Khajuraho Tourism

The art of Khajuraho India has a long history. Today the art of Khajuraho India is world renowned. The beautiful temples that dot the town of Khajuraho are believed to have been built by the mighty Chandela rulers in 9th and 10th century AD. The engravings on these temples are highly sensual and erotic and much has already been discussed their symbolic importance. Tantricism and the Shakti cult, where the pancha makaras (five tenets), namely, matsya (fish), madira (wine), maithun (sexual activity), mamsa (meat), and mudra (gesture) were to release the human spirit from the bondage of the flesh, have been described as the possible explanations for the sculptural sensuality of Khajuraho. Out of 85 temples, only 20 have survived the ravages of time. Made of sandstone blocks fitted together, the temples are aligned east-west. For convenience, these may be divided into western, eastern, and southern groups of temples.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple
Out of all the structures in Khajuraho; Kandariya Mahadev Temple is best kept and also makes for the most visited. Built in B.C. by Raja Dhanadadeva, this temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva surrounded by 646 statues around the sanctum making it a perfect place to be in.

Panna National Park:
One of the most popular tiger reserves in India, Panna National Park hosts several wildlife species apart from the famous jungle cat as well. Like hyenas, spotted leopard, wolves, among several others. Elephant safaris, boat rides and privately organized jeep safaris are available for the visitors to partake in. Further accentuating the beauty of the dense forest is River Ken that passes through it, definitely worth a visit.

Ajaigarh Fort:
Located at the perfect vantage point of 206 metres on the Vindhya Mountain range, this fort offers the best view of the River Ken and the surrounding dense growth. Another glorious specimen of Chandela dynasty’s architectural wonders. It is said that this was constructed during the decline of the kings, and it still stands tall to tell the tales of royal past enriched with art and culture.

Raneh Falls:
An interesting waterfall located 20 km away from Khajuraho, where the water rapids rushes in between odd rock formations making up for a stunning view. The area around the fall has dense outgrowth of forest and is a sight to behold during the monsoons, as several hundreds of waterfalls create magic in between the rocks. Visit this spot during the sunsets and witness multi-colored granites tell their story of magic under the red sunlight.

Jain museum:
Built in the year 1987, this museum houses several breath-taking specimens of Jain sculptures. A must- see place for lovers of art and sculptures with amazing historical stories behind each exhibit.

Beni sagar dam:
Spread across a massive area of 7.7 km, this is the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquility of nature. This is also a popular picnic spot and offers several other activities such as, boating, swimming, etc.

Archeological Museum:
Built in 1910, by by W.A. Jardine the museum houses loose sculptures and architectural ruins that were once part of the temples in order to preserve them. There are about 2000 sculptures displayed in this museum. Khajuraho is a place which not offers visual delight to its visitors, but also seeks to move people with the rich cultural heritage of the past.