Private tour : Khajuraho Half Day Temple tour
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Private tour : Khajuraho Half Day Temple tour

5 h
Private
Half Day
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Stop At: Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Western Temples, Khajuraho India

Meet your Guide in hotel Lobby at 9:00 AM. Your Trip starts with a Visit such places In Western Side temples Kandariya Mahadeo The 31m high temple is the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple with exquisite carvings and intricate and detailed craftsmanship in stone depicting divine deities, celestial maidens, eternal lovers, gods and goddesses. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and enshrines the 'linga'. Chaunsath Yogini temple is the earliest temple of the group that has survived. It belongs to 900 AD and is dedicated Goddess Kali. It has the distinction of being the only granite temple here.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Chitragupta Temple, Rajnagar Rd, Khajuraho 471606 India

Chitragupta Temple is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev). It faces towards east or the rising sun and the imposing image of the image of the deity in the inner sanctum is as high as five feet and is shown driving a horse-drawn chariot.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vishwanath Temple, Rajnagar Rd, Sevagram, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606, India

It is in front of this temple and the Vishwanatha temple that most of the dance performances take place during the Khajuraho Dance Festival. Vishwanatha Temple has impressive entrances with magnificent stone guarding its northern steps and royal masonry elephants taking care of the southern steps. The three-headed image of Lord Brahma in the temple is not less captivating. Lakshmana Temple: A pretty Vaishnava temple flaunts a lintel over its entrance depicting the divine trinity of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva along with Goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Lord Vishnu. Matangeshwara Temple Situated outside the premises of Western group of temples, this Lord Shiva's temple is known for the daunting eight-feet high lingam that it enshrines

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bhagwan Parshwanath Jain Mandir, Eastern Group of Temples, Sevagram, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606, India

Then followed to the tour Eastern Group temples , Parsvanatha Temple The largest Jain temple of the Eastern group has intricate stone carvings, especially, the sculptures on the northern outer wall of the temple are certainly praiseworthy. It enshrines a throne facing the bull emblem that represents the the first tirthankara, Adinatha. Ghantai Temple has remarkable frescos depicting the 16 dreams of the mother of Lord Mahavira at the time of his birth and a Jain goddess mounted on a winged Garuda. Adinatha Temple: This temple is richly ornamented with delicate and pretty scultures including those of yakshis.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India

It is dedicated to the first Jain tirthankara (saint), Adinath. Most of the temple here belong to Jain faith but there are three Hindu temples of the group, namely, the Brahma temple enshrining a four-faced linga Also you will see Vamana temple with divine carvings of sensuous celestial maidens in various poses adorning its outer walls and the Javari temple with a opulently carved doorway.

Later Drive back to Khajuraho Hotel around 13:30 hrs for Drop off at your Hotel.


Duration: 45 minutes

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Included
  • Driver and English Speaking Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Entry/Admission - Kandariya Mahadev Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Chitragupta Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Vishwanath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Bhagwan Parshwanath Jain Mandir
  • Entry/Admission - Khajuraho Temples
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; sleeveless tops and short shorts are not recommended
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended
  • This private tour operates with a maximum of 8 people
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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