Nainital to Khajuraho
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Nainital to Khajuraho
659 km · ~13h 51m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Nainital
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
180 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 330Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 480Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
180 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KhajurahoKhajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Nainital to Khajuraho
659 km · ~14h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nainital
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nainital. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nainital → Khajuraho
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~659 km
~14h 39m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,900
- Arrive in Khajuraho
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Nainital to Khajuraho
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 31h 5m in total
Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 8h 45m wait
Change trains at Chitrakutdham Karwi — about 5h 34m wait
2 changes · 31h 5m in total
Change trains at Lucknow — about 1h 5m wait
Change trains at Janghai Jn — about 8h 8m wait
2 changes · 31h 5m in total
Change trains at Lucknow — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at Phaphamau Jn — about 9h 38m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Nainital to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nainital to Khajuraho is about 659 km by road, roughly 13.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 659 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹25,526 · Ertiga ₹32,446 · Innova ₹33,830 · Innova Crysta ₹41,749 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹57,356
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,050 · AC Sleeper ₹1,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,900
- Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹690 · Third AC ₹950 · Second AC ₹1,350 · First AC ₹1,880
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Khajuraho.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Nainital to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Rudrapur60 km from Nainital
Uttarakhand
- Pilibhit115 km from Nainital
Uttar Pradesh
- Bareilly145 km from Nainital
Uttar Pradesh
- Shahjahanpur225 km from Nainital
Uttar Pradesh
- Farrukhabad290 km from Nainital
Uttar Pradesh
Hotels in Khajuraho
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Things to Do in Khajuraho
Study the sculpture of the Western Group temples
The Western Group, anchored by the soaring Kandariya Mahadev temple, holds the densest concentration of Khajuraho's famed sandstone carvings, from celestial dancers and…
2-2.5 hours
Watch the evening light and sound show at the Western Group
After the temples close to daytime visitors, a sound and light show projected onto the Western Group's floodlit facades narrates the story of the Chandela dynasty that…
45 minutes
Visit the Jain temples of the Eastern Group
A short walk or auto-rickshaw ride from the main complex, the Eastern Group centers on Parsvanath Temple, the largest Jain temple at Khajuraho, with carving nearly as…
45 minutes - 1 hour
Explore the quieter Southern Group and Duladeo Temple
The Southern Group's Duladeo Temple, dedicated to Shiva, sits apart from the main tourist flow and shows the later, more ornate phase of Chandela temple carving, making…
30-45 minutes
Browse the Archaeological Museum's recovered sculpture
Opposite the Western Group entrance, the museum displays original sculptures and architectural fragments removed from the temples for preservation, letting you see the…
30-45 minutes
Suggested Khajuraho Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Visit Western Group of Temples - including Kandariya Mahadev
- Explore Lakshmana Temple and its intricate carvings
- Visit Devi Jagdambi Temple
Day 2Day 2
- Visit Eastern Group of Temples - Jain temples
- Explore Parsvanath Temple and Adinath Temple
- Visit Southern Group of Temples
Day 3Day 3
- Day trip to Panna National Park for wildlife safari
- Visit Raneh Falls - canyon waterfall
- Explore Pandav Falls on the way
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