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Khajuraho in 2, 3 or 5 days: which trip should you pick?

What each trip length covers in Khajuraho, what it costs, and when to add a nearby town.

Khajuraho

The short answer

  • 3 days — the full city at an easy pace, with time for a craft workshop (from ₹12,999 / person)
  • 4 days — Khajuraho plus an unhurried Panna (from ₹21,999 / person)

3 days: Khajuraho in 3 Days — Temple Carvings, Raneh Canyon & Light Show

  1. Day 1Western group & the light show — Western group of temples, Sound-and-light show
  2. Day 2Eastern & southern groups, Raneh — Eastern group, Raneh Falls, Village walk
  3. Day 3Sunrise temples & departure — Western group at sunrise, Archaeological museum

Highlights: The western group at opening time, before the coaches · The eastern and southern groups, where almost nobody goes · Raneh Falls' coloured granite canyon.

See the 3-day trip · from ₹12,999

4 days: Khajuraho & Panna in 4 Days — Temple Art Meets Tiger Safari

  1. Day 1Western group & light show — Western group
  2. Day 2Eastern group & Raneh — Eastern & southern groups, Raneh Falls
  3. Day 3To Panna & afternoon safari — Drive to Panna, Jeep safari, Forest lodge
  4. Day 4Morning safari & departure — Second jeep safari, Ken river gorge

Highlights: Two jeep safaris in Panna Tiger Reserve with a park naturalist · The Ken river gorge and a boat option for gharials · All three temple groups at Khajuraho.

See the 4-day trip · from ₹21,999

When to go

Best from October

October to March for comfortable days, with the dance festival usually in February and Panna's safaris running until the monsoon.

Getting there

Khajuraho has a small airport with seasonal flights and a railway station with connections to Delhi and Varanasi. Jhansi is about 4.5 hrs by road. Our trips start and end at Khajuraho Railway Station or Khajuraho Airport.

Questions travellers ask

How many days are enough for Khajuraho?

Three days covers Khajuraho's main sights, food and a hands-on experience at an easy pace. Two days works for a quick weekend; take five if you also want to see Panna.

What is the best time to visit Khajuraho?

October to March for comfortable days, with the dance festival usually in February and Panna's safaris running until the monsoon.

How do I reach Khajuraho?

Khajuraho has a small airport with seasonal flights and a railway station with connections to Delhi and Varanasi. Jhansi is about 4.5 hrs by road.

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