Varanasi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 20:
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges at dawn when it is full
of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the living traditions
of one of the world'\s oldest and most important religions.
While on the boat you will also see the
cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. After lunch visit to
Banaras Hindu University - probably the largest residential university in Asia,
in the university visit at Bharat Kala Museum. Later proceed on a tour of the
temples of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the
Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is
also known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys
found in the Temple premises, In the evening you can take a walk through the
narrow lane to explore and colourful market of the ancient city. Rest of the
evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 21:
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After breakfast the morning free at leisure. Later check out
the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the afternoon
flight for Mumbai, assistance on arrival at Mumbai and
transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can visit to
ISCON Temple at Juhu. And can go to various city restaurant to enjoy dinner
and experience Mumbai night life. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 22:
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay, drive to
Gateway of India and from here cruise by motorboats to
Elephanta Caves. A flight of 100 steps takes you to the top of
the hill where it is set. The caves houses large
pillars that seem to hold the ceiling which is made of cross beams. The
picturesque presentations of the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set on the
walls are awe-inspiring. The most famous of the panels is the Trimurthi, or
triple-headed Shiva, where the God is depicted as the destroyer, the
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