Full Day Excursion Trip to Orchha from Khajuraho
About this activity
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9 Hours
English
Overview
With your historian guide know about all the historical palaces, forts, and monuments built in the 16th -17th centuries. Rewind back to the royalism of Orchha with its architectural beauties.
Highlights
- Know about the ancient stories of central Indian kings and Orchha’s history
- See the very famous four-storeyed Chaturbhuj Temple and Rai Praveen Mahal
- Visit the elaborately ornamented Jahangir Mahal and Raj Mahal Palace
Description
This privately designed excursion trip will start with your driver picking you up from your hotel at 9:00 in the morning. You will drive around 172 km to Orchha in your private vehicle from Khajuraho which will take some 4-5 hours. An en-route guide will describe the tour plan in detail. Orchha is a small, pretty village valley amidst the hills, formed by the flow of the Betwa River in the region.
On arrival, your first stop will be at the 17th-century monumental palace Jahangir Mahal, formed in memory of Emperor Jahangir. The palace is a marvelous beauty designed with delicate chhatris (elevated pavilions) and exquisite work of trellis.
Later take a look at Raj Mahal, another stunning palace of the 17th century crowned with chhatris. Its architecture is intricately designed with murals featuring various religious elements.
Next is a visit to Rai Praveen Mahal. This two-storeyed brick-built palace is a formation in commemoration of a 16th-century poet and musician. The major attraction of this palace is the prismatic sun rays slipping into the main hall and other chambers of the palace through the exquisite carved recesses. The view will leave you awestruck.
Later move to visit the Chaturbhuj Temple with your guide. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his ‘Ramavtar’ this temple is standing on a huge rectangular stone platform. The exterior of the temple is simply ornamented with two large and four small spires. Interior of the temple is decorated with richly carved designs on the wall. It will be a lifetime experience to visit this temple for the attainment of divinity and peace.
After visiting the major attractions of Orchha, if you are left with more time, energy, and passion to know more, you can also visit other attractions such as- Laxmi Narayan Temple, Janki Mandir, Phool Bagh, Jugal Kishore, Siddh Baba ka Sthan, Chhatris Cenotaphs, and Hanuman Mandir.
You can stop for lunch between the trips with your guide whenever you feel hungry in Orchha at any good seating restaurant.
After the tour, the driver will drive you back to Khajuraho and drop you at your hotel.
Inclusions
- Hotel Pickup and drop in a private vehicle
- English-speaking local and history professional guide.
- One-time entrance at all the required places.
- Lunch at any good seating restaurant.
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Drinks
- Souvenir photos or DVDs
- We pick up all travelers
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off provided from all locations in Khajuraho.
- It is advisable to wear comfortable footwear for walking. Additionally, when visiting places of worship, it is essential to ensure that both knees and shoulders are appropriately covered.
From
$87.47
per person
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