Khajuraho & Orchha
Bundela palaces and riverside chhatris at Orchha, then the sculpted temples of Khajuraho and a Panna safari.
Trip at a glance
- Duration4 days / 3 nights
- Starts inOrchha
- RouteOrchha · Khajuraho
- Places2 destinations
- StateMadhya Pradesh, India
- Ideal forCultural holidays, Photography holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-16ECO3
Best time to visit: October to March




Trip overview
Bundela palaces and riverside chhatris at Orchha, then the sculpted temples of Khajuraho and a Panna safari.
The route spends 1 night in Orchha and 2 nights in Khajuraho, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Orchha
- Arrive via Gwalior (GWL) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Raja Mahal: Palace with murals
Day 2Orchha to Khajuraho
- Travel from Orchha to Khajuraho by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Khajuraho hotel
- Western Group of Temples: Kandariya Mahadeva and Lakshmana temples
Day 3Khajuraho: Eastern Group (Jain temples) and Guided temple tour
- Eastern Group (Jain temples): Parsvanath and Adinath temples
- Guided temple tour
Day 4Depart from Khajuraho
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Khajuraho Airport (HJR) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
- Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
- Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
- Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Orchha: Arrive on the Gatimaan or Shatabdi to Jhansi and add Orchha on the way to Khajuraho.
- Khajuraho: Hire an approved guide; the carvings tell stories you will miss on your own.
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Madhya PradeshOrchha
Orchha is a small medieval town on the Betwa river, with Bundela palaces, temples and riverside chhatris that are hauntingly quiet compared to Rajasthan.
Madhya PradeshKhajuraho
Khajuraho's Chandela-dynasty temples, built around 950 to 1050 CE, are famous for their exquisite carvings of gods, celestial dancers and everyday life, including the erotic sculptures.
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