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Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh · Bundelkhand · 283m🚗 any vehicle — has its own airport
👨👩👧 Family: very low — flat, compact site, good for families
2/5
April
Why 2/5? Hot 22-40°C. Temple complex has no shade — sandstone platforms radiate heat. Sculptures hard to appreciate when drenched in sweat. Dawn visits only.
Erotic temple sculptures from 1,000 years ago that make you wonder what happened to India between then and now — UNESCO masterpieces in a sleepy village.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2-2 days
Budget
mid-range
Kids Rating
4/5 ✓
✓ Families with kids✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Vi
Good 4G in town. Patchy signal on road to Panna NP
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Medical
Khajuraho CHC — basic. District Hospital Chhatarpur — 45km
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Road
Good state highway from Jhansi. Single lane in parts
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Safety
4/5
Why Special
Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela dynasty between 950-1050 CE. Only 25 of the original 85 temples survive. The erotic sculptures cover maybe 10% of the carvings — the rest depict daily life, gods, and animals. The Western Group is the highlight. The temples were lost to jungle for centuries until a British officer rediscovered them in 1838. The Light & Sound show is atmospheric.
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Festivals & Events
Khajuraho Dance Festival
FebLate February (one week)
India's premier classical dance festival held against the backdrop of illuminated medieval temples, featuring Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and more.
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Maha Shivaratri at Kandariya Mahadeva
MarFebruary–March
Grand worship at the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, the largest in the Khajuraho complex, with night-long vigils and Shiva abhishekam.
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Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
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Good 4G in town. Patchy signal on road to Panna NP
WiFi: Most hotels offer WiFi. Slow speeds
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Khajuraho CHC — basic. District Hospital Chhatarpur — 45km
Ambulance: 108 ambulance available
Police: Khajuraho PS — near temple complex
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Getting There
Jhansi — 175km, 4hr by road. Khajuraho Airport has flights from Delhi/Varanasi
Roads: Good state highway from Jhansi. Single lane in parts
Public transport: Daily flights from Delhi and Varanasi. Bus from Jhansi. Limited rail (Khajuraho station small)
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Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Khajuraho town — 0km
Fill up before heading to Panna National Park
Budget stay: ₹400-1000/night — guesthouses near temple complex
Mid-range: ₹1500-4000/night — Hotel Chandela, Clarks
Helpline: 100 (police), 108 (ambulance)
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Hotels near Western Group — walkable
Best for Backpackers
Guesthouses in village
Best for Peace & Quiet
Hotels on Jain temple side
Avoid
Summer heat 45°C+ — avoid Apr-Jun completely
Off-season: ₹400-1500/nightPeak: ₹600-3000/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹1,100Stay₹500
Food₹300
Transport₹200
Activities₹100
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹3,250Stay₹2,000
Food₹600
Transport₹400
Activities₹250
per person per day
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Luxury
₹8,500Stay₹6,000
Food₹1,200
Transport₹800
Activities₹500
per person per day
💡 Small town — prices reasonable. Entry ₹40 Indian, ₹600 foreign. Light & Sound show ₹300-700. Bicycle rentals ₹200/day.
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
Best days: Any day
Dance festival (Feb) is the most crowded week. Otherwise manageable year-round.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
easy
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Family Dining
hotel restaurants and Mediterraneo
Cuisine: North Indian, Bundelkhandi
Small town — limited but decent. Hotel restaurants are safest. Try local Bundelkhandi cuisine. Mediterraneo for continental.
How to Reach
Airport
Khajuraho Airport — 5km (flights from Delhi/Varanasi)
Rail
Mahoba — 63km; Jhansi — 175km
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