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Madhya Pradesh: Gwalior to Khajuraho: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 5-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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5
days
295 km
distance
8.1 h
driving
33
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
- Transit
- 0h30
- Finish
- ~15:50
- Temperature
- 13.9°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
12:00
13:00
14:00
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
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
Day 2 Around Gwalior
- Transit
- 1h53
- Finish
- ~17:25
- Temperature
- 13.9°C–28.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 10.7h
09:00
11:35
12:35
13:45
14:50
Nalkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Waterfall search
Experience the natural beauty and spirituality of the temple and waterfall, but stay cautious.
90 min · Gwalior
16:35
Italian Garden search
Stroll through lush gardens with beautiful fountains and cascading waters in an Italian style.
50 min · Gwalior
open: 6AM - 6PM
Overnight here
e.g. The Central Park · Hotel Surbhi
Day 3 Orchha
- Transit
- 2h18
- Finish
- ~17:40
- Temperature
- 14.1°C–28.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 10.7h
10:45
11:45
12:45
13:45
14:45
15:50
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
16:40
Overnight here
e.g. Gantapi Guesthouse · Amar Mahal
Day 4 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
Overnight here
Day 5 Around Khajuraho & Panna
- Transit
- 0h33
- Finish
- ~15:50
- Temperature
- 13.8°C–27.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 10.8h
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
14:50
Shivam restaurant search
Relish pure vegetarian food in a serene atmosphere.
60 min · Khajuraho & Panna · ₹50 per thali
open: 8AM-11PM
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