Top places to visit in Khajuraho

• Western Group of Temples

  temple-complex · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The largest and finest cluster of Khajuraho's UNESCO World Heritage temples, including Lakshmana and Vishvanatha, celebrated for their intricate sculptural friezes.

• Kandariya Mahadev Temple

  temple · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The grandest Khajuraho temple, a soaring 11th-century Shiva shrine whose 31 m shikhara and 800-plus sculptures epitomise Chandela temple art.

• Raneh Falls

  canyon-falls · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A dramatic canyon of crystalline pink, red and grey granite carved by the Ken river, with seasonal waterfalls, inside a small wildlife sanctuary.

• Eastern Group (Jain Temples)

  temple-complex · 4.5 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A quieter cluster including the finely carved Jain temples of Parsvanath and Adinath, plus Hindu shrines, showing Khajuraho's religious harmony.

• Matangeshwar Temple

  temple · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The only living temple among the Khajuraho group, an active Shiva shrine with a towering lingam, drawing daily worshippers beside the archaeological complex.

• Panna National Park

  tiger-reserve · 4.4 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  A tiger reserve about 25 km from Khajuraho along the Ken river, offering jeep and boat safaris amid gorges, forests and rich birdlife.

• Khajuraho Light & Sound Show

  show · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  An evening sound-and-light show in the Western Group gardens, narrating the story of the Chandela kings and their temples in Hindi and English.

• Southern Group of Temples

  temple-complex · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The two outlying southern temples, Duladeo and Chaturbhuj, the latter housing a striking 2.7 m Vishnu image and notable for late-Chandela carving.

• Khajuraho Archaeological Museum

  archaeology · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · entry ₹500

  An ASI museum opposite the Western Group displaying sculptures and architectural fragments rescued from the temples, with a ticket combined with the temples.

• Adivart Tribal & Folk Art Museum

  folk-art · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A state museum showcasing the tribal and folk art of Madhya Pradesh — terracotta, metalwork, masks, paintings and crafts of the Gond and Baiga peoples.

• Ken Gharial Sanctuary

  sanctuary · 4.2 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A riverine sanctuary on the Ken protecting the endangered gharial crocodile and rich birdlife, often combined with a Raneh Falls visit.

• Beni Sagar Dam

  dam-lake · 4.0 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A peaceful reservoir and dam surrounded by low hills a few km from the temples, good for a quiet sunset, picnics and seasonal boating.

Things to do

• Western Group Guided Temple Tour Sightseeing Tour · 2.5 h · from INR 1,000 per person
• Panna National Park Tiger Safari Wildlife · 4 h · from INR 3,000 per person
• Khajuraho Light & Sound Show Show · 1 h · from INR 400 per person
• Raneh Falls & Ken Gharial Tour Day Trip · 4 h · from INR 1,500 per person
• Eastern & Southern Temples Tour Sightseeing Tour · 2.5 h · from INR 800 per person
• Khajuraho Village Cycle Tour Cycling · 3 h · from INR 800 per person
• Khajuraho Heritage Walk Walking Tour · 2 h · from INR 600 per person
• Khajuraho Museums Tour Sightseeing Tour · 2 h · from INR 500 per person

Day trips and tours

• Khajuraho Temples & Light-Show Day 8 h · from INR 1,800
• Panna National Park Safari Day 9 h · from INR 3,500
• Raneh Falls & Rural Khajuraho Day 6 h · from INR 1,500

Where to stay in Khajuraho

• Temple Area about INR 2,500 per night

  Central area near temples with mid-range accommodations

Hotels

• Hostel Arabbian Nights 2-star · INR 998 to INR 1,700 per night
• Hotel Dream Inn Khajuraho 2-star · INR 1,099 to INR 1,800 per night
• La Curcuma Luxury Homestay 3-star · INR 1,282 to INR 2,000 per night
• Lalita Homestay Countryside 2-star · INR 1,320 to INR 2,000 per night
• The Lalit Temple View Khajuraho 5-star · INR 9,000 to INR 18,000 per night
• Khajuraho Glory Homestay 2-star · INR 500 to INR 1,200 per night

Where to eat

• Raja Cafe Continental, North Indian, Cafe · about INR 500 per person
• Mediterraneo Italian, Continental, Mediterranean · about INR 550 per person
• Blue Sky Restaurant North Indian, Continental, Chinese · about INR 450 per person
• Madras Coffee House South Indian, Vegetarian · about INR 250 per person
• La Terrazza North Indian, Continental, Chinese · about INR 500 per person
• Shivam Restaurant North Indian, Chinese · about INR 300 per person
• Funky Monkey Cafe Cafe, Continental, Italian · about INR 350 per person
• Agrasen Restaurant North Indian, Vegetarian, Street Food · about INR 250 per person

Getting to Khajuraho

Airport: Khajuraho (HJR)

How visitors arrive in Khajuraho

• Flight to Khajuraho Airport By air from Delhi and Varanasi · common

  The small airport near town takes limited domestic flights from cities such as Delhi and Varanasi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train via Jhansi or direct from Delhi By train from Jhansi / Delhi · common

  A station in Khajuraho connects to the Jhansi mainline, with direct trains from Delhi, Agra and Varanasi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or taxi from Jhansi or Satna By road from Jhansi / Satna · common

  Jhansi and Satna are the usual rail and bus hubs for road travel to Khajuraho. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Taxi or auto from Khajuraho Airport

  Khajuraho Airport lies close to town and takes Air India flights from Delhi, Varanasi and Mumbai; taxis and autos cover the short ride in. Source: mptourism.com

From the railway station to the centre

• Auto-rickshaw from Khajuraho station

  The station has no bus link to the Western Temples; shared or hired autos are the usual way in. Tickets cannot be bought at the station. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Bus or taxi from Satna and Jhansi

  Road links reach Khajuraho from Jhansi, Orchha, Bandhavgarh and Chhatarpur, and taxis can be hired from these places. Satna is the rail link for Mumbai and Kolkata; check locally for buses. Source: mptourism.com

Getting around

• Auto Rickshaw
• Taxi
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Pre-paid taxi "broken meter"

  Airports, train stations, popular squares

  Driver insists meter is broken, quotes ~3x the fair price; or detours via "shopping" stops earning commission.

  How to avoid it: Use pre-paid taxi counter at airport, or Uber/Ola/Rapido apps. Insist on meter or agree price upfront.

Best time to visit Khajuraho

• Jan 24°C
• Feb 28°C
• Mar 34°C
• Apr 40°C
• May 43°C
• Jun 41°C
• Jul 35°C
• Aug 33°C
• Sep 34°C
• Oct 34°C
• Nov 31°C
• Dec 26°C

More in India

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• Agra
• Jaipur
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• Varanasi

Frequently asked questions about Khajuraho

What are the top-rated places to visit in Khajuraho?

The highest-rated places in our Khajuraho guide are Western Group of Temples, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Eastern Group (Jain Temples), Matangeshwar Temple, Raneh Falls.

Where should I stay in Khajuraho?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Khajuraho: Temple Area.

How do I get around Khajuraho?

Ways to get around Khajuraho covered in our guide: Auto-rickshaw, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Khajuraho?

Scams reported to us for Khajuraho include Pre-paid taxi "broken meter". Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Khajuraho?

Average daytime highs in Khajuraho run from 24°C in Jan to 43°C in May.

Which airport is nearest to Khajuraho?

The nearest airport to Khajuraho has the code HJR.