Khajuraho

Location : In the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Tourist Attractions : Southern Group of Temples, Eastern Group of Temples, Western Group of Temples, Panna.
Best Buys : Curios and souvenirs
Best Hangouts : Benisagar Lake (11 km), Ranguan Lake (25 km), Pandav Waterfall (30 km), Ranch Waterfalls (20 km)
Fairs & Festivals : Khajuraho Dance Festival (February – March)
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Rajgarh Palace (25 km), Panna (45 km), Dhubela Museum (64 km), Ajaygarh Fort (80 km), Kalinjar Fort (100 km), Panna Diamond Mines (56 km), Panna National Park(40 km), Bandhavgarh National Park (237 km)
When to Visit : October to March

About Khajuraho

The exotic images of Khajuraho are located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho is an amazing gift of love to the world. Beautifully carved structures depict every aspect of human life. There are intricate carvings of women in luring positions, on the walls, ceiling, windows and pillars of Khajuraho temples depicting carnal love. These temples were spread through a high forest region and were rediscovered only a few years ago.

These temples were built by the Chandela dynasty that survived for five centuries before falling to the onslaught of Islam. Almost all Khajuraho's temples record a century long burst of creative genius from 950-1050 AD.

Major Tourist Attractions in Khajuraho

Temples of Khajuraho
These beautiful temples of Khajuraho have explicit erotic sculptures despite of being places of worship, these exotic temples remain a mystery for art historians. However, several other Hindu temples of the same period also feature these, but the architectural harmony and beauty of the Khajuraho temples are unlike any other in the country.

22 temples are surviving out of the original 85. Some of them are well preserved while others are not in a very good condition. They are found in three groups of which the largest and most easily accessible is the western group.

There are many temples as, The Kendariya Mahadeo, The Lakshmana Temple, Chaunsat Yogini, The temple of Parsvanath, temple of Ghantai and the temple of Duladeo, which attract visitors from all over the world.

Getting There

Air: There is a daily return flight of Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Sahara Airlines on the route Delhi - Khajuraho - Varanasi.
Rail: The nearest railway stations are Harpalpur (110 km) and Mahoba (70 km).
Road: Direct bus services connect Khajuraho to major cities of Madhya Pradesh. For local transport, cycle rickshaws, tongas, and taxis are available

Accommodation

There are many luxurious hotels available in Khajuraho. Apart from these, budget hotels are also available according to one's requirement