A UNESCO World Heritage Site of 25 surviving 10th-century Chandela temples, famous for sensual sculptural art that celebrates love as a path to divinity.
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Part of a longer route
Khajuraho sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Khajuraho, by time of day.
Morning
- Western Group — Kandariya Mahadeva, Lakshmana & Chitragupta temples3h · easy
- Raneh Falls gorge & Ken river (25km)3h · moderate
Afternoon
- Eastern Group — Parsvanatha & Ghantai Jain temples2h · easy
- Tribal & Folk Art Museum1h · easy
Evening
- Western Group sound & light show1h · easy
About 10h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🏛️ Heritage Day5h out
- Western Group — Kandariya Mahadeva, Lakshmana & Chitragupta temples · morning, 3h
- Eastern Group — Parsvanatha & Ghantai Jain temples · afternoon, 2h
Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.
- 2🌿 Nature Day5h out
- Raneh Falls gorge & Ken river (25km) · morning, 3h
- Tribal & Folk Art Museum · afternoon, 1h
- Western Group sound & light show · evening, 1h
Nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat. Morning light makes the difference here.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Khajuraho tripMust-see highlights
Kandariya Mahadeva temple
Western Group sound & light
Lakshmana Temple
Khajuraho Dance Festival (Feb)
Raneh Falls day trip
Eastern Group Jain temples
Southern Group temples
Chaturbhuj Temple
Tribal & Folk Art Museum
Ken river bird watching
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Khajuraho 6 km · Khajuraho Airport (HJR) 5 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Delhi → Khajuraho
flight · 1.5h
₹5,500
approx.
Delhi → Khajuraho
train · 11h
₹800
approx.
Nearby attractions
Khajuraho questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Khajuraho?
The best months are January, February, November. October – March June scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Khajuraho?
Most people spend 3 days in Khajuraho. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.
How do you get to Khajuraho?
The nearest railway station is Khajuraho (6 km) and the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport (HJR) (5 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Khajuraho by train, about ₹800 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Khajuraho cost?
Stays start around ₹1,500 per night, with food about ₹450 per person per day and entry at ₹40.
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