Khajuraho Travel - India

Altitude : 257 m
Temperature : Max. 47 °C - Min. 4 °C
Languages : Hindi and English
Tourist Season : October to March
Tourist Attractions : Rane Falls, Panna National Park, temples, Parshvanatha Temple etc
STD Code : 76861

Sited in the forested plains of Madhya Pradesh in the Bundelkhand region, Khajuraho owes its name from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree) found in abundance in the area. Khajuraho is mostly famous for its temples, who display superb examples of Indo-Aryan architecture. These 10th-11th century temples have many fascinating myths behind them that unite them to the foundation of Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for the erotic sculptures imprinted on its temple walls. The temples of Khajuraho are a fine incorporation of science and art of architecture, which exhibits various facets of human relationships.

Tourist Attractions in Khajuraho
» Brahma Temple : This 900 AD temple is a small shrine temple resting on 12 granite pillars. Stand on the 11 feet this temple lies on the east bank of Ninora Tal.

» Adinatha Temple : Dedicated to the Jain saint, Adinath, the temple is containing a four-faced lingam, the Vamana. The outer walls contain carvings of apsaras in a variety of sensuous attitudes.

» Bandhavgarh National Park : Bandhavgarh national park was the royal hunting ground for the rulers of Rewa. In 1968 it acquired national park status of its.

» Khajoraho Temple : Architecturally these temples exhibit the finest examples of Indian architecture. Indian sensuality beautifully engraved in the outer walls of these temples.


Distance from Major Cities
- Uttar Pradesh : 398 km
- Delhi : 596 Km
- Agra : 400km

Getting There
By Air : The town is air-linked with most of the major cities of India. For Delhi, Agra and Varanasi it has regular Indian airlines and private service providers.

By Rail : The nearest railheads from Khajuraho are Harpalpur (94 km) and Mahoba (63 km).

By Road : By road Khajuraho is well accessible to the rest of Madhya Pradesh. Regular bus services are available to the place from Panna, Satna, Chattarpur, Jabalpur, Mahoba, Bhopal, Gwalior and Indore.