Tikamgarh Fort, seen from the town near Hotel Aditya

Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Explore Tikamgarh & Around

Tikamgarh sits in Bundelkhand — an old fort town with quiet temples nearby, and Orchha or Khajuraho when you want a longer day out.

Places to Explore

Distances are from Hotel Aditya at State Bank Chauraha, Kile ka Maidan. They are approximate — ask the front desk before you set out.

All Heritage Temple Nature Historical
Raneh Falls Nature

Raneh Falls

A canyon of red rock on the Ken river, about 20 km from Khajuraho. Go there on the same day as the temples rather than as a separate drive from Tikamgarh. The water is stronger after the rains; winter is quieter.

~160 km With a Khajuraho day Jul – Feb

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Plan Your Day Trip

Three real outings from the hotel. Khajuraho is further — about 140 km — so treat that as its own long day.

Temples close to the hotel

Half day

Temples close to the hotel

Papora Ji and Kundeshwar are both a short drive from State Bank Chauraha. Come back for lunch and look toward the town fort from the rooftop.

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  1. 1
    Paporaji Jain temples
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    About 5 km east of the hotel
  2. 2
    Kundeshwar Mahadev
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    About 6 km south, on the Jamdar
  3. 3
    Barighar or Usha waterfall
    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Only if you want the short walk south of the temple
  4. 4
    Back to Hotel Aditya
    1:00 PM
    Town fort is visible from the rooftop
Sun temple and Garh Kundar

Half day

Sun temple and Garh Kundar

Two quieter heritage stops that are still in this district: the Pratihara sun temple at Madkhera, then the hill fort at Garh Kundar.

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  1. 1
    Madkhera Sun Temple
    8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    About 20 km toward Jhansi
  2. 2
    Garh Kundar Fort
    10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hill fort near Niwari, about 22 km from town
  3. 3
    Return to the hotel
    1:30 PM onwards
Orchha on the Betwa

Full day

Orchha on the Betwa

The most sensible full-day heritage trip from Tikamgarh. Orchha is about 83 km, around two hours by road.

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  1. 1
    Drive to Orchha
    7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  2. 2
    Jahangir Mahal and Raja Mahal
    9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    The fort complex on the Betwa
  3. 3
    Lunch in Orchha
    12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
  4. 4
    Chaturbhuj Temple and the river chhatris
    1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Leave time for the drive back

See How Close Everything Is

The map is centred on Hotel Aditya, above State Bank of India at Kile ka Maidan.

Ask reception for a cab to Kundeshwar, Papora Ji, Orchha, or any other stop.

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Want a private cab, a local guide, or a custom itinerary? Our front desk is happy to arrange everything so you can simply enjoy Tikamgarh.

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