UNESCO's Eastern Temples at Khajuraho - A Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Khajuraho is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located about 385 miles southeast of New Delhi. Khajuraho has the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986 and is considered one of the "seven wonders" of India. The monuments in this area are divided into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Today we will be visiting the eastern group of temples. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour. Highlights • Parsvanath Temple • Adinatha Temple • Ghantai Temple • Brahma Temple
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Services of a English Speaking Guide
- Private air-conditioned transport
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Khajuraho and driven to the Eastern Cluster of Temples. Your guide will accompany you and explain the significance of each temple you visit. Parsvanath temple is the oldest, largest and best known of the Jain temples. Adinatha Temple is dedicated to Thirthankara Adinatha. Ghantai temple, belonging to the Jain faith, is the only Jain temple that is not protected by any encircling wall, as case with other temples The Javari Temple was constructed between 1075 to 1100 AD. This temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu was built in Nirandhar style. The Vamana Temple was dedicated to 5th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Vamana. It was constructed between 1050 to 1075 AD. The Hanuman Temple is situated on a platform in Khajuraho village. Lastly, the Brahma Temple is one of the three Hindu Temples in the Eastern group of temples in Khajuraho, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. At the conclusion of your tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Khajuraho.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- 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
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Khajuraho
- Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 85 experiences we list in Khajuraho.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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.
