Private Day Excursion to Chanderi from Orchha
- 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this full-day trip from Orchha, visit the 11th century historical town of Chanderi situated in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Explore the town's numerous landmarks like Babur's Mosque, Khuni Darwaza and Koshak Mahal and find out about Chanderi's rich history from your guide. The visit includes a vegetarian picnic lunch. This is a private tour, limited to no more than 15 travelers per booking. Highlights: • Historical town of Ashoknagar • Only mosque in India without minars • Khandargiri Jain temples • Hand-woven Chanderi sarees
Inclusions
What's included
- Vegetarian picnic lunch (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Food & beverages, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Chanderi that is at a distance of 70 miles from Orchha. The history of this town can be traced back from the early Vedic period to several later kingdoms - the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century, the Tughlaq dynasty and the Mughals in the 16th century. You will visit the 15th century ruins of Koshak Mahal, built entirely out of white sandstone. Your guide will tell you the tragic tale of the legendary Kati Ghati Gateway. Drive to the Khandagiri Jain temples, which were cut out of stone around 700 years ago. The major highlight of this set of temples is a gigantic 45 feet statue of the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabnath that is carved on the surface of a hillock. Apart from its historic monuments, Chanderi is also famous for its hand-woven Chanderi sarees. Enjoy a home-cooked vegetarian picnic lunch. After lunch you will be driven back to your hotel in Orchha
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Comfortable casual attire and walking shoes are recommended.
- Ensure you have adequate sun protection.
How it compares in Orccha
- Its from-price is 114% above the median of the 15 experiences we list in Orccha.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 15.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Orccha
Orchha is a small medieval town on the Betwa River in Madhya Pradesh, with palaces, soaring temples and royal cenotaphs from the Bundela dynasty.
Orchha was the capital of the Bundela rulers from the sixteenth century, set on an island and bank of the Betwa River in Madhya Pradesh. A stone causeway leads to the palace complex, where the Jahangir Mahal, built in the seventeenth century by Bir Singh Deo to welcome the Mughal emperor, rises in tiers of balconies and domes, and the Raj Mahal holds painted walls.
