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Madhya Pradesh
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Lucknow to Khajuraho & Panna: A Temples-and-Tigers Weekend
A self-drive weekend from Lucknow to the temples of Khajuraho and a jungle safari at Panna Tiger Reserve, with a stop at Kutni Dam on the way.
A self-drive weekend from Lucknow to the temples of Khajuraho and a jungle safari at Panna Tiger Reserve, with a stop at Kutni Dam on the way.
- Duration
- A long weekend — 3 days covers the drive, the temple complex, and a safari without rushing.
- Best time
- October to March. September and April are doable but genuinely hot. Panna's jungle safari is closed entirely during monsoon.
- Budget
- Decent stays with breakfast run around ₹3,000/night (roughly $30/€25) for a double room. For food, budget ₹300-500 (roughly $3-5/€3-5) per person per meal. See the ticket pricing tables below for temple entry and safari costs.
- Getting around
- Self-drive car for the whole loop — this route was done entirely that way, with no public transport legs.
- 1Lucknow
- 1Kutni Dam (en route)
- 2Khajuraho
- 3Panna Tiger Reserve
- 4Lucknow (return)