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How To reach Khajuraho from Washington, D.C

How To reach Khajuraho from Washington, D.C

How To reach Khajuraho from Washington, D.C

To reach Khajuraho from Washington, D.C., you'll need to take a combination of international flights and domestic connections, as Khajuraho doesn't have direct international flights. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to reach Khajuraho from Washington, D.C.:

1. Fly from Washington, D.C. to India (International Flight)

The first step is to fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to one of India’s major international airports. The most common routes are through Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport - DEL) or Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport - BOM).

Some major airlines offering flights from Washington, D.C. to India include:

  • Air India (non-stop to Delhi)
  • Qatar Airways
  • Emirates
  • British Airways
  • Lufthansa
  • United Airlines Flight duration from Washington D.C. to Delhi or Mumbai is typically around 14-16 hours, depending on the airline and layovers.

2. Fly from Delhi or Mumbai to Khajuraho (Domestic Flight)

Once you arrive in Delhi (DEL) or Mumbai (BOM), you'll need to take a domestic flight to Khajuraho. Khajuraho has a small airport, Khajuraho Airport (HJR), which is well-connected by flights from major Indian cities like Delhi and Varanasi.

  • Delhi to Khajuraho: There are multiple daily flights from Delhi to Khajuraho, operated by airlines like Air India and IndiGo.
    • Flight Duration: Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Mumbai to Khajuraho: There are fewer direct flights from Mumbai to Khajuraho, so it might be more convenient to connect via Delhi or Varanasi.

3. Alternative Route via Varanasi

If you prefer, you can also fly into Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport - VNS), which is another major city with good flight connections. From Varanasi, you can:

  • Take a train (around 10-12 hours) or
  • Hire a taxi (about 6-8 hours) to Khajuraho.

4. Travel Tips

  • Visa: As a U.S. citizen, you'll need a valid Indian Tourist Visa to travel to India. You can apply for an e-visa online or a regular tourist visa.
  • Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Khajuraho is from October to March when the weather is more pleasant. Summers can be extremely hot.

Sample Itinerary:

  1. Washington, D.C. to Delhi (14-16 hours, non-stop or connecting flight).
  2. Delhi to Khajuraho (1.5-2 hours, direct flight).

Alternatively:

  1. Washington, D.C. to Varanasi (via connecting flight).
  2. Varanasi to Khajuraho (by train or taxi, 6-12 hours).