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Madhya Pradesh: Gwalior to Khajuraho: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 3-day version for November: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.
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3
days
295 km
distance
6.7 h
driving
17
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~10.7 hours of daylight in November — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Fort ramparts and temple friezes in warm winter light, the Betwa river calm under Orchha's cenotaphs, and Panna's tigers back at the waterholes by March.
Day 1 Gwalior → Orchha
- Transit
- 3h21
- Finish
- ~17:40
- Temperature
- 14.1°C–28.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 10.7h
09:00
Explore the majestic 6th-century hill fort, renowned for its grandeur and impregnable defenses.
50 min · Gwalior
10:00
11:00
Marvel at the world's largest chandelier and a rich collection of antiques and gadgets.
50 min · Gwalior · ₹140 for Indian cititzens, ₹800 for foreigners +₹100 for camera
14:50
15:50
16:50
Overnight: Orchha
e.g. Gantapi Guesthouse · Amar Mahal
Day 2 Around Orchha
- Transit
- 0h24
- Finish
- ~13:55
- Temperature
- 14.1°C–28.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 10.7h
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:05
Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary search
Hike through forest and river island, enjoying nature on foot or by vehicle.
50 min · Orchha · ₹30 per person, also foreigners
open: Daily 7AM-6PM
12:55
Overnight here
e.g. Gantapi Guesthouse · Amar Mahal
Day 3 Khajuraho & Panna
- Transit
- 2h54
- Finish
- ~17:15
- Temperature
- 13.8°C–27.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 10.8h
11:20
12:20
13:20
14:20
15:20
16:25
Nandi Temple search
Unwind in a grand hall with impressive pillars and a peaceful, less crowded atmosphere.
50 min · Khajuraho & Panna
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