1 night · Easy · A historic city in northern Madhya Pradesh, built around a vast hilltop fort and Scindia palaces.
Day 1: Gwalior
- Start early at Gwalior Fort and Man Mandir Palace.
- Walk to Teli ka Mandir and the Saas Bahu Temples inside the fort.
- See the Jain figures at Gopachal Parvat.
- Visit the Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum in the afternoon.
- Return to the fort for the evening light and sound show.
Getting here from Gwalior: Train to Jhansi, about 1.5 hours, then 30 minutes by road. About 120 km by road.
Days 2 to 3: Orchha
2 nights · Easy · A small Bundela-era town on the Betwa river, full of palaces, temples and royal cenotaphs.
Day 2: Orchha
- Arrive from Jhansi and check in near the old town.
- Buy the combined ticket and explore the Orchha Fort complex and Raja Mahal.
- Walk through Jahangir Mahal and its museum.
- Visit Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and Phool Bagh in the late afternoon.
- Watch the sound and light show at the fort.
Day 3: Orchha
- Morning bird walk in the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple and its murals.
- See the Chhatris and stay for sunset at Kanchana Ghat.
- Return to Jhansi for an evening train.
Getting here from Orchha: Road, about 4 to 5 hours. About 170 km by road.
2 nights · Easy · Small temple town with the carved Chandela temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 4: Arrival day
- Travel from Orchha to Khajuraho (about 4 to 5 hours).
- Spend the afternoon in the Western Group of Temples.
- End at Kandariya Mahadev Temple near sunset.
- Watch the Sound and Light Show in the evening.
Day 5: Khajuraho
- Cycle or take an auto to the Eastern Group of Temples in the morning.
- Continue to the Southern Group of Temples.
- Visit the Archaeological Museum after lunch.
- See the Adivart Tribal and Folk Art Museum in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Khajuraho
- Take a taxi or auto to Raneh Falls in the morning.
- Walk along the canyon viewpoints.
- Return to town for lunch and craft shopping.
- Leave by the evening train or flight.
Afterwards: Khajuraho has a small airport and trains to Delhi.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
