"The National Capital of India"
“A UNESCO crown in India”
Located in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a small historical town famed for its spectacular ancient temples adorned by erotic and sensuous carvings on its structural designs. Being the most notable UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, Khajuraho showcases a brilliant example of Indian architecture and its cultural backbone of the medieval era. The fine architectures of Hindu and Jain temples depict the innovative carvings on the walls displaying passionately erotic yet aesthetic ways. The sheer confrontational nature of these ancient artistic carvings shows an enigma with the conventional Indian ideals about eroticism that leaves the visitor mesmerized. The town is all known for its exclusively designed Khajuraho Group of Temples and Khajuraho Dance Festival that acts as a visual delight for every kind of travelers.
Things to do
Light and Sound Show in Khajuraho Temples – A must-to-do attraction while exploring the city is attending the Light and sound show that displays the past of the temple with laser lights and audible voice on the background. Every evening, this show holds the major attention of tourists and visitors in Khajuraho.
Gala of Khajuraho Dance Festival – Celebrate at the end of winter season every year, Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized in the large open auditorium near the Western Group of Temples. Some prominent dancers of Indian classical dance forms like Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak perform in this festival.
Best time to visit
The best time to plan holidays in Khajuraho begins in October and ends till the end of February which marks as the winter season. The arrival of this season brings mesmerizing weather that is ideal for sightseeing and enjoying holidays to the fullest. The monsoons and summers aren't recommended for planning a Khajuraho trip due to the unbearable humidity and scorching heat of the sun that might dampen all your plans.
The most beautiful and intricate artwork example is well-displayed by the fine architectures of Khajuraho Temples. These holy shrines are dated back to 950 and 1050 AD by the rulers of Chandela dynasty. It displays the art, culture, passion, and also the lifestyle during the clan of Chandela’s Kingdom. The group of temples is sub-divided as –
A renowned tiger reserve in India, Panna National Park houses many exotic wildlife species other than tigers like a wolf, leopard, hyena, and more. With a beautiful backdrop of the river, Ken makes this wildlife reserve the most attractive place to visit in Khajuraho.
An ancient fort of Ajaigarh was believed to be constructed by the rulers of Chandela clan in Khajuraho when it is about to decline. Magnificent views of Ken River and glorious past allure the visitors on own way.
