 acres land, full of greenery and is featuring a beautiful swimming pool. Each of the 85 spacious guest room comes with a refrigerator, on-demand movies, and access to guest laundry facilities. Dive into the heated outdoor pool, work out in the fitness center, get a massage, or use the sauna and steam room.

Your Travel Itinerary

Full day sightseeing in Varanasi Early morning you experience the life of this ancient city during a private Boat ride - See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges. Enjoy the boat ride, experience the early morning rituals of the Hindus being performed, thousands of people taking a bath in the holy river believing they will be free from the circle of rebirth. It is interesting to see the pilgrims offering sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God. Tulsi Manas Temple - Built in 1964, the Tulsi Manas Temple stands about 150 m south of Durga Temple. The temple, dedicated to Lord Rama is situated at the place where Tulsidas, the great medieval seer, is believed to have lived and written the great epic "Shri Ramcharitmanas". The two tier walls of the temple are engraved with the verses and scenes from this great epic. Bharat Mata Temple -This temple of Bharat Mata (Mother India), inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, lies about 3 kilometres west of Godaulia, outside the old city. Here, instead of gods and goddesses, one finds a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau. The map is said to be perfectly to scale both vertically and horizontally with mountains, rivers and the holy tirthas (pilgrimage centres) all clearly visible. Benares Hindu University - One of the oldest educational centres in India, the Banaras Hindu University was built in 1917. The university was founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya as a centre for the study of Indian art, culture, music and Sanskrit. The university campus is spread over five square kilometres and houses the Bharat Kala Bhavan. The Bhavan has a fine collection of miniature paintings, sculptures from first to fifteenth centuries, old photographs of Varanasi and brocade textiles. In the evening enjoy Aarti Ceremony on River Ganges - Aarti” is a very auspicious Hindu ritual in which we offer our prayers (traditional Hindi song) to God. The Guru or the Master with his devotees, sing the prayers along with the lighting of the small lamps. The experience, the view and the positive vibrations are so inspirational that it is difficult to put into words.

Half Day Sightseeing of Khajuraho Visit The Eastern Group of temples mainly dedicated to the Jain teachers - tirthankaras - The Parsvanatha Temple, the Adinatha Temple and the Santinatha Temple. The temples are ornately carved on the outside with beautiful figures of Hindu gods, goddesses. Also visit the Western Group of temples, which consist of a group of artistic temples built in sandstone. The sculptures of Hindu deities, dancers and musicians appear to be so natural as if they would come alive any time.

Your Transfers are included

Avoid the stresses of navigating an unfamiliar, public transportation system or negotiating with taxi drivers and enjoy our included airport transfers that will take you to your City Hotel and back to the airport in an easy and comfortable way while saving money and trouble. Our point to point service is arranged according to your flight schedule and is a fast and reliable option at no additional cost.

General Information Cancellation and Booking Conditions o Prices are PER PACKAGE for 2 or PER ROOM as indicated and 7-Day Change-of-Mind Policy NOT per Person. Bookings may be cancelled within 7 days from the date of o All Prices are based on Double Room Occupancy. purchase and a full refund given on condition that the voucher o Tours are based on Join-In unless explicit mentioned. offer has not been redeemed and the cancellation is made no less o All guided tours are escorted by English-speaking guides. than 30 days of the voucher’s expiry date. o If one of the tours will not be running on your chosen dates, Cancellation by the traveller available alternatives will be offered. All cancellations must be received in writing. No refunds will be o Please note that the order of sightseeing stops can change. made for unused services. Cancellation periods cannot extend o Tours are starting usually from a dedicated meeting point unless past the validity date of the voucher. Cancellations will be subject a hotel pick up is explicit mentioned. to the following cancellation fees applied per person, per o Some tours may cross international borders. It is your confirmed booking: responsibility to carry valid ID´s or passports with you. Hotel Packages / Hotel Deals (Code IJBTR & IJFSP) o If no specific Room Category is mentioned, then the hotel will • FULL REFUND for 7 days from the date of purchase assign any available category upon arrival. • 5% charge up to 30 days before expiration of voucher o If “Hotel name or similar” is mentioned, the hotel stated in the • 15% charge up to 7 days before expiration of voucher tour itinerary may change to that of a similar standard. • Non-refundable 0 – 7 days before expiration, or once a fixed Exclusion Conditions booking has been made o Items listed under Booking Exclusions are NOT included in the Land Packages and Travel Deals (Code IJFSPC) price and must be paid directly at the location. • FULL REFUND for 7 days from the day of purchase o Item Prices are usually per Person and in the local currency or as • 25% charge up to 7 days before expiration of voucher otherwise indicated. • Non-refundable 0 – 7 days before expiration, or once a fixed o Prices are subject to change without prior notice and may vary booking has been made upon arrival. Non-refundable Deals (these deals are specially marked) o If a Price range is displayed, then the entrance Fees may change • Some deals are so special that no refund once purchased can be depending on the travel season. given. o Entrance Fees are usually mandatory but in certain cases may • The 7-Day Change of mind policy still applies and deals can be not required. However, in this case you may not be able to enjoy returned without any charge within 7 days of the purchase. the full experience. • Non-refundable after 7 days from purchase o Flights to / from Destination are always excluded unless If any different cancelation and booking conditions are specifically mentioned. mentioned at the particular product page, these specific booking o Local Tips, additional meals and personal expenses are always conditions will override the above mention cancelation periods. excluded unless specifically mentioned. 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