Khajuraho travel guide
Temple town
Khajuraho is famous for its stunning medieval temples with intricate sculptures and UNESCO World Heritage status.
Best time to visit Khajuraho
Oct–Mar is the season, with Nov–Feb the most pleasant and the dance festival in Feb; Apr–Jun is very hot and Jul–Sep humid with heavy showers.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | 8–24 °C | 15 mm | high | Cool sunny days, cold nights; fog further north can delay trains and flights |
| February | best | 11–28 °C | 20 mm | high | Pleasant days; the Khajuraho Dance Festival fills hotels |
| March | good | 16–34 °C | 10 mm | medium | Warm, dry afternoons; mornings are best for the temples |
| April | mixed | 22–40 °C | 10 mm | low | Hot; see the temples early and late in the day, few tourists |
| May | avoid | 27–43 °C | 15 mm | low | Fierce heat; walking the open temple platforms by day is hard going |
| June | avoid | 28–41 °C | 110 mm | low | Very hot and humid until the monsoon breaks, usually late in the month |
| July | mixed | 26–35 °C | 290 mm | low | Monsoon showers, green and humid; Panna's core zones are closed |
| August | mixed | 25–33 °C | 380 mm | low | Wettest month; humid, with temples quiet between heavy showers |
| September | mixed | 24–34 °C | 190 mm | low | Showers easing but still humid; countryside green |
| October | good | 19–34 °C | 30 mm | medium | Warm days, cooler nights; season starts and Panna safaris resume |
| November | best | 14–30 °C | 5 mm | high | Dry, sunny and pleasant; the busy season gets going |
| December | best | 9–26 °C | 5 mm | high | Cool days, cold nights; busiest around Christmas–New Year |
How many days to spend in Khajuraho
Two days cover the Western Group with Kandariya Mahadeva, the Eastern temples, Dulhadev and Raneh Falls; a third adds a Panna National Park safari (Oct–Jun).
How to reach Khajuraho
- By air: Khajuraho (HJR) — 3 km, about 10–20 min by road. Small airport with few flights; many travellers arrive by train
- By train: Khajuraho (KURJ) — 6 km, about 5–20 min by road. Small station; Jhansi is the big junction with many more trains
Getting around
The Western Group and town centre are walkable; rent a bicycle or take an auto to the Eastern and Southern groups, and hire a taxi for Raneh Falls and Panna.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Khajuraho?
Oct–Mar is the season, with Nov–Feb the most pleasant and the dance festival in Feb; Apr–Jun is very hot and Jul–Sep humid with heavy showers.
How many days are enough for Khajuraho?
2–3 days. Two days cover the Western Group with Kandariya Mahadeva, the Eastern temples, Dulhadev and Raneh Falls; a third adds a Panna National Park safari (Oct–Jun).
How do I reach Khajuraho?
By air: Khajuraho (HJR) — 3 km, about 10–20 min by road. Small airport with few flights; many travellers arrive by train. By train: Khajuraho (KURJ) — 6 km, about 5–20 min by road. Small station; Jhansi is the big junction with many more trains.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.