The Khajuraho, Orchha and Gwalior Imperial Heritage Spine
Duration
Sedan
Stay Facility
Premium
Start-End city
Jhansi - Gwalior
Operator
Evynx Curated
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The Khajuraho, Orchha and Gwalior Imperial Heritage Spine
A dense Central India heritage run through Orchha, Khajuraho temples and Gwalior fort.
About this tour
Highlights
- Orchha's Jahangir Mahal - a Bundela palace built to host a Mughal emperor for one planned night
- Khajuraho's Western Group of Temples - UNESCO-listed 10th-century Chandela sandstone masterworks
- Gwalior Fort - a hilltop stronghold historically nicknamed the Gibraltar of India
- Jai Vilas Palace's Durbar Hall - twin 3.5-tonne chandeliers, among the largest in Asia
- Orchha's riverside Chhatris - fourteen royal cenotaphs lining the Betwa at sunset
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary
The Cenotaphs of the Betwa
Arrival via Jhansi and an afternoon through Orchha's Bundela-era fort complex, ending at the riverside royal cenotaphs.
The Highway Run to the Chandela Masterworks
The drive from Orchha to Khajuraho and an afternoon at the Western Group of Temples, followed by the evening light and sound show.
Jain Tirthas and the Ken River Gorge
The uncrowded Eastern and Southern Groups of temples, followed by the volcanic rock gorges of Raneh Falls.
The Long Run to the Gibraltar of India
The drive from Khajuraho to Gwalior, followed by an afternoon at Gwalior Fort.
The Palace of Crystal Chandeliers
A morning at Jai Vilas Palace before departure from Gwalior.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Comfortable walking shoes for extensive temple-complex walking across all three towns
- Modest clothing for temple visits, covering shoulders and knees
- Valid photo ID for hotel check-ins and monument entry
- A zoom lens for the detailed Chandela stone carvings at Khajuraho
- A light jacket for cooler winter mornings, November to February
- Touching the carved stone reliefs at Khajuraho's Western Group is prohibited
- Tripod use inside protected ASI monuments needs prior written clearance
- The Light and Sound Show needs ticket-counter arrival thirty minutes before showtime
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 15 Oct 2026
This policy applies to all Tours booked on Evynx, unless a specific tour page clearly states a different policy ("Special Policy"). By booking a Tour, you agree to the terms below. Full policy (V1): evynx.com/cancellation-refund.
Paying for your trip
Tours and Journeys: Full Payment or Part Payment (30% at booking, 70% due 21 days Private / 14 days Group before travel). Part Payment not available inside balance window. Guided Experiences: full price at booking only.
If you cancel
Cancellation charge on package price; cash refund from amount paid; never pay the difference if charge exceeds amount paid.
If you cancel within 24 hours of booking
Cash: everything except platform fee. Travel Credit: everything paid. Private/Group: travel at least 7 days after booking. Guided Experiences: start at least 48 hours after booking.
Private Tours
Part Payment balance due 21 days before travel.
- Within eligible 24-hour window: platform fee only
- After 24 hours up to 21 days before travel: 10% of package price
- After 21 up to 7 days before travel: 50% of package price; Travel Credit 55% of the package price, or your cash refund plus Rs. 5,000, whichever is lower
- Under 7 days, at least 48 hours before: no cash; 10% of the package price, up to Rs. 10,000.
- Under 48 hours or no-show: no refund or credit
Group Tours
Part Payment balance due 14 days before travel.
- Within eligible 24-hour window: platform fee only
- After 24 hours up to 14 days before travel: 10% of package price
- After 14 up to 7 days before travel: 50% of package price; Travel Credit 55% of the package price, or your cash refund plus Rs. 5,000, whichever is lower
- Under 7 days, at least 48 hours before: no cash; 10% of the package price, up to Rs. 10,000.
- Under 48 hours or no-show: no refund or credit
Guided Experiences
Not applicable to Tours.
A quick example
Part Payment cancellation example and charge-exceeds-paid rules on evynx.com/cancellation-refund.
Travel Credit
Use on any eligible Evynx booking. Book within 3 months; travel within 12 months after that. One conversion per cancelled booking. Late-cancellation credit bands on evynx.com/cancellation-refund.
Changing your travel date
First date change free at least 7 days before travel (same operator and trip). Second change or change within 7 days: 10% of the package price plus unrecoverable costs where applicable. Cancellation bands do not restart on reschedule.
If you do not pay the balance
Private balance due 21 days before travel; Group 14 days. Unpaid after reminders: cancelled at 10% of the package price; no extra bill if charge exceeds amount paid.
Platform fee
Once per package; not refundable to cash except where operator cancels. Evynx absorbs payment-provider refund charges.
Costs that may not be refundable
Non-recoverable permits, tickets, passes and third-party reservations once committed in your name.
If some travellers withdraw
No fixed percentage; operator assessment within 3 working days; recovered amounts passed to you in full.
If you add travellers
Additional travellers at price when added; platform fee not charged again.
If your operator cancels
Full refund including platform fee, or reschedule at no additional cost.
If the trip cannot go ahead
Reschedule first where possible; otherwise refund rules in policy section 16.
Changing a traveller's name
Private/Group: up to 48 hours before departure. Guided Experiences: 24 hours before start.
How to cancel and when your refund arrives
My Bookings or contact from booking page. Confirmation within 1 working day; refund released within 24-48 hours; bank/UPI 3-10 business days.