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Khajurahoखजुराहो
Give Khajuraho two nights: one full day for the Western Group at opening, one for the Eastern and Southern groups, then leave.
Khajuraho is a small Bundelkhand town whose Chandela-dynasty temples, built between roughly 950 and 1050 AD, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carvings, not the town, are the reason to come. Two nights covers the three temple groups at an unhurried pace; one night works if you arrive early and leave late.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (45°C (113°F) heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)avoid Apr–Jun (113°F (45°C) heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- HJR
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Khajuraho112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khajuraho, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyKhajuraho is a small, calm temple town and generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 1363 Tourist helpline (India) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHJR Khajuraho Airport (About 5 km (3.1 mi) from the temples; Air India serves Delhi, Varanasi and Mumbai (check current schedules).).HJR Khajuraho Airport (About 3.1 mi (5 km) from the temples; Air India serves Delhi, Varanasi and Mumbai (check current schedules).).
- Getting aroundThe town is small and flat: rent a bicycle near the main temple complex for about ₹20 (≈ under US$1) a day, or walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HJR Khajuraho Airport (About 5 km (3.1 mi) from the temples; Air India serves Delhi, Varanasi and Mumbai (check current schedules).)HJR Khajuraho Airport (About 3.1 mi (5 km) from the temples; Air India serves Delhi, Varanasi and Mumbai (check current schedules).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
May
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khajuraho: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Apr
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
May
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small and flat: rent a bicycle near the main temple complex for about ₹20 a day, or walk. Cycle rickshaws run about ₹15 per km and roughly ₹200 for a full day; autos and taxis cover the airport run. The Western Group sits about 5 km from the railway station, and there is no bus from the station into town, so take a shared Vikram or a hired auto.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Orchha
overnightDoor to door: 3–4 h
Train toward Jhansi, then a short auto from Jhansi; or a taxi
The Khajuraho–Jhansi train stops at Orchha; too far for a comfortable return day.
Panna National Park
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h each way
Taxi or jeep from Khajuraho
Tiger reserve; book a safari slot ahead (check).
Raneh Falls
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Taxi from town
Canyon and waterfall; water is low outside the monsoon.
Satna
skipDoor to door: 3–4 h
Bus or taxi
A rail junction, not a sight; use it only to connect.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jain Temple Road
Guesthouses, cafés and restaurants, a short walk from the Western Group gate. Best for a two-night stay without a car.
Near the Western Group gate
Closest beds to the ticket counter and the evening light-and-sound show; quieter, fewer eating options.
Airport Road
Larger hotels with pools and bars; you need an auto or taxi for every temple visit.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double1 × 2 nights × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹3,500 | ₹14,000 |
| Western Group entry, foreigner2 × ₹600 | ₹1,200 |
| Audio guide, English2 × ₹100 · plus taxes | ₹200 |
| Light and sound show, foreigner2 × ₹300 | ₹600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,360 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,490 per person per day, bed included | ₹25,960≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Thali (vegetarian) | ₹50–200 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Sweet lassi | ₹15–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Aloo paratha | ₹15–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bicycle rental, per day | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Cycle rickshaw, full day | ₹200 (≈ US$3) |
| Auto to the airport | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Hotel pool day use | ₹300 (≈ US$4)+ |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buy the Western Group ticket online in advance: the on-site booth has no cashier for foreigners.
- Temple entry is ₹600 (≈ US$7) for foreigners and ₹10 (≈ under US$1) for Indians, and the complex closes at sunset.
- Summer heat reaches about 45°C (113°F); plan temple visits for early morning and late afternoon.Summer heat reaches about 113°F (45°C); plan temple visits for early morning and late afternoon.
- Photography is banned inside the Archaeology Museum.
- Trains from Delhi run six days a week, not on Wednesday.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Tourist helpline (India)
- 1363
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Khajurahoखजुराहो
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इस पते पर ले चलिएTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- Tourist helpline1363
Embassy
No embassy in Khajuraho; most embassies are in New Delhi, with consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → temples, auto: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Airport → temples, taxi: about ₹150 (≈ US$2)
- Cycle rickshaw, per km: about ₹15 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितने का है? — How much is it? (kitne ka hai)
- टिकट काउंटर कहाँ है? — Where is the ticket counter? (ticket counter kahan hai)
- कृपया मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिए — Please take me to this address (kripya mujhe is pate par le chaliye)
- नहीं, धन्यवाद — No, thank you (nahin, dhanyavaad)
Temple entry is by online ticket; carry the booking on your phone.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khajuraho. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (45°C heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HJR: last flight times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Western Group gate, Jain Temple Road, Eastern Group.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Western Group, Eastern Group, Southern Group, Archaeology Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.