Express Tour to Gwalior Khajuraho and Panna National Park

Gwalior to Khajuraho: 281 kms

Arrival Gwalior Railway station, Meet and Greet by our company representative, Later drive to Khajuraho, arrival Khajuraho in the evening, Check in Hotel. Night stay.  

Morning after breakfast visit for local sightseeing of places in Western Group, Kandariya mahadeo, The largest and most typical temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Chaunsath Yogini is the only granite temple and the oldest surviving shrine of the group. Eastern Group, Parsvanath, Ghantai temple, Adinath temple etc. In the evening move to explore light and sound show.

Sound & Light Show: 

The Light and Sound show on the Western Group of temples complex the reminds the life and times of the great Chandela Kings and mark out the story of the exclusive temples from the 10th Century to the present day. The 50-minute fascinating show is held in every evening and it runs in Hindi and in English.

HOURS

English 6.30pm Oct-Feb, 7.30pm Mar-Sep

Hindi 7.40pm Oct-Feb, 8.40pm Mar-Sep

This fascinating light & sound spectacle evokes the life and times of the great Chandela Kings and traces the story of the unique temples from the 10th Century to the present day.

Late evening return to Hotel for a night stay. Over night at Khajuraho.

Khajuraho Panna National Park: 30 KMs,  Khajuraho to Orchha: 180, Orchha to Gwalior: 130 kms

Today early morning at 06 AM drive for Jungle Safari at Panna National Park, Arrival Panna National after 01 Hour.

Panna National Park is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The region, famous for its diamond industry, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attractions in India, Khajuraho, the park is recognized as an exciting stop-over destination. 

By 10:30 AM after completing your safari drive back to Khajuraho, check out and drive to Gwalior on the way visit Orchha and if possible Jhansi.

Arrival Orchha, visit the The Royal Chhatris at Bank of Betwa River, Visit Jahangir Mahal, Ram Raja Temple “This beautiful Ram temple has an intriguing history behind it. The Idols which were supposed to be installed in the magnificent Chaturbhuj Temple were kept on the ground where this temple now stands. But once kept on the ground, the idols could not be budged. This marked the place holy and a temple was constructed where the idols were kept. Ram Raja Temple has a serene architecture, adorned with a marble courtyard and colorful walls” also depending upon avalablity of time you can visit The Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal than move to Laxminarayan Temple.

(In India this is the only temple where Lord Ram is worshiped as a king and that too in a palace. A Guard of Honor is held every day, police personnel have been designated as Guards at the temple, much in the manner of a king)

OPTIONAL:

Jhansi Fort: The fort of Maharani Jhansi has strategic importance since the earliest of times. It was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo (1606-27) of Orchha on a rocky hill called Bangra in the town of Balwantnagar (presently known as Jhansi).

The fort has ten gates ( Darwaza). Some of these are Khandero Gate, Datia Darwaza, Unnao gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orcha Gate, Sainyar Gate, Chand Gate.

Among places of interest within the main fort area are the Karak Bijli Toup (Tank), Rani Jhansi Garden, Shiv temple and a “Mazar” of Ghulam Gaus Khan, Moti Bai and Khuda Baksh.

The Jhansi fort, a living testimony of ancient glamour, also has a fine collection of sculptures which provide an excellent inside into the eventful history of Bundelkhand.

Later drive to Gwalior. Arrival Gwalior and night stay.

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and move to visit Gwalior Fort. “Gwalior Fort is a hill fort near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, central India. The fort has existed at least since the 10th century, and the inscriptions and monuments found within what is now the fort campus indicate that it may have existed as early as the beginning of the 6th century” depending upon the avalablity of time visit few more places like.  

Moti Mahal, “A 900 metre walk pass Italian Gardens can take you to another famous and grand attraction, Moti Mahal. A 19th-century palace which was once the secretariat of Madhya Bharat Government, Moti garden flaunts colourful flowers and an extensive work of fountains. Though in a dilapidated condition, it is one of the tourism places that still beautifully displays its tempera coloured walls graced by mosaic mythological paintings of darbars and processions. In fact, Moti Mahal has close similarities to that of Pune’s Peshwa Palaces.”

Visit Jai Villas Palace “The next place to visit is 650 metres walking distance from Moti Mahal. Jai Vilas Palace is one of the must visit places in Gwalior. As you reach your destination, en route stop and admire the Rani Mahal Palace. This palace Jai Vilas Palace also houses H.H. Maharaja Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum, which treasures the personal belongings of Scindia family. Besides, the palace’s European style architecture adorned with the largest chandeliers found in Asia is worth given time to witness..”

Visit Tomb of Tansen “One of the greatest musicians of India and en eminent vocalist in the courts of Akbar in the medieval period, Tansen was also among one of the nine gems of the Mughal court.

Tansen was believed to create magic with his music and cause rains and even enchant animals by his music. He was a student of Mohammad Ghaus who taught him Hindustani classical music. He was a proponent of Dhrupad style and he developed the Gwalior Gharana style of music. He was buried near to his guru and this burial site is a beautiful piece of architecture. Annual Tansen music festival is held here every year in the month of November where prominent musicians from all over the country come and perform various classical shows.

Visit Surya Mandir “Surya Mandir or Sun Temple located near Residency at Morar is one of the important religious centers in the historic city of Gwalior. Although not constructed long ago, it is among the most revered shrines in the ancient city.

Later transfer to Railway Station/ Airport. Tour concludes.