Embark on a full-day city tour of Khajuraho and immerse yourself in the ancient temples and local handicrafts. Discover the stunning architecture and intricate sculptures while exploring the commercial areas for unique souvenirs. End your day with a mesmerizing sound and light show at the Western Group of Temples.
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Khajuraho - Meet your personal guide at your hotel in Khajuraho at 9am and begin your day with a transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the “Western Group of Temples.”
Start your visit with the Kandariya Mahadev temple, the most popular and beautiful massive structure. It is a magnificent piece of artistic sculptural work decorated with over 870 statues and carvings. Stroll through other temples such as the Chaunset Yogini, dedicated to the Goddess Kali; the Chitragupta or Bharatji, featuring a lovely image of the 11 headed Vishnu; Vishwanath, Nandi, Lakshmana and Visha, dedicated to Shiva, which is the largest and most typical of the temples in this area. Although the Khajuraho temples are more popularly known for their depictions of eroticism, the images are also perfectly balanced with other themes.
In the early afternoon, savor a buffet lunch in one of the city’s best AC restaurants.
Afterward, set out to explore the local handicrafts of the town. In this small town, tourism accounts for the main source of earnings for its local people. Notice how nearly every household is engaged in some kind of commercial activity. Houses are converted into budget hotels, shops and restaurants.
Finally, in the early evening, you can enjoy an optional sound and light show (At your own expense) at the Western Group of Temples complex which provides a brief overview of the life and times of the great Chandela Kings and highlights the story of the exclusive temples from the 10th Century to the present day. The fascinating 50-minute show is presented in both Hindi and English languages.
At the end of the tour, you will be transported to your hotel, airport or railway station in Khajuraho around 7pm approx.
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- Private transportation
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Full day city tour of Khajuraho
- Lunch
- Entrances of the monuments
- Gratitude (Tip to the Driver and guide)
Khajuraho is famous for its intricately designed temples adorned with erotic sculptures and artwork, dating back to the 9th and 12th centuries under the Chandela Dynasty.
Throughout an all-encompassing day trip, your guide will accompany you to see a portion of the 20 surviving temples in one half of the day, while the latter half will be filled with excursions to commercial sites in pursuit of indigenous crafts.
As your enlightening day concludes, you may either choose to be dropped off at your original pickup spot or elect to extend your evening with a spectacle of sound and light at the Western Group of Temples.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.