Khajuraho 3-Day Sightseeing Tour from The City of Bhopal

Explore Khajuraho's UNESCO-listed temples, renowned for their intricate carvings and architectural grandeur dating back to the 10th century. Marvel at the exquisite sculptures depicting various facets of life and spirituality amidst the serene surroundings of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Highlights 

• Take a tour of the monuments that have stood tall since the 11th century.
• Explore the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagadambika Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, and many more during this tour.
• Service of an experienced driver and a comfortable vehicle.

Detailed overview

• Khajuraho, located in Madhya Pradesh, India, is renowned for its group of Hindu and Jain temples known for their exquisite and intricate erotic sculptures. These temples, built between 950 and 1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and showcase exceptional craftsmanship and architectural splendor, making Khajuraho a significant cultural and historical destination.

Khajuraho 3-Day Sightseeing Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Bhopal - Khajuraho: Local Sightseeing

• On the first day, your tour will begin with an early morning pick-up from your hotel/residence in Bhopal city limits. 
• You will be driven for about 370 kilometres to Khajuraho, and after your arrival, you may check in at your hotel within the Khujaraho city limits.
• The guests may want to relax a little before starting the tour for the day. Please note that most of the temples close at 12 pm and reopen at 4 pm.
• Our team suggests the following temple visits:
• Kandariya Mahadeva Temple: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, meaning "the Great God of the Cave", is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple group found at Khajuraho.
• Devi Jagadambika Temple: One from the group of 25 temples, this temple is one of the most finely decorated temples at Khajuraho.
• Chitragupta Temple: This 11th-century temple is dedicated to the sun god 'Surya'. This is classified as a Monument of National Importance by Archaeological Survey of India.
• After the completion of the tour, the guests will be dropped off at your hotel in Khajuraho city limits.

Day 2: Khajuraho Local Sightseeing

• On the second day, the driver will pick up the guests from the hotel at the time communicated to the driver by the guests.
• The guests may choose to visit the following suggested places or add a few of your own:
• Chaturbhuj Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and its name literally means 'one who has four arms'. This marvel was built in the year 1100 AD.
• Duladeo Temple: This east-facing Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was constructed between 1000 and 1150 AD.
• Nandi Temple: This temple is dedicated to Nandi, 'The Bull', which serves as the mount of Lord Shiva.
• Javari Temple: Javari Temple is a temple that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built between 975 and 1100 A.D. The main idol is broken and headless.
• Varaha Temple: This temple enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple depicts Varaha as a purely animal form.
• Vishvanatha Temple: Yet again, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the name literally means 'Lord of the Universe'.
  
• Parshvanatha Temple: It is a 10th-century Jain temple at Khajuraho; it is now dedicated to Parshvanatha, although it was probably built as an Adinatha shrine during the Chandela period.
• Vamana Temple: It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75.
• Chausath Yogini Temple: This rectangular-plan temple is the oldest surviving temple in Khujaraho.
• Matangeshvara Temple:  Among the Chandela-era monuments of Khajuraho, it is the only Hindu temple that is still actively used for worship.
• After the completion of the tour, the guests will be dropped off at your hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 3: Khajuraho - Bhopal

• After the pick-up from the hotel, the following places may be visited before starting the return journey to Bhopal:.
• Ghantai Temple: This is a ruined Jain temple in Khajuraho; it was dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara Rishabhanatha.
• Shivasagar Lake, the lake, falls next to the renowned western group of temples.
• Post-tour, you will be driven back to Bhopal, and on the way, you may choose to make a stop beside the Benisagar Reservoir.