Begin at Khajuraho Western Group of Temples after 12:25 PM, entering from Temple Road and allowing roughly two hours for the complex. The UNESCO-listed enclosure is easiest to explore at an unhurried pace: see Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, and Devi Jagadambi Temple, looking closely at the layered sculpture bands rather than rushing from one courtyard to the next. The temples are generally open from sunrise to around sunset; entry is typically about ₹40 for Indian visitors and ₹600 for foreign visitors, though fees can change. From the town center, an auto-rickshaw takes about 5–10 minutes, and comfortable shoes, water, and modest clothing are useful—the stone gets hot even during the monsoon season.
Walk next door to Raja Café, directly beside the Western Group, for a relaxed late lunch or tea of about an hour. It is one of the most convenient places in Khajuraho for temple views, with a broad menu of Indian, continental, and café dishes; budget approximately ₹400–800 per person. Service can be leisurely, so treat this as a proper pause rather than a quick stop. Afterward, continue on foot to the Khajuraho Archaeological Museum, near the temple complex, for about an hour. Its original sculptures and architectural fragments make the details you have just seen outdoors much easier to understand. Check the day’s closing time at the entrance—museum hours can vary, and it may close earlier than the temples.
Return to the Khajuraho Light and Sound Show at the Western Group temple grounds after dusk. Plan for around an hour, arriving 20–30 minutes early to confirm the current Hindi and English timings and collect tickets; schedules can change seasonally, particularly during the monsoon. The narration and illumination are a pleasant way to see the temple silhouettes after the heat of the afternoon, though the show is atmospheric rather than a substitute for the daytime visit. If rain threatens, carry a light waterproof layer and ask staff whether the performance is proceeding.