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Khajuraho Temples - 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.
- Private transportation
- Expert local guide
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient hotel pick up and drop off
- Comprehensive full day city tour of Khajuraho
- Gratitude (Tip to the Driver and guide)
- Entrances of the monuments
- Lunch
Khajuraho is famous for its temples that stand out for their erotic sculptures and awe-inspiring architecture, constructed between the ninth and twelfth centuries during the reign of the Chandela Dynasty.
During this comprehensive day trip, your itinerary will be divided into two parts. In one part, your tour guide will accompany you to several of the remaining two dozen temples. In the second part, you will traverse through the bustling markets of the city, hunting for indigenous crafts.
Once the day draws to an end, you have the choice to head back to your initial meeting point or prolong your stay to witness the mesmerising sound and light spectacle at the Western Group of Temples.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
