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creatures. Arrival at Khajuraho. Overnight stay at khajuraho.
Day 6:
Khajuraho
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Varanasi
Morning sight seeing of Western & Eastern ghat temples. 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.
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 todayIntime
transfer to Airport for connect flight for Varanasi.
Day 7:
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on river ganges. On the glittering
waters of the Ghats visitors can have the pleasure of a
ravishing boat ride on its many Ghats. Some of the best
Ghats that gives the visitors a chance to move around on
the small boats on the Ganges are the ghats of Barnasangam, Panchganga,
Dattatreya, Kedar, Scindia and Harishchandra Ghats besides the other major
ghats. Devotees and visitors who come for a sacred tour to Varanasi never
forget to avail the opportunity of having a boat encounter in the Ganges. It is
advisable to take a boat tour in the early hours by the time when the Sun
rises or before the setting of the Sun. From the middle of the Ganges at a far
of distance the Ghats of Varanasi looks crowded and noisy and all colourful.
The temple bells rings to far off distances. The small boats are a special
interest for the young ones who crave to touch the cool waters from the boats
and play with each other by sprinkling the water on to each others face.Half
day city tour with Saranath.All of the ancient buildings and structures at
Sarnath were damaged or destroyed by the Turks. However, amongst the
ruins the Dharmekh Stupa is impressive at 128 feet high, and 93 in diameter.
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