Orchha Trip Overview
On this full-day trip from Orchha, visit the 11th century historical town of Chanderi situated in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Explore the town’s numerous landmarks like Babur’s Mosque, Khuni Darwaza and Koshak Mahal and find out about Chanderi’s rich history from your guide. The visit includes a vegetarian picnic lunch. This is a private tour, limited to no more than 15 travelers per booking.
Highlights:
• Historical town of Ashoknagar
• Only mosque in India without minars
• Khandargiri Jain temples
• Hand-woven Chanderi sarees
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Orchha, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India
On this full-day trip from Orchha, visit the 11th century historical town of Chanderi situated in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Explore the town’s numerous landmarks like Babur’s Mosque, Khuni Darwaza and Koshak Mahal and find out about Chanderi’s rich history from your guide. The visit includes a vegetarian picnic lunch. This is a private tour, limited to no more than 15 travelers per booking.
Highlights:
• Historical town of Ashoknagar
• Only mosque in India without minars
• Khandargiri Jain temples
• Hand-woven Chanderi sarees
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chanderi, Chanderi, Ashoknagar District, Madhya Pradesh
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Chanderi that is at a distance of 70 miles from Orchha.
The history of this town can be traced back from the early Vedic period to several later kingdoms – the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century, the Tughlaq dynasty and the Mughals in the 16th century.
You will visit the 15th century ruins of Koshak Mahal, built entirely out of white sandstone. Your guide will tell you the tragic tale of the legendary Kati Ghati Gateway.
Drive to the Khandagiri Jain temples, which were cut out of stone around 700 years ago. The major highlight of this set of temples is a gigantic 45 feet statue of the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabnath that is carved on the surface of a hillock.
Apart from its historic monuments, Chanderi is also famous for its hand-woven Chanderi sarees.
Enjoy a home-cooked vegetarian picnic lunch. After lunch you will be driven back to your hotel in Orchha
Duration: 6 hours
