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
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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: 29 Aug 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.
Key Terms
- Booking Time
- The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
- Start Time / Departure
- The departure time/date shown on the Tour detail page and confirmation.
- Refund Method
- Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).
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For all the Tours, you may cancel free of charge within 24 hours of Booking Time, provided the Tour departure is at least 7 days away.
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Group Tours (Fixed-Departure)
- More than 21 days before departure: 90% refund
- 14–21 days before departure: 75% refund
- 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
- 3–7 days before departure: 25% refund
- Less than 72 hours / No-show: No refund
Private Tours
- More than 30 days before departure: 90% refund
- 21–30 days before departure: 75% refund
- 14–21 days before departure: 50% refund
- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund
- Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund
Note: "No-show" includes failure to report at the designated meeting/boarding time.
Rescheduling & Name Change
- Rescheduling eligibility: If rescheduling is offered for your Tour, it will be shown at checkout or in your booking confirmation.
- Reschedule policy: Reschedule requests are subject to availability on the requested date. Differential price will be charged extra.
- Name change (Group Tours): Name changes may be allowed up to 48 hours before departure, subject to operator ID/permit rules.
Operator / Evynx-Initiated Cancellation
If a Tour is cancelled by the operator or Evynx:
- You will receive a 100% refund, or
- You may choose a free reschedule (if available).
Your choice will be provided in the booking support flow.
Weather, Safety, and Force Majeure
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- First preference is rescheduling (no extra charge where possible).
- If rescheduling is not possible, we will refund depending on:
- If the Tour has not started: 100% refund
- If the Tour has already started: Pro-rata refund (unused days/activities) minus any non-recoverable third-party costs already incurred.
Non-Refundable Components
Permits, entry tickets, special passes, or third-party reservations made in the traveler's name may be non-refundable once issued or booked.
Refund Timelines
- Evynx processes eligible refunds within 24–48 hours of approval.
- Banks/UPI may take 3–10 business days to reflect the amount.
How to Cancel
Cancel from My Bookings (recommended). If you need help, contact Evynx support from the booking page.