Khajuraho Tour Package

Khajuraho Temples History : Madhya Pradesh is land of great antiquity. Madhya Pradesh is the home of monuments representative of various periods of history. Among most popular world heritage sites of Central India like Rock paintings, Buddhist Stupas and Temples, Khajuraho is known for its ornate temples that are spectacular piece of human imagination, artistic creativity, magnificent architectural work and deriving spiritual peace through eroticism. Khajuraho Temples are among the most beautiful medieval monuments in the country. These temples were built by the Chandella ruler between AD 900 and 1130. It was the golden period of Chandella rulers. It is presumed that it was every Chandella ruler has built atleast one temple in his lifetime. So all Khajuraho Temples are not constructed by any single Chandella ruler but Temple building was a tradition of Chandella rulers and followed by almost all rulers of Chandella dynasty.

The first recorded mention of the Khajuraho temples is in the accounts of Abu Rihan al Biruni in AD 1022 and the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta in AD 1335. Local tradition lists 85 temples in Khajuraho out of which only 25 temples are surviving after various stages of preservation and care. All these temples are scattered over an area of about 9 square miles. Khajuraho is believed to be the religious capital of Chandellas. Chandella rulers had tried to discriminate politics from religious & cultural activities, so they established their political capital in Mahoba which is about 60km. away from Khajuraho and religious/cultural capital in Khajuraho. Whole Khajuraho was enclosed by a wall with about 8 gates used for entry/exit. It is believed that each gate is flanked by two date/palm trees. Due to these date trees present Khajuraho get its name Khajura-vahika. In hindi language, "Khajura" means 'Date' and "Vahika" means 'Bearing'. In history Khajuraho is also described with the name of Jejakbhukti.

khajuraho temples India :- After fall of Chandella dynasty (after AD 1150), Khajuraho Temples suffered destruction & disfigurement by muslim invaders in this area which forced local people to leave Khajuraho. As muslim invaders had a ruling policy of intolerance for worship places of other religions so all the citizens of Khajuraho left the town with a hope that its solitude will not attract attention of muslim invaders into the temple area and in this way both temple and they themselves will remain unhurt. So from about 13th century to 18th century, Khajuraho temples remain in forest cover, away from popularity till it was re-discovered by British engineer T. S. Burt.

Destinations Covered : Delhi » Jaipur » Agra » Khajuraho » Varanasi » Delhi » Departure
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Day 01, Arrival in Delhi:
Our representative will meet you at the airport and welcome you to Gem Trigon with Khajuraho & Varanasi tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi. Transfer to the hotel and the rest of the time is at leisure.Delhi is the entertainment hub and a place which showcases the changing facets of contemporary Indian culture. In the evening indulge in any activity. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day 02, Delhi Sightseeing:
Post breakfast tour the New Delhi which include your visit to the majestic India Gate, Memorial Arch of World War I, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, National Art Gallery and Museum. After lunch visit Raj Ghat, the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and pay tribute to his soul. Visit the majestic red sandstone architecture Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. At the end of the day a sumptuous dinner will be served to you. Stay overnight.

Day 03, Delhi-Jaipur (250 kms):
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, enroute explores the Indian villages. On arrival, check in at the hotel. In the evening drive past the roads of pink city. Have a night view of the city. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day 04, Jaipur:
Post breakfast, get ready for the full day sightseeing in Jaipur. You will visit the Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Museum, temple, etc. Shop at the markets of Jaipur. You can pick up souvenirs for your near and dear ones. After a theme dinner party, stay overnight.

Day 05, Jaipur-Agra (250 kms):
On the 5th day of Gem Trigon with Khajuraho & Varanasi tour head towards Agra city located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. On the way explore the Mughal monuments at Fatehpur Sikri, a world heritage site. On arrival in Agra take the hotel. Thereafter visit Agra Fort and It-mad-Daulah's Tomb. After Mughlai dinner, stay overnight.

Day 06, Agra-Jhansi by train and Drive to Khajuraho (Enroute Orchha):
On the 6th day Gem Trigon with Khajuraho & Varanasi tour you will explore the amazing Taj Mahal at dawn. Explore the white marble architecture. Then check out the hotel and take the train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi meet our representative and he will drive to you to Khajuraho. Enroute visit the medieval temples of Orcha. Continue drive to Khajuraho and on arrival take the hotel.

Khajuraho is one of the most visited destinations in India known for the Medieval Hindu and Jain erotic sculptures of the Temples. Khajuraho temples are World Heritage Site. The sculpture and erotic carvings depict the life of the gods and goddesses.After dinner, stay overnight.

Day 07, Khajuraho-Varanasi (By flight):
After breakfast, your Khajuraho tour will start. Visit the great Kandariya Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Explore the erotic carvings of the temple. Then you tour the three Hindu Temples of Khajuraho known as Brahman, Vamana and Javari. While you explore the erotic carvings and sculptures you will feel musical rhythms. Also tour the Jain Temples of Khajuraho.Return back to the hotel and have the lunch. Then transfer to airport where you board a flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel.Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The Ghats of Varanasi is home to various temples and sadhus. Varanasi tour also covers excursion tour to Sarnath and Benaras Hindu University. Varanasi was abode to the Indian writers like Kabir, Tulsidas, and Ravi Das.Evening, visit the Ghats of River Ganga to watch the evening Aarti. After dinner, stay overnight at hotel.

Day 08,Varanasi:
Enjoy a boat cruise on the Holy River Ganga. You can take a holy dip in Ganga. The Ghats pf Ganga are full of life.

Post breakfast, you set out your excursion tour to Sarnath which is 10 kilometers away from Varanasi. Visit the stupa, monasteries and temples. Then proceed to the Benaras Hindu University and explore the museum which has a rare collection of artifacts and paintings.After dinner, stay overnight.

Day 09, Varanasi-Delhi (by flight):
Drive to the airport and take the flight to Delhi and then onward flight to nest destination.

History Of Khajuraho :- Khajuraho was the historic capital of the Chandellas, who ruled over this area from the 9th through the 13th centuries. It was known as Kharjuravahaka. Tradition has it that the city gates were ornamented with two golden Kharjura or date palm trees. It is also believed that the name was derived from the numerous date palm trees that thrived in the vicinity.

The Khajuraho temples were re-discovered in 1838 by British officer T.S Burt who was quite surprised when he was faced with all these brilliant graphic, erotic and sensuous sculptures covering the interior and exterior walls of the temples

The Chandellas trace their origin to the mythical sage Chandratreya born of the moon. The Chandella dynasty came into being after the break up of the Pratiharas. During the reign of the rulers Harsha and Yashovarma or Lakshavarma in the 1st half of the 10th century, the Chandellas rose to power. Lakshavarma was succeeded by Dhanga who ruled for about 50 years and it was during his rule that several temples were constructed at Khajuraho.