Inclusion :
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Khajuraho
- 1 Night Accommodation at Orchha
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Gwalior
- Breakfast at Khajuraho, Gwalior and Orchha
- 1 AC Sedan car for 2 to 4 Persons and Innova for 6 Persons
- All Toll and Parking included
- All Transfers and Sightseeing as per Itinerary
Exclusion :
- Government Service Tax @ 5% (GST)or as applicable
- Camera fees
- Guide
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions” part.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
PRICE ON REQUEST
How to reach
Make Gwalior entry and exit point for your trip as it is the major city with maximum connectivity.
By air – Gwalior and Khajuraho have airports but Khajuraho airport has very limited connectivity. Gwalior has direct flights from Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
By train – Gwalior is well connected to all major cities.
By road – Gwalior is well connected by road. Roads are not as good as in other states. There are frequent bus services (govt. as well as private) to all nearby cities.
Where to stay
Gwalior – you have two options to stay there – one is the railway station area and the other is Lashkar area. If you don’t have a car, stay in Lashkar area. It is a little congested but near to everything.
If you have a car, stay away from the market area to avoid parking issues. You can cover distances easily with a car. No need to stay at the congested place. First, confirm with the hotel reception about parking before booking the hotel.
Jhansi – limited options for accommodation here. Book your stay near Civil lines. You can opt to stay in Orchha which is 30 minutes away from Jhansi and have many resorts.
Khajuraho – Surprisingly, this last stop of the journey had the numerous type of accommodations varying from backpackers’ hostels(Zostel) to luxurious stays like Clarks, Ramada, Radisson and The Lalit.
How to go around – If you have your vehicle then there is no worry else it is very easy to roam around Gwalior, Jhansi, and Khajuraho. You can easily find rickshaw, taxi, and cabs everywhere.
Where to eat
Gwalior – Try kachori at SS Kachoriwala and Bahadura’s Ladoo for breakfast and Lunch at Kwality Restaurant.
Jhansi – Dine at Navbharat or Haveli restaurant. Try snacks at Hot bites/ Narayan chaat bhandar
Khajuraho – Pizza at Raja cafe and Bella Italia.
Few tips for fellow travelers –
- Don’t trust Google to reach a tourist spot. It will fail you again and again. Almost every place has two routes and Google will always tell you the short but wrong one. Ask locals for directions.
- There are two entry gates for Gwalior fort- one is Quila gate in the old city which is very congested. Go there if you don’t have your vehicle but you have to walk uphill to reach the ticket counter. Other is Urvai gate from where vehicles are allowed and is preferred by most of the tourists. Ask locals for directions as Google may not be helpful here.
- Go sightseeing in the early morning to avoid crowd and afternoon heat.
- It is better to first cover Orchha in the morning and after having lunch, go for Jhansi tour as there is not much to see other than fort which can be covered in evening.
- Take a water bottle with you. You will be exhausted exploring these large forts and temple complexes.
Highlights
- Gwalior Gwalior fort- Just like Chittorgarh fort, it is a very large fort located on a hill and it is advisable if you have a vehicle (own or hired) to explore it. Gwalior Fort Gujari Mahal Museum- This museum is near Qila gate. It can be avoided if you are exhausted by Fort tour. Tansen and Mohammad Ghaus Tomb- they are near Qila gate/Gujari mahal- better to take auto-rickshaw there or you will be stuck in the traffic(old city area)- a must-visit place for photographers otherwise can be missed if there is a shortage of time. Sun temple- Dedicated to the Sun God as the name suggests, the Sun Temple in Gwalior has close similarities to the legendary Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha. The temple adorns a breathtaking architecture and thus attracts tourists and devotees from all over the country in large numbers. Jai Vilas Palace-must visit place in Gwalior- this is the residence of the descendants of the royal Maratha Scindia family. The palace also serves as a museum stretched over 35 rooms, houses the Chitrangada Raje Art Gallery and a library. However, it is most popular for its enormous Darbar Hall that is beautified with gilded carvings. It is closed on Wednesday. Ask locals for directions for entry gate.
- Jhansi Jhansi fort – situated in the heart of the city, this fort is the witness of the 1857 mutiny. Fort is not well maintained and there is renovation going on. Inside the Jhansi Fort
- Rani mahal – very near to the fort, it was the residence of Queen Laxmibai and was heavily damaged during the mutiny. This place is very poorly maintained by the government and can be missed. Rani Mahal
- Orchha Orchha fort complex has three palaces – most magnificent is the Jahangir Mahal. This three-storeyed structure even today, retains its original grandeur. Raja Mahal is another flawless piece of art. Rai Parveen Mahal now ruins, once was a beautiful palace with the lush green garden surrounding it. Ram Raja Mandir – It is the only temple in India where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king, hence so named. Cenotaphs – these beautiful structures are built on Betwa riverside. Chaturbhuj Temple – this architectural marvel is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is walking distance away from the Ram Raja Temple. Chaturbhuj Temple
- Khajuraho Here are three groups of temples – Most famous and nearest one are Western groups of the temples which are Hindu temples and they are most talked and most well-preserved temples of the region. You will need 2-3 hours here. No person is allowed to do puja here. Western Group of Temples Then comes the eastern group which are the Jain temples. They appear the same as the western group of temples but are worship place for Jain people. Some of them are preserved but many are damaged and some are being renovated. Last is the southern group of temples- Duladeo and Charbhuja (only temple without erotic sculpture) temple which are Shiv and Vishnu temples. The 3rd one is still under excavation (maybe we get to visit more temples in the future after excavation work is completed). Temple complex opens at sunrise and closes at sunset. Ask for timings. It is at 7 pm in the summers. There is a sound and light show at Western group of temple premises after 7 pm. Ticket charges are Rs.250 per person but the show is not worthy of it and can be missed.
- Raneh and Pandav waterfalls Raneh, a must-visit place is 30 min drive from Khajuraho. On entrance, they charge you according to vehicle type(Rs.600 for a car) and there is guide fee-Rs.75. A guide will take you to falls, tell you the history and geography of the place. Raneh falls are natural. They are canyon formation which you will not find anywhere else in India. It is said that these canyons would have formed because of volcanic eruptions thousands and thousands of years ago.