Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Khailar

Khailar is a town in Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 13,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 236 places to visit — 48 temples, 34 forts & heritage, 27 parks and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are The Royal Chhatris Orchha (13 km), Chaturbhuj Temple (14 km) and Orchha Fort (14 km).

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Khailar at a glance

Location
Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 13,334
Coordinates
25.3413° N, 78.5313° E
Places within 50 km
236 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Orchha, 14 km
Railway station
Bijauli (BJI), 5 km
Airport
Gwalior Airport (GWL), 138 km

Top places to visit near Khailar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Khailar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Khailar

57 temples within 100 km of Khailar. The closest is Chhardwari Hanuman Ji Temple (9 km); the best-known is Chaturbhuj Temple (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Khailar

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Khailar. The closest is Maharaja Indramani's Cenotaph (13 km); the best-known is Orchha Fort (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Khailar

27 parks within 100 km of Khailar. The closest is Gajanan Park (15 km); the best-known is Veerangna Maharani Laxmi Bai Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Khailar

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Khailar. The closest is Dongri Dam (11 km); the best-known is Sukma Dukma Dam (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Khailar

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Khailar. The closest is Hazrat Sundar Shah Baba Rehmatullah Allay (12 km); the best-known is Datia Palace (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Khailar

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Khailar. The closest is Orchha WLS (12 km); the best-known is Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Khailar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Khailar
  2. 13 km The Royal Chhatris Orchha · heritage site, Niwari
  3. 1 km Chaturbhuj Temple · temple, Niwari
  4. 1 km Orchha Fort · fort, Niwari
  5. 17 km Jhansi Fort · fort, Jhansi
  6. 1 km Veerangna Maharani Laxmi Bai Park · park, Jhansi
  7. 17 km Back to Khailar

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How to reach Khailar

  • By train: Bijauli (BJI) — about 5 km from the centre
  • By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior — about 138 km by road
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 189 km by road
  • By road from Orchha: about 14 km · directions
  • By road from Jhansi: about 16 km · directions
  • By road from Gwalior: about 129 km · directions

All places near Khailar by distance

Within 15 km of Khailar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Khailar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4857Chhardwari Hanuman Ji Temple (9 km)
Forts & heritage3444Maharaja Indramani's Cenotaph (13 km)
Parks2727Gajanan Park (15 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1824Dongri Dam (11 km)
Other attractions2323Lakshmi-Narayan Temple (13 km)
Mosques & dargahs2020Hazrat Sundar Shah Baba Rehmatullah Allay (12 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1113Orchha WLS (12 km)
Jain sites813Sri Aadinath Bhagwaan Digambar Jain Mandir (15 km)
Churches1111Jhansi Bible Fellowship Church (14 km)
Museums1011Madhukar Saah ki Chatri (13 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints99Rajgarh Hill (9 km)
Waterfalls68Water Fall Saiyar (4 km)
Buddhist sites56Buddh Vihar Orcha (14 km)
Ashrams33Sant Ravidas Ashram (16 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves22Betwa River View (14 km)
Caves11Siddheshwar Temple and Natural Caves (24 km)

Khailar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Khailar?

Orchha Fort (fort, about 14 km), The Royal Chhatris Orchha (heritage site, about 13 km), Chaturbhuj Temple (temple, about 14 km), Veerangna Maharani Laxmi Bai Park (park, about 17 km), Jhansi Fort (fort, about 17 km), Rani Mahal (monument, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Khailar?

236 places on Spotwander: 48 temples, 34 forts & heritage, 27 parks, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Khailar?

Chhardwari Hanuman Ji Temple, about 9 km by road; श्री श्री 1008 श्री प्राचीन बलखंडेश्वर महादेव मंदिर (Sri Sri 1008 Sri Prachin Balkhandeshwar Mahadev Mandir) (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Khailar?

Maharaja Indramani's Cenotaph, about 13 km by road; The Royal Chhatris Orchha (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Khailar?

Gajanan Park, about 15 km by road; KK Puri Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Khailar?

Start in Khailar, visit The Royal Chhatris Orchha, then Chaturbhuj Temple, then Orchha Fort, then Jhansi Fort, then Veerangna Maharani Laxmi Bai Park, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Khailar?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and parks.

How do I reach Khailar?

By train: Bijauli (BJI), about 5 km away. By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 138 km by road. By road: 14 km from Orchha.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Khailar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Khailar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.