tour type: Family,Group
theme type: Cultural Tours

about

Orchha once the capital city of the Bundelas, Orchha, set among a wonderful complex of well preserved palaces and temples. Visit the forts surrounded by the battlement walls, the famous Raja Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, each showing the grandeur of the Mughal architecture and the Rajput Temples inside the building. One can enjoy the spectacular light and sound show in the Jahangir Mahal, which depicts the history of the town Orchha. There are numerous chhatris or cenotaphs that surround the fort, along the Betwa River. Orchha tour is the perfect way to indulge yourself in the vastness of the historical monuments along with the beauty of the beautiful Betwa River and the nearby shores. Take your family and close ones on a journey that will be cherished forever.

unique experiences

  • Visit to Phool Bagh, Orchha Fort complex, Laxminarayan Temple and  Ram Raja Temple.
  • Visit to Chhatris; Tribal Village Walk and TARA Gram
  • Visit to Western Group of Temples
  • Visit to Raneh Falls and Nature Trek
  • Optional: Cycling tour (which can be done during winters or in the evening).



destinations

Orchha day 1-3
Khajuraho day 3-5

tour inclusions

hotels

5 star hotel

transportation

(Destinations)

sightseeing

(Destinations)

best time to visit

Orchha Aug to April
Khajuraho Aug to April

time zone

India Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30
day 1
Delhi – Jhansi ( Train), Jhansi - Orchha (18 Kms / 30 Mins)

Arrive Jhansi (by Gatiman Exp  Dep: 08:10 Hrs/Arr 12:35 Hrs.), On arrival you will be picked up by our  car and driver to take you to Orchha. On Arrival at Check-in at Hotel. Afternoon get ready for the local sightseeing tour covering the main highlights of Orchha, include a Guided visit to Phool Bagh, Orchha fort complex, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Raja Ram Temple. After exploring these places we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay. Orchha Fort complex is a must visit attraction of town with a number of palaces within it portraying the stories of wonderful past. It is the only place in country where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king and not as a God.  Phool Bagh is a stunning garden in Orchha that represents the rich artistic sense of the royal rulers of the Bundelkhand dynasty. It also reflects the natural wonder of the place during the bygone era.

Highlights:

Visit to Phool Bagh, Orchha Fort complex, Laxminarayan Temple and Raja Ram Temple.

 Orchha Palace & Convention Centre

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

 0 hours 30 mins

day 2
Orchha            

Start your day with a healthy breakfast in the hotel. Rest of the day is free kept free for personal activities i.e. Spa to rejuvenate or Swim in the pool or you can also opt to explore other interesting places of Orchha such as Chattris and TARA gram. You can also choose an optional Rafting on direct payment basis as this activity is not a part of the package and subject to the water lever in Betwa River. Later return back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay. Chattris are basically the tombs of Maharajas which have been positioned on prominent platforms and supported by pillars. They are designed and structured in a unique way allowing them to enter in the list of major tourist attractions of Orchha. Tribal Village Walk with Visit to Taragram Project from OrchhaVisit the tribal village, to see the family houses and lifestyles. Interact up close to learn clay pot making for water and oil to use and to sell. Pots with a small slit are used as money boxes and have to be smashed to release the money. The clay comes from the Betwa river bank and the wheel was spun on a spike turned by a stick in a groove on the outside. Visit the school building which has the names of the teachers and the number of pupils painted on the wall, with a chalk area on the wall of a class area. Meals are provided each day which encourages the children to come to school.  Visit Taragram paper making factory, an NGO. It receives waste from the clothing industry all over India and uses the cotton fibres to make paper. From a pulp it is made into layers of the required thickness and then pressed and dried, rolled to make it thinner, and then cut to size. They make watermarked paper for degree certificates as well as books, photo frames, lampshades, waste bins etc. This NGO provides job to the ladies in tribe to make their life better. Return back to your hotel in Orchha.

Highlights:

Visit to Chhatris; Tribal Village Walk and TARA Gram

 Orchha Palace & Convention Centre

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

day 3
Orchha - Khajuraho (195 Kms / 02:30 Hrs)

After breakfast in the morning,  drive to Khajuraho. On arrival, check in at hotel and afternoon get ready for the tour of Khajuraho. We will be visiting the legendary Western Group of temples. These temples are famous for their unique and ancient engravings. After witnessing some of the major wonders of Chandela rulers. Rest of the day is Free to visit around the town.Stay overnight at Hotel.  

Highlights:

Visit to Western Group of Temples

 SYNA Heritage Hotel

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

 02 hours 30 mins

day 4
In Khajuraho

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the morning. Followed by this, you will be taken on an excursion to Raneh Water Falls through a 23 Kms road drive. Just to let you know, Raneh Water Falls is one of the most exquisite waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh. In the Chattarpur district, the waterfall is around 30 metres deep and is formed with crystalline granite of green, red, misty white, pink and grey colours. Return to hotel, if interested one can enjoy cycling and then take rest.  Overnight stay at hotel.

Highlights:

Visit to Raneh Falls and Nature Trek; Optional: Cycling tour (which can be done during winters or in the evening).

 SYNA Heritage Hotel

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

day 5
Khajuraho - Jhansi (200 Kms / 03:30 Hrs )Jhansi - New Delhi (Train )

After breakfast relax a bit and 1200 hrs check-out from hotel and drive to Jhansi to board Train Shatabdi express ( Dep. 18:30 / Arr. 23:30 Hrs).

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

 03 hours 30 mins

Price starts from INR 22,815 (starting price per adult)


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