Khajuraho Trip Overview
Explore on a trip of going back to the era of royal princely states of India on an excursion trip to Orchha. Drive to the rural lanes of Madhya Pradesh to visit the former royal capital. With your historian guide know about all the historical palaces, forts and monuments built-in 16th -17th century. Rewind back to the royalism of Orchha with its architectural beauties.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Khajuraho, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
Explore on a trip of going back to the era of royal princely states of India on an excursion trip to Orchha. Drive to the rural lanes of Madhya Pradesh to visit the former royal capital. With your historian guide know about all the historical palaces, forts and monuments built-in 16th -17th century. Rewind back to the royalism of Orchha with its architectural beauties.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Orchha, Orchha, Tikamgarh District, Madhya Pradesh
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. En-route guide will describe you the tour plan in detail. Orchha is a small, pretty village valley amidst the hills, formed by the flow of Betwa River in the region.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Jahangir Mahal, Bhadbhada Road, Orchha 472246 India
On arrival, your first stop will be at 17th century monumental palace Jahangir Mahal, formed in the memory of Emperor Jahangir. The palace is a marvellous beauty designed with delicate chhatris (elevated pavillions) and exquisite work of trellis.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hotel Raj Mahal The Palace, Near Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, Orchha Jhansi Rd, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 472246, India
Later take a look of Raj Mahal, another stunning palace of 17th century crowned with chhatris. Its architecture is intricately designed with murals featuring various religious elements.
Next is a visit to Rai Praveen Mahal. These two-storeyed brick-built palaces is a formation in commemoration of 16th-century poet and musician. The major attraction of this palace is the prismatic sun rays slipping in the main hall and other chambers of the palace through the exquisitely carved recesses. The view will leave you awestruck.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chaturbhuj Temple, Near Laxminarayan Temple, Orchha 472246 India
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 divine and peace
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, MP SH 37, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 472246, India
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 trip 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.
Duration: 1 hour
