Khajuraho Trip Overview
A long drive trip to this invincible fortress structure for a perfect day out from Khajuraho. Get back to the past in the lanes of history of the fort and mythological stories which make it much more an attraction yet today with the architecture still dying for.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Khajuraho, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A long drive trip to this invincible fortress structure for a perfect day out from Khajuraho. Get back to the past in the lanes of history of the fort and mythological stories which make it much more an attraction yet today with the architecture still dying for.
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Stop At: Kalinjar Fort, Banda District Near foothills of Vindhya Range, Khajuraho 210129 India
This exclusively designed excursion trip will start with your driver picking you up from your hotel at 8:00 in the morning. The heritage city of Khajuraho is not only about its beauty but also hide such outskirt locations near to it. Kalinjar Fort, 130km from Khajuraho, is one such historical and architectural jewel. Situated in Banda district, this fortress was built by Chandela ruler on a holy hill in the 10th century.
Kalinjar means the destroyer of time. It is believed that Lord Shiva drank the poison during the churning of great ocean and came here to overcome the ‘God of Death- Kal’. He won over his death and made this place a holy site amongst Hindus. The place came into much more existence with the formation of the fort in the Chandela Dynasty. The place holds its significance of many other historical tales and also have a unique architectural formation. Also known to be a perfect place for meditation due to its natural aura.
After the visit to the fort, we will be back to Khajuraho and driver will drop you back at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
