Background:

The UNESCO World Heritage temples of Khajuraho are grouped together (for convenience) into the Western, Eastern and Southern Temples. The Western temples are a superb cluster of grand monuments and smaller shrines, in an open-to-air complex with a waterbody and green walking paths.

Over a period of 300 years, thousands of artisans created these stunning and diverse temples, dedicated to various deities. And yet somehow, the complex feels cohesive, as if the temples appeared all at once magically overnight.

Erotic sculptures decorate the outer walls of several Western Group temples. Although these sculptures have made Khajuraho famous, they represent less than 10% of the profuse carvings on the temples.

About this walk:

This is a private walking tour of the Western Group of temples, with a knowledgeable guide. The tour route includes the following:

• Chausath Yogini Temple — ruins of an open-air shrine to tantric goddesses
• Kandariya Mahadev Temple — the largest monument within the complex, sharing the platform with the Jagadamba Temple
• Chitragupta Temple — dedicated to the Sun God
• Vishvanath Temple, with a monolithic Nandi Shrine
• Parvati Temple — a smaller goddess temple
• Lakshmana Temple, with the adjoining Varaha Shrine
• Matangeshwar Mahadev Temple — still in active use for prayers

Start point: Entrance Gate Ticketing Counter

End point: Exit Gate (near Raja café)

When: All days of the week, morning and afternoon slots. The temple complex opens at sunrise and closes at sunset.

Duration: 2-3 hrs depending on your pace

Cost and Booking:

• INR 1150 per person for 7-10 persons
• INR 1350 per person for 5-6 persons
• INR 1750 per person for 3-4 persons
• INR 2450 per person for 2 persons
• INR 4900 for a solo traveller

Includes:
Personalized walk with a knowledgeable guide and all taxes

Excludes:
Transport, entrances to monuments, meals/refreshments, tips.

Tour Notes:
The guide will help you purchase entrance tickets at the start of the tour. From the ticket counter, there is a scenic 500 meter walk along a waterbody to reach the temples. Please wear comfortable footwear. In the outer areas of temples, shoes are permitted, but they must be removed while entering temples. Socks are acceptable. If you would like to take a break, there is a small open-air café with views of the temples, serving tea and refreshments.