Best Time to Visit Khajuraho for 4 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Western Group of Temples

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Sevagram, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606, India

The Western Temple Group is the true essence of the Khajuraho Temple Group, which was designated as a World Cultural Heritage in 1986. It has been developed into a park with hundreds of thousands of square meters, and the temples are surrounded by trees. The materials for the temple carvings are taken from light yellow sandstones from the Panna quarry, 40 kilometers south of Khajuraho, which are soft in texture and pleasing in color. The temple complex includes the Vishwanatha Temple, the Lakshmana Temple and the very famous Kandaria Mahadeva Temple dedicated to the three major gods of India. All the temples are magnificent, full of figures and sculptures expressing the love and life of various gods, which are stacked on the hill-like towers extending into the sky. Dense and dazzling. The goddesses in these carvings are full of bodies, not only depicting their daily life, but also showing the scenes of intercourse with male gods with the help of servants. There are also sculptures describing the army and animal sculptures, all of which are lifelike and full of life interest.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Khajuraho Group of Monuments nearby is the top choice before you leave Western Group of Temples and hit the road.

Khajuraho Group of Monuments

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Rajnagar Road, Sevagram, Khajuraho

The temples in Khajuraho were built during the Chandra Dynasty in the 10th century, because almost every temple here has carvings related to love on the walls, which is the embodiment of Hindu teachings that advocate fertility and fertility. Khajuraho was excavated from the ruins in the 19th century, and there are only more than 20 temple buildings left, which have high artistic value and are included in the World Cultural Heritage List. These temples belong to Brahmanism and Jainism, but the style is the same, with a richly decorated main building built on a high plinth, connected to a long corridor with skylights. The main building is clad in painted panels and topped with clusters of curvilinear spires, the taller of which are located directly above the sanctuary. After the rainy season in September every year until the sweltering summer in March is the comfortable season in Khajuraho, you can stroll under the clear sky and enjoy the temples at ease. The existing Khajuraho Group of Monuments is further divided into the west temple group, the east temple group and the south temple group. Among them, the west temple group is very magnificent, and there are many valuable carvings. There are 14 temples on the lawn of the west temple group. Each of the carvings has its own merits, most of which have been restored, and some temples can also be visited inside. Not to be missed is the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, which is the larger one in the Western Temple Group. The main hall dedicated to Linga has a tower of more than 35 meters high, and there are many temples every day. Hindus come to worship with flowers and tika in hand. The inside and outside of the temple are covered with intricate carvings. There are more than 200 statues inside, and about 600 reliefs are also decorated on the outer walls. You can see a large number of gods and goddesses, which are the artistic manifestation of the prosperous period of the Chandra Dynasty. However, there are often monkeys here, so be careful.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Casa Maria Homestay in advance, because all the tourists head to Khajuraho Group of Monuments love staying at it.

Casa Maria Homestay

Day 2 | Morning

Lakshmana Temple

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Western Temples, Khajuraho 471606, India

A temple in the Western Temple Group dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Built in the mid-10th century. The temple consists of the main temple and the four-corner side halls, which is the standard form of the Chandra temple. The base of the temple is engraved with scenes of war, hunting, and queue.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Jehangir Mahal.

Jehangir Mahal

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Paryatan Bhawan, Orchha, 462003

Jehangiri Mahal Fort is a beautiful Islamic style fort built by King Bandera for the visit of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The building is very ingenious and spectacular, with eight huge domes as roofs and a small domed tower at each corner. Jehangir Mahal Fort is a more exquisite and magnificent palace in Ocha Fort. The buildings on all sides enclose a courtyard in the center, with a sunken fountain in the center. It has eight huge domes as the roof, a small dome tower at each corner, and a balcony protruding into the courtyard in the center of the top floor. From the hollowed-out stone balcony here, you can enjoy the scenery of the entire ancient town, which is very pleasant. Each hollowed-out window lattice of different styles is also very artistic.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Jehangir Mahal, Madpackers Khajuraho nearby is the best place to stay.

Madpackers Khajuraho

The Madpackers Khajuraho is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Khajuraho, having been recently opened in 2021.

Khajuraho Airport is located approximately 7km away from this hotel. There's plenty to do nearby, with Viswanath Temple, Matangesvara Temple and Shramdaan all within a short distance.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.

Day 3 | Morning

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho

It is the most typical and magnificent temple in the Khajuraho temple complex, and it is also the larger one. This light-yellow sandstone temple built on a high platform, including the main hall, the right winding corridor, the hall, the hall, and the porch, are arranged in a line from west to east. The main hall dedicated to Shiva is also built with a height of more than The 35-meter bamboo shoot-shaped Sikalo Pagoda. "Kandaria" (Kandariya) means cave, "Mahadeva" (Mahadeva) means Great Heaven (Great God), is one of the titles of Shiva. The Kandaria Mahadeva Temple was built by Vidyadala from about 1018 to 1022 AD to worship Shiva, one of the three major gods in India. Above the sanctuary of the main hall, the bamboo shoot-shaped King Sikalu Tower is 35 meters high, towering and towering. Around the main tower, there are 84 small towers in the shape of bamboo shoots, which surround the main tower. The tops of the main tower and the small tower are crowned with arched ribbed oblate capstones and aquarium ornaments. On the top of the three pyramid-shaped towers on the east side of the main hall, the hall, the passage hall and the porch, the heights gradually increase towards the main tower, and the contour curves are undulating in waves, showing a gradual upward trend, resulting in the effect of surging mountains, making it even more apparent The main peak is tall and straight, and the momentum is spectacular. The main hall of the temple and the outer wall of the synagogue are surrounded by three layers of high relief frieze. The frieze is full of group images of male and female gods, snake gods, tree gods, goddesses, ladies, dancing girls, lovers, and monsters. Every other niche, column, arch, bracket, is decorated with various statues. According to statistics, there are a total of 872 statues inside and outside the temple.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Vishvanath Temple nearby is the top choice before you leave Kandariya Mahadeva Temple and hit the road.

Vishvanath Temple

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001

A temple in the Western Temple Group, built in 1002, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was originally a five-chapel building, but now two sacrificial halls are missing. Most of the temple wall carvings are based on the representation of women in lovesickness or women in life scenes such as writing letters and playing music.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Vishvanath Temple, The Lalit Temple View nearby is the best place to stay.

The Lalit Temple View

Property Location
With a stay at The Lalit Temple View Khajuraho in Khajuraho, you'll be in the historical district and minutes from Khajuraho Temples and Khajuraho Archaeological Museum. This 4.5-star hotel is convenient to Jain Group Of Temples.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room. This hotel also features wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and a computer station. Planning an event in Khajuraho? This hotel has 1560 square feet (145 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all r

Day 4 | Morning

Jagadamba Temple

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Rajnagar Rd, Sevagram, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

A temple in the Western Temple Group, built in the early 11th century. Originally a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it was later changed to worship Shiva's concubine Snow Mountain God, and later changed to God Gali. The carvings of divine love here are well known.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Jagadamba Temple, don’t forget pay a visit to Chaturbhuja Temple.

Chaturbhuja Temple

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Chaturbhuja Temple, Sevagram, Khajuraho

About 1 km south from the southern temple complex is the Chadul Puja Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The carvings of this temple have developed relatively complete temples. And, watching the sunset here is definitely a pleasure.

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