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Day1
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Arrive at Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport, Gwalior, and get transferred to your hotel. In the evening, visit the Gwalior fort where you will be entertained by the sound and light show. Return to the hotel for the night.
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Day2
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Today morning post breakfast, an exciting city sightseeing tour awaits you. Visit these iconic places that define Gwalior
- Teli Ka Mandir: A mandir situated in the Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- Sas Bahu ka Mandir: Also known as the Sahastrabahu Mandir,, it is covered in beautiful carvings and is widely known to be an architectural marvel.
- Gujari Mahal museum: It is famous for its Shalabhanjika Yakshi, Nataraj Ardhanareshwar, Trimurthi and Yamraj sculptures. Apart from this, a terracotta collection ranging from the 2nd to 5th century images of Ram, Sita and others can also be seen in the museum. Return to your hotel for the night.
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Day3
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After breakfast, check-out and drive from Gwalior to Orcha. Check-in to your hotel here and in the evening, visit the following places:
- Jehangir Mahal: The Jehangir Mahal was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century, to mark the occasion of Emperor Jehangir's visit to the city. Fragile chhatries and ornate trellis work heighten the effect of artistic richness.
- The Raj Mahal: It was built by Madhukar Shah, the religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo.
- Chatrabhuj Temple: One of the city's greatest attractions is the Chaturbhuj Temple, which is situated right opposite the Raja Mahal. Dedicated to the four-armed deity, Chaturbhuj (Chaturbhuj literally means four-armed), the temple has plenty of light and space inside, a feature unusual for a Hindu temple. Return to your hotel for the night.
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Day4
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Post breakfast today morning, check-out and drive from Orcha to Khajuraho. On arrival, check-in to your hotel here. You will visit the following places today:
- Khajuraho: Khajuraho, is worldly known for its magnificent temples of erotica built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. Khajuraho is world heritage town, the temples are scattered in an area of 8 sq km.
- Western group of Temples: The western group of temples, consisting of the massive Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu's consort Laxman, the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali.
- Archaeological museum: Explore the royalty of the Chandela dynasty with its collection of stone sculptures. Return to the hotel for the night.
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Day5
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Post breakfast, head for a tour of the iconic temples of Khajuraho
- The Eastern group of Temples: Consisting of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular.
- The Jain temples of Parshvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath: Built during the Chandela rule, many tourists flock to see the intricate Jain inscriptions on the temples.
- The temples of Ravana and Brahma/Hanuman: These group of temples have a very historic feel owing to its beautiful carvings that depict the stories from the Hindu Mythologies. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day6
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After breakfast, the day is yours to do as you please till its time to check-out of your hotel and you will be transferred to the airport or railway station for your flight back home
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