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Madhya Pradesh: Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

Last updated: 2026-09-22

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

10.1 h

driving

16

curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

~10.7 hours of daylight in November.
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.

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Check current monument opening and admission.
Reconfirm access, admission, heat and any temporary restrictions at Gwalior Fort, the Orchha complex and each Khajuraho temple group.
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Arrange the road transport and check both intercity legs.
Confirm the vehicle, driver or rental terms, insurance, fuel and current road conditions for Gwalior–Orchha–Khajuraho.
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Day 1 Gwalior

6 curated stops

Transit: 0h34
Finish: ~15:50
Temperature: 13.9°C–28.8°C
Rainy days: ~1
Daylight: 10.7h

09:00

Gwalior Fort public heritage circuit gwalior.nic.in map ↗

Use the public fort approach and a bounded circuit of confirmed-open fort monuments and museum context. Guides, performances and remote excursions remain optional.

50 min · Gwalior · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry

10:00

Sas Bahu Temples read more map ↗

Two elegant 11th-century temples stand side by side, showcasing delicate stone artistry within the fort.

50 min · Gwalior

11:00

Teli Ka Mandir read more map ↗

A compact yet intricately carved temple nestled among the fort's ancient stone structures.

50 min · Gwalior

12:00

Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum archaeology.mp.gov.in read more map ↗

Explore sculptures, paintings, and ancient artifacts from various Indian dynasties.

50 min · Gwalior · ₹10 for Indian citizens, ₹100 for foreigners, children under 15 are free

13:00

Gwalior Fort mptourism.com read more map ↗

Explore the majestic 6th-century hill fort, renowned for its grandeur and impregnable defenses.

50 min · Gwalior

14:00

Jai Vilas Mahal jaivilasmuseum.org read more map ↗

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

Bahdura Sweets search

Savor pure ghee sweets like ladoos and gulab jamun at this renowned sweet shop.

60 min · Gwalior

Overnight here

e.g. The Central Park · Hotel Surbhi

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Day 2 Orchha

5 curated stops

Transit: 4h15
Finish: ~17:45
Temperature: 14.1°C–28.8°C
Rainy days: ~1
Daylight: 10.7h

12:55

Orchha public Bundela heritage circuit niwari.nic.in map ↗

Use a bounded public circuit of the fort, palace, temple and riverside cenotaph context under current access. Guides, rafting and performances remain optional.

50 min · Orchha · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry

13:55

Ram Raja Mandir search map ↗

Visit the central temple of Orchha, dedicated to Lord Ram, where the deities refused to move.

50 min · Orchha

open: (closed during the afternoon)

14:55

Chaturbhuj Temple search map ↗

Climb the steps to this grand temple housing an image of Rama, adorned with delicate carvings.

50 min · Orchha

15:55

Fort Complex search map ↗

Discover the fortified complex divided into three parts, offering an all-day pass for its sights.

50 min · Orchha · ₹50 for Indian citizens, ₹750 for foreigners + ₹400 for camera

16:55

Cenotaphs search map ↗

Explore the 14 memorial chhatris of Orchha rulers along the river Betwa.

50 min · Orchha

Overnight here

e.g. Gantapi Guesthouse · Amar Mahal

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Day 3 Khajuraho

4 curated stops

Transit: 5h15
Finish: ~17:50
Temperature: 13.8°C–27.9°C
Rainy days: ~1
Daylight: 10.8h

14:00

Khajuraho public temple-groups circuit whc.unesco.org map ↗

Use the confirmed-open western, eastern and southern temple groups in a bounded public circuit. Guides, sound-and-light shows, dance festivals and Panna excursions remain optional.

50 min · Khajuraho · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry

15:00

Lakhmana Temple search map ↗

Discover the oldest and finest temple of the western group, named for its ruler.

50 min · Khajuraho

16:00

Kandariya Mahadev Temple read more map ↗

Marvel at masterpieces of Indian art in a profusion of intricate sculptures.

50 min · Khajuraho

17:00

Chitragupta Temple search map ↗

Visit this temple dedicated to Lord Chitragupta, the keeper of deeds.

50 min · Khajuraho

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Sources (9)

Gwalior Fort public heritage circuit — gwalior.nic.inOfficial public source; original paraphrase
Wikipedia — Sasbahu Temple, GwaliorCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
Wikipedia — Teli ka MandirCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
Wikivoyage — GwaliorCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
Wikipedia — Gwalior FortCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
Orchha public Bundela heritage circuit — niwari.nic.inOfficial public source; original paraphrase
Wikivoyage — OrchhaCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
Khajuraho public temple-groups circuit — whc.unesco.orgOfficial public source; original paraphrase
Wikivoyage — KhajurahoCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)

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