Private Custom Tour: Khajuraho Sightseeing with Guide
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Khajuraho temples are one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. Visit these temples located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The erotic sculptures of Khajuraho depicting Kama Sutra are unique in the world. These sculptures representing the Indo-Aryan architecture, reflect the Chandela dynasty's passion and immense appreciation for the forbidden art, paradoxically, in the land of Kama Sutra.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Camera charges at monuments
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Known for the immaculate and erotic sculptures of its temples, Khajuraho has successfully taught the lessons of spirituality over greed. This wondrous heritage town is encircled with the Vindhya Mountain Ranges to make it even more delightful. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khajuraho showcases beautiful inscriptions also. The Khajuraho temples were built in the short span of a hundred years, from 950-1050 AD in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived till today to constitute one of the world's great artistic wonders. The temples of Khajuraho are India's unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression. Life, in every form and mood, has been captured in stone, testifying not only to the craftsman's artistry but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs under whose rule the temples were conceived and constructed.
It is the tallest and largest amongst all the temples of Khajuraho), built around 1025-1050 AD, this temple exudes grandeur and finesse in its architecture. With beautiful frescos of women in various postures adorning the walls of this temple, this place is one of the most stunning tourist sites in Khajuraho. This magnificent temple has approximately 800 sculptures carved on the interior and exterior walls of this. It is also considered to be the celestial abode of the Lord Shiva.
The oldest and most aesthetically pleasing temples among the western group of Khajuraho Temples, the Lakshman temple is named after the ruler of that time. The trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva is depicted.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Delhi Airport Service
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Khajuraho
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 85 experiences we list in Khajuraho.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a small town in central India known for its World Heritage temples, richly carved with sculpture and about a thousand years old.
Khajuraho lies in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, among farmland and low hills. Its temples were built by the Chandela dynasty between about 950 and 1050, and roughly a quarter of the original number survive. The Western Group, set in landscaped gardens, includes the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, whose tall spire is covered in sculpture.
Top-ranked sights in Khajuraho: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple.
