Full-Day Private Guided Chanderi Tour from Orchha with Lunch
Visit the 11th century historic town of Chanderi on this full-day tour from Orccha. Explore the town's many monuments, such as Babur’s Mosque, Khuni Darwaza and Koshak Mahal and learn about Chanderi's rich history from your guide. The tour includes a vegetarian lunch, a personal driver and hotel pickup and drop-off. This is a private tour, limited to no more than 15 travelers per booking.
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Full-Day Private Guided Chanderi Tour from Orchha with Lunch
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Chanderi
After you are picked up from your hotel lobby in Orchha by the Personal chauffeur, drive around 150 Kilometres (3 hours) to the 11th century historic town of Chanderi. Local expert will meet you in the town to take you to different monuments. A town surrounded by hills, lakes and forests server several tributes of the Malwa sultans & Bundela Rajputs. Chanderi is a town of historic importance in Ashoknagar District of Madhya Pradesh state in India & is located strategically on the borders of Bundelkhand & Malwa regions. In 11th century, it was dominated by the trade route of Central India. During the period of emperor Akbar, 1200 baolis (step wells) were counted within Chanderi. There are only few places in Madhya Pradesh where you can find large number of monuments at small destination and Chanderi is one among such must see tourist destinations. Approximately 375 historic monuments can be seen in Chanderi, but some are very famous & antique. To name few Babur’s Mosque, Khuni Darwaza, Jama & Juma Masjid, Badal Mahal, Nizamuddin Tombs are must see. Koshak Mahal is a tall 3 and half stories building of arches & courts. Kati ghati Gate is been used since its construction as the entry gate of Chanderi for visitors from Malwa & Bundelkhand. Khandagiri jain temples were carved out of the rock about 700 years ago. Chanderi is most likely the centre of Jain Culture & attracting the devotees of Jainism for at least 900 year Apart from its historic monuments, chanderi is also famous for hand-woven Chanderi saris .More than 50 percent of Chanderi's 40,000 populations is implicated with hand loom cottage industries, making sari, and other dress fabric. Savour the delicacy of home cooked vegetarian Bundelkhand local lunch at picnic spot after you have visited the famous monuments. Make multiple stops to enjoy the beautiful landscape of central India on the drive back to Orchha. Your personal chauffeur will either drop you back to the Hotel lobby in Orchha or at Jhansi / Lalitpur Railway Station depending on your convenience. Continue your journey with happy memories.
Chanderi Fort
Chanderi Fort, a vast Mughal fort, dominates the skyline of the lovely old town of Chanderi. The main gate of the fort is known as the "Khooni Darwaza". Chanderi fort is situated on a hill 71 meter above the town. The fortification walls were constructed mainly by the Muslim rulers of Chanderi. To the southwest of the fort there is a curious gateway called katti-ghatti made through a hill side.
Khuni Darwaza Chanderi
The prisoners are believed to have been thrown from the fortification above Khooni Darwaza and their bodies shattered to pieces below. Hence, the name Khooni Darwaza which translates to 'gate soaked in blood'.
Inclusions
- Private Chauffeur with comfortable AC car
- Drive to Chanderi From Orchha and back
- Fuel and Parking fee
- Vegetarian picnic Lunch
- Surcharge and government taxes
- One water bottle each
- Personal Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are advised.
- Please dress modestly and ensure you have adequate sun protection.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable casual attire is recommended
- Vegetarian option is available
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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• Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Comfortable walking shoes are advised. • Please dress modestly and ensure you have adequate sun protection. • Adult pricing applies to all travelers • Not wheelchair accessible • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Comfortable casual attire is recommended • Vegetarian option is available
