Travelpack

Highlights: Delhi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh

Note:
- All the national parks of Madhya Pradesh parks will remain closed for Afternoon Safari on all Wednesdays, Holi & Diwali
- Avoid Bright colors during Safari
- Dont's forget to carry the camera

Hotels featured or similar:
Delhi - Royal Plaza
Khajuraho - Ramada
Bandhavgarh - Tiger Den

Itinerary:
12th Oct’21 Tue: London Heathrow to Delhi by flight 21:10 - 10:25 hrs

13th Oct’21 Wed: Delhi
1025 Hrs: Arrive at Delhi airport. Upon arrival at Delhi airport welcome, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to hotel - Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

14th Oct’21 Thu: Delhi to Jhansi by train Shtabadi express:0530-1030 hrs
Jhansi to Khajuraho by surface (180 km, 4 hrs). Early morning transfer from Hotel to New Delhi railway station to board the train for Jhansi. 10:30 hrs: Arrive at Jhansi railway station. Upon arrival at Jhansi railway station drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha city tour Ram Raja Temple – There is a fascinating tale behind the history of the temple. Royal Cenotaphs - There are fourteen Chatrreis or memorials to the rulers of Orchha and Jehangir Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Laxmi Narayan Temple, and Chattarbhuj Temple

Later continue drive to Khajuraho - was the religious and political capital of the Chandela Rulers who built 85 temples to the glory of God, out of which only 22 remain today. The temples can be divided into 3 main geographical groups. Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh have the largest group of medieval temples each studded with countless sculptures of extraordinary grace and delicacy. The temples of Khajuraho, are true, celebrations of the stylized and refined courtly accomplishments of beauty, love, and creative arts. Upon arrival at Khajuraho, check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

15th Oct’21 Fri: Khajuraho
Today after breakfast enjoy the temple tour of Khajuraho. Western Group of Temples including Varaha Temple – This small rectangular temple, built on a rock foundation has a pyramidal roof of receding tiers, supported on 12 pillars. In the middle of the shrine stands a monolithic, colossal image of Varaha (Roar). The image is carved of one piece of yellow sandstone and is exquisitely finished to a glossy luster. Nandi Temple – This temple is really a pavilion containing a colossal image of Nandi, the bull mount of Shiva. Lakshmana Temple – This temple dedicated to Vaikuntha-a form of Vishnu, distinguished by three heads respectively of the lion, man, and boar, is the earliest and best-preserved temple of Khajuraho. Visvanatha Temple – True to its traditional name “Visvanatha”, it is dedicated to Shiva. Although the stone Linga alone survives today, there is no doubt by its architectural grandeur and sculptural exuberance, that it is a monument worthy of a king of Khajuraho.

Eastern Group of Temples including Brahma Temple. It is because of the four-face Linga, which now forms that main city of the shrine, that it is popularly called the temple of Brahma. Three faces of the Linga are benign whereas the Southern face shows a Skull on the “Jatamukta”, protruding eyes, and a gaping mouth. This temple was originally dedicated to Vishnu as is evident from the carvings on the doorways. Vamana Temple Dedicated to Vamana (dwarf) incarnation of Vishnu. Unlike the other temples, critic scenes are conspicuous here by their absence, except of the roof pediments. Jevari Temple Again dedicated to Vishnu, this is a small, well-proportioned shrine. the temples is a gem of architecture and is remarkable as much for its ornate entrance, as for the slender soaring outline of its spire. Ghantai Temple The Ghantai temple is locally so-called because of the echain-and-bell (Ghanta) motifs prominently carved on its tall pillars. The Ghantai is dedicated to the Digambara Set of Jainism. Adinatha Temple. The temple enshrines a modern image of Adinath in place of the old one, of which only the pedestal has survived. Overnight stay at Hotel.

16th Oct’21 Sat: Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh by surface (Approx. 250 km, 6 hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh is a small National Park, compact, yet full of game. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also the White tiger country, which has been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. The last known was captured by Maharajah Mart and Singh in 1951. Bandhavgarh is densely populated with other species: the great gaur (or Indian bison), Sambar, and barking deer. The terrain is of great rocky hills rising sharply from the swampy and densely forested valley bottoms. The finest of these hills sided with great cliffs and eroded rocks, and on its highest point stands the Bandhavgarh fort, thought to be some 2000 years old. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh, check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at hotel.

17th Oct’21 Sun: Bandhavgarh
Morning & Afternoon enjoy game drives in Bandhavgarh National Park by shared open Jeep. Overnight stay at hotel.

18th Oct;21 Mon: Bandhavgarh
Morning & Afternoon enjoy game drives in Bandhavgarh National Park by shared open Jeep.
Overnight stay at hotel

19th Oct’21 Tue: Bandhavgarh to Katni by surface (Approx. 90 Kms, 3 Hrs)
Katni to Delhi by train JBP NZM SPL: 1630-#0555 hrs. After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Bandhavgarh to Katni Murwara railway station to board the overnight train to Delhi.

20th Oct’21 Wed: Delhi to London Heathrow by 11:55 - 1645 hrs
05:55 hrs: Arrive at Nizamuddin railway station. Upon arrival at H.Nizzamddin railway station transfer to Delhi airport in time to board a flight for London Heathrow.

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