Meeting and assistance at the railway station and drive to Bandhavgarh (approximately 2 hrs). Upon arrival, check into the resort. Morning free for leisure activities. Later, a 3 hour safari drive into the Tiger Reserve. Overnight stay at the resort.

The best time to visit Bhandavgarh, is from January to April. The park is closed from July to August due to the rainy season. Daily three hours jeep safari is allowed in the early morning and afternoon. The timings of the safari vary during winter and summer and the same applies to the entry timings.

One can enjoy viewing the wildlife by two ways in Bandhavgarh - Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari. Jeep safaris are undertaken during the early morning hours till evening. Jeep safaris are accompanied by forest department guide. Depending upon the availability of elephants, the elephant safari trips are organised for tiger tracking early in the morning. An accompanying forest department guide will describe flora and fauna of the park. Sightings of Tigers cannot be guaranteed as tigers are elusive creatures and quick to vanish into cover.

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve was originally the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Reba. It is home to a variety of mammals including Tiger, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Dhole, Wolf, Sloth Bear, Sambhar and Chital, over 275 species of birds, one hundred plus species of butterflies and a considerable number of reptiles and amphibians including 20 species of snakes. Bandhavgarh has been an excellent habitat of tiger and is known for the highest density of tigers in the world.

As well as making early morning and afternoon excursions we will have periods of relaxation back at our lodge.

Morning, proceed to Khajuraho. On arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Evening, watch light and sound show. Overnight stay at Khajuraho.

Khajuraho, once the capital of the Chandela kings, is famous for its magnificent carved temples. Built in between 950AD and 1050AD, the temples are beautiful examples of Indo Aryan architecture and feature exquisitely carved sculptures. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Thirthankars, only 22 out of 85 remain. The Khajuraho temples are a World Heritage monument.

Full day sightseeing of Khajuraho temples. The temples are divided into three groups, i.e. Western group, Eastern group and Southern group. An option to see the sound and light show in the evening. Overnight stay at Khajuraho.

In the Western group , the main temple, the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the largest of the Khajuraho temples. It features a 31 meter high spire and bands of beautiful carvings. Lakshmana Temple is one of the earliest and also the best preserved temple in that area, with full five part floor plan and four subsidiary shrines. Around the platform there are two bands. The lower one has the fine figures of Apsaras (Celestial Maidens). Around the base of the temple is the continuous frieze with the scene of battle, hunting and processions. Chausat Yogini Temple is the oldest of the surviving temples of Khajuraho and the only temple built in granite. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Chitragupta Temple is dedicated to Surya, the sun God. It houses some of the finest sculptures which include processions, dancing girls, elephant fights and hunting scenes. In the inner sanctum, Surya can be seen driving his chariot and seven horses. Visvanath Temple , here it is the depiction of women that draws the attention. They are shown caressing a baby, writing letters, playing music and also in the most provocative poses.

Eastern Temples compromises the Parsvanath Temple , which is the largest and finest of the Jain temples at Khajuraho. The temple was originally dedicated to Adinath and later to Parsvanath. Adinath Temple , adjacent to the Parsvanath temple, has fine carvings, very similar to the Hindu Temples at Khajuraho.

Southern Temples are the Duladeo Temple , dedicated to Lord Shiva; this temple has fine carving of sculptures of Apsaras on display. Chaturbuj Temple , the temple has a 3-meter high richly carved statue of Vishnu.

Morning option to visit the temples of Khajuraho. Afternoon transfer to Khajuraho airport to board flight to Varanasi . Meet on arrival at Varanasi airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or an option to go by cycle rickshaw to the ghats to see the evening aarthi. Overnight stay at Varanasi

Varanasi is known by three names i.e Kashi (the city of light),Benaras and now as Varanasi.It is the oldest living city in the world and is situated on the west bank of the Ganges River . In ancient times, it was a great centre of knowledge and learning. For the devout Hindu the city has a special place besides being a pilgrimage centre, it is considered especially auspicious to die here, ensuring an instant route to heaven.

"Ghats" , lining the west bank of the Ganges for more than 6 kms.Lined with temples,they reverberate with endless cycle of Hindu religious practices. People throng these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun. The evening "Ganga aarthi on the banks of the river Ganges with lighted lamps is a mesmerizing sight.

Drop in time to Varanasi Airport/Railway station. .