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ID: IN-MP-15

Orchha to Khajuraho through Bundelkhand

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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The standard tourist link between two of Madhya Pradesh's heritage towns: from the Bundela capital of Orchha on the Betwa, across the Bundelkhand countryside on NH39 via Chhatarpur, to the Chandela temples of Khajuraho. Khajuraho is about 175 km from Jhansi, which is close to Orchha.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 175 km, 3.5-4 hours. October-March is best; summers are very hot. Fuel and food are available in Chhatarpur.

Mission Logs88 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	SE Start Point	0%	2H
2.0 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H
4.1 km	N Continue on track	1%	2H
6.1 km	NE Continue on track	0%	2H
8.2 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

216m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

25.3530, 78.6404

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 25.3530, 78.6404 @ 216m

Quick Stats

Distance

176 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

193m - 316m

Max Elevation

316 m

Max Gradient

2.3%

1.6%

Highlights

See Orchha's chhatris at sunrise before leaving
Stop in Chhatarpur town
Visit the Western Group of temples in Khajuraho
See the Adivart Tribal and Folk Art Museum
Watch the light and sound show at Khajuraho

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+244 m

Total Descent

-237 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

2.7

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.25

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)100%

Moderate (3-8%)0%

Steep (>8%)0%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved94%

Unpaved6%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

94%

Gravel

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 25

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 24.768905

MAX LAT: 25.417088

MIN LON: 78.640362

MAX LON: 79.925814

Point Spacing: 49.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Orchha to Khajuraho through Bundelkhand

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.