Excursion Trip to Orchha from Khajuraho

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Go City Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: • English speaking local and history professional guide.
Included: • One time entrance at all the required places.
Included: • Lunch at any good seating restaurant.
Included: • Hotel Pickup and drop in a private vehicle

Not included

Not included: • Gratuities (recommended)
Not included: • Drinks
Not included: • Souvenir photos or DVDs

Itinerary

Orchha

3 hours

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.
Jahangir Mahal

45 min Admission included

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.
Stop 3

30 min Admission included

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.
Chaturbhuj Temple

30 min Admission included

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
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

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.