Ancient Temple Ruins of Bateshwar Mitawali Padawali Day Tour

More than two hundred temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Kali are found in Bateshwar.  In this excursion of Bateshwar Mitawali Padawali Day Tour you will get to know the principal shrines and walk among ruins more than a thousand years old.

It is also said that Mitawali, Padavali and Bateshwar made a golden triangle in which a university existed about a 1000 years ago! The alleged teaching centre was said to be a hub to impart education in Mathematics, Astrology and Hinduism to the children with the help of sun rays.

Bateshwar Mitawali Padawali Day Tour

 

We will collect you from the hotel in Agra and head eastwards.  After almost two hours travelling we will reach the archaeological site of Bateshwar. On the banks of the river Yamuna extends a complex of more than two hundred temples dedicated to the principle deities of Hinduism: Shiva, Visnu and Kali.  We will find out about the origins of these shrines, some of which are still in ruins after being abandoned for over six centuries.

During the tour around the temples of Bateshwar we will see the effort that has been made into restoring these buildings that were constructed between the 8^th and 10^th centuries.

You will walk between the temples and ruins, admiring the small differences between each shrine.  From the top of the terraces you will capture the views of the Bateshwar sanctuaries, a landscape that spreads out across ten hectares.

Mitawali is a village where the popular Chausath Yogini Temple lies – The temple is perched atop a hill surrounded by the lush greenery. A climb of approximately 100 steps will take you to the beauty of this splendid round temple. In fact, the Parliament House in New Delhi is believed to have been inspired from the circular design and architectural intricacies of the Mitawali temple.

The notable Padavali fortress was built in the 18th century by the Jat Ranas rulers of Dhaulpur. Graciously guarded by a lion and lioness, the fort also has a temple that once served as a divine place to worship Lord Shiva.

The temples were constructed in the 8th to 10th century AD probably during the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty. Interestingly, the jungle nearby is full of beautiful birds like peacocks, parakeets and kingfishers. One can often spot the national bird perching and posing on the rooftop of the temples.

When the sightseeing has finished we will transport you back to your hotel in Agra.

Price

This is a private tour organized for you and your partner, friends or family.