Bateshwar Temples (Morena)
Bateshwar Temples (Morena)
This tour is ideal for those of you who plan to spend more than just a day in Agra. If you like architecture, history, un-crowded off-the-beaten track places with plenty of nature, then you will enjoy this tour immensely.During this tour we will be visiting three Hindus temples (6th to 12th century) within 2 hours driving distance from Agra. 'The Bateshwara Temple Circuit', comprising of Bateshwara Temples (ruins like Angkor Wat in Cambodia), Garhi Padhavali and Mitawali (inspired the Parliament House in Delhi).
Please dress up conservatively and be patient - sometimes roads are bad and tourist facilities are not like they are in major attractions.You will need to organize transportation for this tour which is not included in the tour price. Also minimum number of bookings for the tour is 2, if you are just one traveler book for 2 people. This tour can be combined with my other tour - Chambal River Safari
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Mitawali Temple
Guided tour of the temple which inspired the construction of the Parliament House in Delhi. This ancient temple is circular in shape and is on top of a hill which offers panoramic views of the countryside. A very unique temple like none other in the region
1 hourBateshwar Group of Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva these 6th to 10th century temples were recently restored by the government. They are off the beaten track as the region was in famous for it's dacoits / bandits. Now they are long gone giving us the opportunity to explore these 200+ temples often compared to the Angkor Wat temples in Cambodia.
1 hour 30 minutesPadhavali
An ancient Shiva temple with intricate carvings encircled by a 17th century Fort.
1 hourIncluded
- Guide & Escort
- Photographs taken during the tour
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Mitawali Temple
- Entry/Admission - Bateshwar Group of Temple
Not Included
- Personal and medical expenses
- Private transportation
- Lunch - Please bring your own snacks, picnic lunch and drinking water as there are no tourist facilities in or around these temples.
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- One of the temples requires you to talk uphill for 300-400 meters. If you have problems walking or mobility issues this may be a challenge
- Tour may be canceled due to Covid Lockdown by the Government
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- We will carry hand sanitizer for your use but it is advisable to bring your own masks, hand sanitizers, mosquito repellant, sunscreen and other protective equipment such as golves etc. that you deem fit.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.