Khajuraho, located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh is known for its group of monuments naming it to be as Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Chhatarpur is about 175 kilometres of Jhansi and hence easily accessible. It consists of the most popular Jain as well as Hindu temples that expresses and symbolise the ancient art of India and now it forms a part of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Sites.
The Nagara style architecture and erotic sculptures are the most popular to admire. It is said that the Rajput rulers of the Chandella Dynasty had commissioned temples of Khajuraho. They are the person who ruled over central India in 10th to 13th Century. The trip will make one realize how the minds of our ancestors worked on raw stones turning them into exquisite sculpture.
There was 85 temples during the 12th century but only 25 temples survived. When it comes to the best sites among the monuments here, then you will find the amazing Kandariya Mahadev Temple. They are majestic and grand. The Shiva Linga which is situated in the sanctum. It is covered by 646 statues intensifying the wonderfulness of the entire temple.
The Javari Temple is one another holy place dedicated to Lord Shiva where the carvings and heavenly leaving the tourist spellbound and astonished for sure. Other temples such as Lakshmana Temple and Javari Temple are also a masterpiece in their own exquisite ways.
Khajuraho is also famous for Panna National Park founded in 1981 to protect the endangered Tigers. The Ranesh Falls are also a masterpiece not to be missed by nature enthusiasts.
Khajuraho tour can be a memorable escapade that is worth giving a shot.
By Air: Khajurao has its Domestic airport which is connected by few direct flights from Delhi and Varanasi and other flights from major cities connect with one stopover or a one flight change.
By Train: Khajurao has a railway station just 5 kms from the town and has one direct train from delhi and Varanasi. People traveling from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal than Satna or katni railway is the nearest railway station. Jhansi is also a popular railway station if traveling from South, West and North part of India.
By Road: Khajurao is centrally located by road accessibility connects the many major cities.
Khajurao is a major tourist attraction from October to mid of March due to its cold and pleasant weather. During the summer time i.e. from the month of July to March this places is warm and hot.
