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Khajuraho & Orchha · Stone Poetry of Bundelkhand

Chandela temple sculpture and the forgotten Bundela capital

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3 Nights / 4 Days(3N/4D)
India, Madhya Pradesh
easy pace
Great for couples, family, senior

Destinations: Khajuraho → Raneh Falls → Orchha → Jhansi

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Overview

About this Khajuraho & Orchha trip

Between 950 and 1050 CE the Chandela kings built around 85 temples at Khajuraho, and the 20-odd that survive are covered in some of the finest sculpture in India — gods, dancers, warriors and the famous erotic panels. Two nights in Khajuraho cover the Western, Eastern and Southern groups with a licensed guide, the evening light-and-sound show and the canyon at Raneh Falls. You'll then drive to Orchha, a riverside town of 16th-century Bundela palaces and chhatris where Lord Ram is worshipped as a king.

UNESCO-listed Khajuraho temples, Raneh Falls and Orchha's palaces, cenotaphs and Ram Raja temple on the Betwa.

Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Stay: 3-star hotels and a heritage stay
Transport: Private Dzire/Etios sedan
Best time: October to March
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Khajuraho & Orchha?

Kandariya Mahadeva and the Western Group — a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jain temples of the Eastern Group
Raneh Falls' crystalline granite canyon
Orchha's Jahangir Mahal and Raja Mahal murals
Ram Raja temple — the only place Ram is worshipped as a king, with a daily guard of honour
Sunset over the royal chhatris on the Betwa

Trip highlights

Kandariya Mahadeva
Lakshmana Temple
Parsvanath Temple
Raneh Falls
Jahangir Mahal
Ram Raja Temple
Orchha Chhatris

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Khajuraho & Orchha

4 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Khajuraho airport or railway station
- Western Group with a licensed guide — Kandariya Mahadeva, Lakshmana, Chitragupta
- Archaeological Museum
- Evening light-and-sound show at the Western Group
D2
- Eastern Group Jain temples — Parsvanath and Adinath
- Southern Group — Duladeo and Chaturbhuj temples
- Raneh Falls canyon (approx. 20 km)
- Optional afternoon jeep safari in Panna Tiger Reserve (extra cost)
D3
- Drive to Orchha (approx. 4 hours)
- Raja Mahal and Jahangir Mahal in the fort complex
- Chaturbhuj temple rooftop views
- Evening aarti at Ram Raja temple
D4
- Sunrise at the royal chhatris on the Betwa
- Laxmi Narayan temple and its Bundela murals
- Optional rafting on the Betwa (seasonal)
- Drop at Jhansi station (approx. 30 minutes)

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Khajuraho
1 night in a heritage hotel in Orchha
Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP)
Licensed guide for Khajuraho temple groups
Khajuraho pickup and Jhansi drop
Private sedan for transfers and sightseeing

Not included

Flights or trains to Khajuraho / from Jhansi
ASI monument entry fees and camera charges
Light-and-sound show tickets
Panna jeep safari and Betwa rafting
Lunches, beverages and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotels and a heritage stay

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private Dzire/Etios sedan

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Khajuraho · Khajuraho & Raneh Falls · Khajuraho to Orchha · Orchha & Departure

Route

Route map

5 stops from start to finish

KhajurahoStart
2Raneh FallsStop 2
3KhajurahoStop 3
4OrchhaStop 4
JhansiFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March

Things to carry

Cotton clothing and a light jacket for winter evenings
Comfortable walking shoes that slip off easily for temples
Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
Water bottle
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees
Camera with spare battery

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are the Khajuraho sculptures suitable for children?

The erotic panels make up only a small share of the carvings. Most families visit without any issue, and our guides keep the explanations age-appropriate.

How do we reach Khajuraho?

Khajuraho has a small airport with limited flights from Delhi and Varanasi, and a railway station with trains from Delhi and other cities. Jhansi, near Orchha, is on the main Delhi–Bhopal line.

Is Raneh Falls worth visiting in dry months?

Yes. Even when the water is low, the red, grey and green granite canyon is striking. After the monsoon (August–October) the falls themselves are at their best.

Can we add a tiger safari?

Panna Tiger Reserve is about 30 km from Khajuraho and is open from October to June. We can add a morning or afternoon jeep safari for an extra cost, subject to permit availability.

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