Marvel at erotic temple art! Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases Indias finest medieval architecture with 85 intricately carved temples from Chandela dynasty (950-1050 AD). Famous for sensuous sculptures depicting Kamasutra, these temples also display everyday life, celestial beings, gods, and spiritual symbolism. Visit Western Group (Lakshmana, Kandariya Mahadeva, Chitragupta temples), Eastern Group (Jain temples), and medieval Orchha fort town. From history buffs to art lovers, from photographers to spiritual seekers, Khajuraho offers stunning stone craftsmanship and human expression frozen in time.
Day 1:
Arrival Khajuraho - Arrive Khajuraho Airport or by road, check-in hotel, lunch (own cost), afternoon visit Western Group Temples: Lakshmana Temple (dedicated to Vishnu, entire life cycle depicted on walls, exquisite carvings), Kandariya Mahadeva Temple (largest, tallest at 31m, 646 statues, pinnacle of temple architecture, dedicated to Shiva, maidens in 84 poses), Chitragupta Temple (sun god Surya, 11-headed Vishnu), Devi Jagadambi Temple (Parvati, three-headed Brahma), Matangeshwara Temple (still in active worship, massive lingam), marvel at erotic sculptures showing mithuna (couples), apsaras, everyday activities, spiritual ascent symbolism, evening attend spectacular Sound and Light Show in Western temple complex (1-hour narrated history, temple illumination, Chandela dynasty stories), dinner, overnight|
Day 2:
Eastern and Southern Temples - After breakfast, visit Eastern Group of Temples: Parsvanath Temple (largest Jain temple, amazing floral motifs, celestial beauties), Adinath Temple (yakshis carved), Ghantai Temple (pillars with bells chains), Brahma Temple (actually Vishnu temple, granite structure), Javeri Temple (Shiva temple), afternoon Southern Group: Dulhadeo Temple (Shiva, later period), Chaturbhuja Temple (2.7m tall Vishnu image), optional Archaeological Museum visit (original sculptures, panels, Shiva dancing image), evening leisure for shopping (stone replicas, brass work, paintings), overnight|
Day 3:
Orchha Excursion - Early morning checkout, drive to Orchha (175km, 3-4 hrs, medieval town on Betwa River banks), visit massive Orchha Fort Complex: Jahangir Mahal (three-storied palace built for Mughal emperor visit, turquoise tiles, balconies), Raj Mahal (king palace with murals), Sheesh Mahal (now hotel), Raja Ram Temple (only temple where Ram worshipped as king, spiritual center), Chaturbhuj Temple (built for Ram, now empty, 4-armed Vishnu originally planned, stunning architecture), Laxminarayan Temple (fort-temple blend, beautiful frescoes), walk across to riverside Cenotaphs (14 chhatris - memorial monuments for Orchha rulers on Betwa banks, stunning sunset spot), lunch at local restaurant, drive to nearest station/continue onward journey, tour ends