Khajuraho India

Facts & Figures
Location : Situated 590 kms from Delhi, the capital city of India.
Language : Naive language is Hindi and several other dialect of Madhya Pradesh Hindi, considerable number of people can speak English.
Best time to visit : October to March.
Climate : Moderate

The Temple Town
Khajuraho, once the great Chandela capital, is today a village of about a few thousand people in the interiors of central India, in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh in India. Tradition records the existence of eighty five temples, of which only twenty five, strewn amidst lakes and fields, have survived. The temples at Khajuraho, brilliant examples of medieval Indian architecture, were built under later Chandela kings between AD 950 and AD 1050. Each ancient structure in India has a fascinating story to tell. But few match the temples of Khajuraho.

Coming to the Khajuraho
By Air : The airport is at Khajuraho.
By Rail : Jhansi (172 kms) and Satna (117 kms) are the major railheads.
By Road : Khajuraho is 590 kms from Delhi via Gwalior and Jhansi.

Check In the Accommodation near Khajuraho
Khajuraho has all categories of hotels and lodges for all categories of people. Some of the deluxe category hotels are listed below :

Get Absorbed In
There are three groups of temple in Khajuraho - Western Group, Southern Group, Eastern Group. All the groups depict the sculptures and various moods of Hindu Gods & Goddesses and Human habits. Most of them feature daily lifestyle of woman.

Western Temples : In Western group of temples you can explore - Kandariya Mahadeo, Chaunsat Yogini, Chitragupta Temple, Lakshamana Temple, Matangeswara Temple.

Eastern Temples : Explore the - Parsvanth Temple, Ghantai Temple, Adinath Temple in this group.

Southern Temples : This group has some newly excavated temples, which are believed to be older then the other 84 temples. Some of the temples in the gropu are - Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, State Museum of Tribal and Folk Arts, New Temple Excavated. You can also enjoy Sound & Light Show in this part of the whole temple complex.

Not to Overlook - Excursions
Panna National Park : Panna National Park, 32 km away and a mere 30 minute drive from Khajuraho.

Raneh Falls : Raneh Falls is 19 km. from Khajuraho, on the ken river are famous for their rock formations.

Ken Nature Trail : Ken Nature Trail about 22 km from Khajuraho, within a walking distance from Raneh falls, is a jungle track exhibiting natural beauty and imparts a knowledge of the surroundings.

Ken Gharial Sanctuary : Some 24 kms from Khajuraho.

Banisagar Lake : At a distance of 11km from Khajuraho, a nice picnic spot. Suitable fo Boating & Angling.

Ranguan Lake : 25 Km from Khajuraho, is an ideal picnic spot for boating and angling.

Gangau Dam : Situated some 34 km from Khajuraho. The dam is surrounded by the Panna National Park & Gangau Sanctuary.

Pandav Falls : About 34 kms from Khanjuraho, a picturesque waterfall in a bowl shaped valley on the ken river. The Pandavas are believed to have spent a part of their exile here.