Planning a trip to famous Khajuraho – A UNESCO World heritage site in the month of February is a perfect time, that coincides to attend and witness Khajuraho International Dance Festival. This grand cultural extravaganza is a stunning blend of art and architecture. One gets to experience a wonderful symphony of mesmerising classical dance performances being performed by renowned artists coming from different cities and town in India.

Dance is a celebrated art in Hindu Mythology. Khajuraho is one of the intriguing temple sites in India. The temples have a grand association with classical dance forms of India. The traditions pay tribute to the classical dance; music and art of our India that were regenerated in the form of the festival.

Hindu myths have various tales of great dancers. The temples of the historic period dates back to the 10th to 12th century during the rule of the Rajput Chandela Dynasty.
The most legendary dance pieces are Shiva's cosmic dance, Tandava, Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela with the gopis (female partners) and the mesmerizing pieces of fabled apsaras (heavenly beautiful women) such as Menaka, Urvashi and Rambha. These exquisite temples were built around for 200 years.

The Khajuraho Dance Festival this year starts on 20th February 2022 and ends on 26th February 2022.

Day 1 Arrive at Khajuraho
On your arrival at Khajuraho Railway Station/Airport our representatives from STCPL will drive you to the pre-booked hotel/resort. In the evening witness the most exhilarating classical Indian dance performances of famous artists in the back drop of the temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Khajuraho
In the morning, after having your breakfast, visit the Eastern and Western temple groups of Khajuraho for sightseeing. Western group is more popular because of the presence of largest of the Khajuraho temples.
The western group also has the Chausat Yogini, Vishwanath Temple, Kandariya Mahadeo, Lakshmana Temple and Chitragupta Temple. The eastern group constitutes the ‘Brahma Temple’, the ‘Javari Temple’ and the ‘Vamana Temple’.
Return to the hotel and get ready for the evening dance festival and overnight stay at Khajuraho.

Day 3 :Site-seeing at Khajuraho-
Continue with the sightseeing after having your breakfast. Proceed towards the Raneh Falls. The Raneh Falls marks the Rewa plateau where the Ken River etches out a canyon amidst which you can locate numerous waterfalls.
Return to Khajuraho and prepare yourself to meet the artists at the festival in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: End of Trip
Check out from the hotel after completing your breakfast and you will transferred to the railway station / airport to leave to your home town with lot of memories.

You may also visit PANNA National park (Tiger Reserve) and Pandava falls on day 2 or 3 starting early hours and return by lunch time (on Chargeable basis)

Tour Highlights
• Explore temples were built around for 200 years
• Watch legendary dance pieces are Shiva's cosmic dance, Tandava, Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela
• In a Day enjoy Khajuraho sightseeing.
• In the Evening experience dance festival.
• Sightseeing by private car.
• Private guide for a more personalized experience

Khajuraho is an ancient city known for magnificent temples and its intricate sculptures located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Built in the medieval century by the Chandela Dynasty, the UNESCO site of 'Khajuraho Group of Monuments' is famous for its Nagara-Style architecture and graceful sculptures of nayikas and deities. The splendour of the intricate statues is one of the reasons that makes it a popular site to visit among tourists.
Built between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela Dynasty, these temples represent various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, relationship, through stimulating art. The temples are famous for its craftsmanship that consist of splendid demonstrations of fine sculptures and exceptional architectural skill, making them one of the most stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. These temples are divided into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Beautiful, detailed and expressive, the sculptures of the Khajuraho temples will leave you in awe and wonder.

The Pandava Caves are located near Kadri Manjunath temple in Mangalore, Karnataka. Historians found that the current temple was a Buddhist monastery known as Kandarika Vihara. The shrine had a standing Buddha image in it. This image was replaced by the King Kundvarma of the Alupa dynasty, who was a devotee of Shiva. However it was not the Buddha but a bodhisattva who was historically integrated with Shiva. Historians concluded that the vihara was originally a centre of the cult of the bodhisattva Manjusri. This temple was one of the famous centres of learning and pilgrimage until the 11th century CE.[citation needed] This particular doctrine opened the doors for Tantric religion. Both Shilinga and the bodhisattva were worshipped for many centuries until the Buddhist temple was converted to a purely Saivite temple.
According to the mythological sources, Pandavas stayed here during their exile in the Mahabharata period.

Inclusions:
• 3N stay  at Kajuraho, on a twin-sharing basis.                                                                                                                             • All Hotels/Resorts 3* and above.
• Meals(Breakfast+lunch/dinner) 
• Places of Visit and transport by AC Sedan/Innova/Tempo Traveller depending on the group size.
• Inclusive of all taxes and driver charges, etc.
• English and Hindi speaking drivers expert in taking care of Guests
• Transfer to and from kajuraho Railway Station/Bus Stand/Airport.
• Tour conducted in association with Madhya pradesh tourism.
Exclusions:
• Additional supplement applicable during the peak holiday season – Diwali, X-Maas, New Year, local festival.
• Any additional hours/days of stay required beyond standard check-in time 12:00 PM and check-out time 11:00 AM at hotels or pre or post-tour. Any upgrade of room category in hotels
• Cost for any adventure activities e.g. boating, trekking, fishing, cycling, coral ride, or river cruise
• Places of visit and attraction tickets not mentioned in inclusions. Any deviation of places of the visit from the route plan.
• Travel Insurance and expenses of personal nature like room services, tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.
• Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, landslides, accidents, and any emergency evacuations.