Khajuraho,
this captivating township located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
During the 10th to 12th centuries, Chandela Rajput rulers built some amazing
temples. Of those 85 originally built temples only 22 temples remain today.
The holy shrines of Khajuraho are India's exclusive souvenir of love to the
world. They represent the various facets and moods of life. These Khajuraho
temples are a perfect celebrate womanhood. Khajuraho temples of Khajuraho
have declared as a world heritage site. The city of Khajuraho for its
historical connection is one of the most famous tourist cities of India.
Khajuraho attracts visitors from through out the world not only because of
the exquisite sculptures but also for the different cultural festivals that
organized by the local tourism department.
Tourist Attractions in
Khajuraho
Khajuraho is famous worldwide for the erotic sculptures on its temples.
Built from the 950 AD to 1050 AD, these temple sculptures are the instances
of world's great artistic wonders.
Lakshmana Temple
The western group of temples is best known of all the three groups. The
Lakshmana Temple falls into the western group and is a major attraction for
visitors to Khajuraho. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of
the most impressively built in the western group.
Matangesvara Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Matangesvara Temple is also known as Mritunjya
Mahadev Temple. The temple is completely built in sandstone and features an
eight-feet-high shivling. The temple is a scene to watch during the
Mahashivratri festival.
Varaha Temple
The Varaha Temple stands opposite to the Lakshmana Temple. The temple gets
its name from Varha (or boar) which is one of the ten incarnations of Vishnu
according to the Hindu mythology.
Visvanatha Temple
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and its history dates back to the
early 11th century AD. The Visvanatha temple is visited for its sculptural
riches. The three-headed image of Lord Brahma and the profusely carved
exteriors are major attractions in the temple.
Nandi Temples
The Nandi Temple occupies a position facing the Visvanath Temple. The Nandi
temple is a small shrine and comprises an open hall supported by 20 square
pillars. The monolithic sculpture of Nandi, the sacred bull is a must see
for visitors to Khajuraho.
Dulah Deo Temple
The Duladeo Temple falls into the southern group of Khajuraho temples. It
is dedicated to Lord Shiva and thought to be the latest of all the temples
at Khajuraho. A sanctum sanctorum, a vestibule, a large hall and a porch
make up the whole structure.
Khajuraho Excursions
From Khajuraho you can go for an excursion in Panna National Park. You can
enjoy beautiful Pandav Falls and other waterfalls en route. The park is
famous for its wild cats, including tigers, deer and antelope. If you want
to catch a glimpse of the wildlife of this park, you can take an hour long
boat ride or jeep safari offered by the park authorities. Safari Timings are
0630hrs to 1030 hrs and 14:30 hrs to 1730 PM.
More Attractions in Khajuraho
This small town hosts a yearly national level Festival of Classical Dances
in February/March. It brings all the finest classical dancers in one
platform. Experiencing classical dance forms like Bharat Natyam, Manipuri,
Kucchipudi, Oddissi, Kathak, Mohiniattam and Kathakali in Khajuraho's
bewitching backdrop, making it a truly unforgettable moment. In Khajuraho
you also can enjoy few cultural performances organized by the local tourism
department.
How to Reach Khajuraho
Khajuraho Airport is directly accessible from Delhi, Agra, Varanasi and
Kathmandu. There is a daily connecting flight of Indian Airlines. It covers
Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi. You also can get Jet airlines flight
from Delhi to Khajuraho. From Khajuraho the nearest railheads are Mahoba and
Harpalpur. If you are traveling from Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai and Varanasi
for you main railhead is Satna, which is just 120kms. Jhansi is 175kms away
from Khajuraho and Agra is 395 Km. For that you can take central railway.
You also take bus which connects it regularly with Chhatarpur, Mahoba,
Harpalpur, Gwalior, Agra Sagar, Jabalpur, Indore, Bhopal, Varanasi and
Allahabad.
Hotels in Khajuraho
Accommodation in Khajuraho is not a problem for travellers now, as many
leading hotel groups have come up with their hotels in Khajuraho. Whether
you are looking for 5 star hotels in Khajuraho and budget hotels in
Khajuraho, you'll always have a wide range to choose from. Some of the most
famous and much preferred Khajuraho hotels are as follows.
» Hotel Chandela
» Hotel The Jass Trident
» Hotel Khajuraho Ashok
» Hotel Clarks Bundela
