Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the
little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna.
Later visit the Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by
Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. In the evening transfer to the
railway station to board the schedule train for Satna. Overnight stay at the
board.
Day 18:
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Assistant on arrival at Satna Railway station early morning
and drive to the Khajuraho. On arrival check in to the hotel.
After relaxation visit to witness the Western group of Temples
consisting of the massive Lakshmana Temple
dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Lakshmi and Varaha temples dedicated to
Vishnu-s consort Lakshman, the Kandariya Mahadev Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. The
sightseeing followed by visiting Eastern group of Temples and visit the Jain
temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Also visit Archaeological
museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty.
Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 19:
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After an early breakfast, later check out the hotel and drive to
airport to board the afternoon flight to Varanasi, assistance
on arrival in Varanasi and transfer to the hotel. Relax for
some time & take an excursion tour to
Sarnath, located at 10 Kms from Varanasi where Lord Buddha gave his first
sermon to the five holy men; visit at Dharmarajika Stupa The 110 ft tall
Dhamekh Stupa marks the place where Buddha preached first sermon., also
visit to Archaeological museum, the collection of ancient Buddhist relics and
antiques comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisatva images, also see the
Ashok Pillar with 4 lions, built in 3rd Centaury BC., symbolize both Ashoks'\s
imperial rule and the kingship of the Buddha. The four-lion capital was
adopted as the emblem of the modern Indian republic. After visit drive back to
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