Day 5:
After breakfast the next day, full day sightseeing tour of Agra
visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul
Emperor Shahjehan in 1630. Legend says the tomb was built
for his Queen Mumtaz who died giving birth to their
fourteenth child. Then visit Agra Fort, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by
Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Dinner and overnight at Agra.
Day 6:
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Early morning check out from the hotel and transfer to railway
station to board the Shatabdi Express train for Jhansi.
Breakfast on board. Upon arrival at Jhansi , drive to
Khajuraho - famous for the exquisite temples with erotic
sculptures, built by Chandella Kings during the heyday of their power
between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. These amazing temples not only depict the
many aspects of life in contemporary India, they are also a living celebration
of the eternal beauty of life. En route visit Jahangir Mahal and the famous
temples at Orchha. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After having dinner,
Over night stay at hotel.
Day 7:
After breakfast full day combined sightseeing tour of Eastern
and Western temples. Khajuraho is the place where the
famous "Kama Sutra" was written.The temples are grouped
into three geographical divisions: western, eastern and
southern. The Khajuraho temples are made of sandstone. The builders didn't
use mortar: the stones were put together with mortise and tenon joints and
they were held in place by gravity. This form of construction requires very
precise joints. The columns and architraves were built with megaliths that
weighed up to 20 tons.[3] Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho, a panchayatana
temple. Two of the four secondary shrines can be seen. Another viewThese
temples of Khajuraho have sculptures that look very realistic and are studied
even today. The Saraswati temple on the campus of Birla Institute of
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