Khajuraho

Train Arrives : 09.30 a.m.
Train Departs : 8 p.m.

Located in the dusty plains of Central India,UNESCO World Site of Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu & Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures.Built over 250 years from 9th to 12th century ,the Khajuraho temples are made of sandstone & the builders didn't use mortar,but the stones were interlocked to each other with joints and held in place by gravity.

It is interesting to note that all the erotic carvings,are outside the temples & only 10% of the entire temple complex have carvings that contain sexual themes;or show sexual activities between people.

Morning excursion to more famous,Western Group of Hindu Temple complex
After lunch in 5 Star Hotel, visit Southern group of Jain temples
Later Return to the train & depart
Dinner on board

Train Arrives : 6 a.m.
Train Departs : 9 p.m.


Varanasi Or Benaras,is situated on the banks of Holy Ganga River,& considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with history dating back to 8th Century B.C. For Hindus,it is the holiest place in the world & also many a prominent Indian philosophers, poets, writers, and musicians have resided or reside in Varanasi , often referring to it as "the city of learning "

Early morning excursion to Holy Ganges river for boat ride to view the centuries old bathing rights of the Hindus Return back to train for breakfast & brief rest.Later proceed for excursion to UNESCO World Heritage site of Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon in 5th century B.C.

Drive back to Varanasi & after lunch in 5 Star Hotel,return to train for brief rest
Late afternoon drive back to Ghats of River Ganges for an photo opportunity to capture the evening lamp immersion ceremony preceded by sound of Coonch shells & holy chants.
Drive back to the the train for dinner & depart