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From Khajuraho: Orccha Fortress Guided Day Trip
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 8h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Wander among colourful murals, intricate carvings, and stunning architecture
- Explore a series of ancient temples spread across the Orccha Fortress Complex
- Discover the stories behind the the Raja Mahal and Rai Praveen Mahal
- Admire the boldly colourful murals and religious artwork in the Raja Mahal
- Walk among the soaring spires and palatial architecture of the Ram Raja Temple
Activity location
- Khajuraho
- Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Khajuraho
- Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, India
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A Day Trip of Orchha from Khajuraho
- 8h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
- Tour guide
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Entry fees to attractions
What you can expect
Visit a series of temples at the Orccha Fortress on a day trip from Khajuraho. See a variety of stunning architecture, carvings and murals at these sites.
Get picked up from your chosen location in Khajuraho and begin your journey to the Orchha Fort Complex.
Your first stop will be at Jehangir Mahal, which was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th Century. Admire its strong lines counterbalanced by delicate chhatris and trellis work.
Next, visit the Raja Mahal, built by Madhukar Shah, the deeply religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. Be amazed as the plain exteriors, crowned by chhatris, give way to interiors with boldly colourful murals featuring a variety of religious themes.
Afterwards, go to the Rai Praveen Mahal, built for the poet and musician Rai Praveen. Walk into this structure, surrounded by the beautiful landscaped gardens of Anand Mahal. See its skilfully carved niches, which allow light into the building.
Your next visit will be to Ram Raja Temple. Find out about the charming legend attached to this palace-turned-temple as you discover its soaring spires and palatial architecture.
Follow the flagstone path to your next stop at Laxmi Narayana Temple. Contemplate this structure's curious synthesis of fort and temple characteristics. Visit the interiors, which contain some of the complex's most stunning murals.
Finally, make your way to Phool Bagh, which is laid out as a formal garden. Marvel at the central row of fountains, which culminates in an eight-pillared palace pavilion. Descend into subterranean structure below, which was the cool summer retreat of the Orchha kings. An
Get dropped off back at your chosen location Khajuraho at the end of the tour.
Location
Activity location
- Khajuraho
- Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Khajuraho
- Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, India