Khajurao Travel Guide

In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho. Travel to Khajuraho is usually related to these eternal expressions of love in stone. But the temples of Khajuraho are not the only attractions around Khajuraho. There are other attractions around that should also not be missed is you are planning to travel to Khajuraho. Most of the places nearby the temple complex make exciting weekend getaways from Khajuraho .

Tourist Spot in Khajurao:

1. Chaunsat Yoginiis the oldest of the surviving temples of Khajuraho. It is dedicated to goddesses Kali and is the only temple that is built in granite.
   
   
2. The Kandariya Mahadeo is considered the most evolved example of central Indian temple architecture. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the largest of Khajuraho's temples.
   
   
3. The Lakshmana Temple is one of the oldest and finest of the western group of temples. Themes recurring in the sculptures are battle, hunting, and women.
   
   
4. The temple of Vishvanath and Nandi celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva with Parvati. The sculptures are dominated by women in various attitudes of life like fondling babies and writing letters.
   
   
5. The temple of Devi Jagdamba is considered to be one of the most erotic temples of Khajuraho by many. It has the most talked-about image, mithuna, and the sensuously carved figures.

Other Tourist Attractions in Khajurao:

Temples of Lakshmi and Varaha, Mahadev, Chitragupta, Parvati, and Matangesvara, the temple of Parsvanath, Shantinath Temple, The temple of Brahma and Hanuman, Duladeo Temple, The Chaturbhuja Temple.

Tourist Places near to khajurao:

Panna National Park, Dhubela Museum, Pandava Waterfall, Rajghar Palace, Ajaygarh Fort, Benisagar and ranguan Lake, Raneh Falls, Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Rajgarh Palace.