Khajuraho situated in the heart of northern part of the state Madhya Pradesh in India.The temples of Khajuraho are India's unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression. Life, in every form and mood, has been captured in stone, testifying not only to the craftsman's artistry but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs under whose rule the temples were conceived and constructed.

The temple town carries a great legacy of the bygone era and is one of the major tourist destination. The city nestles itself in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh. This thousand year old city of Khajuraho is the best watch on your heritage tour. The city has number of excursions which rangge from wildlife to enchanting waterfalls.

Excursions in Khajuraho

Panna National Park - Panna National Park, 32 km away and a mere 30 minute drive from Khajuraho.

Ken Nature Trail - Raneh Falls is 19 km. from Khajuraho, on the ken river are famous for their rock formations and is a must watch.

Gangau Dam - Situated some 34 km from Khajuraho. The dam is surrounded by the Panna National Park & Gangau Sanctuary.

Ajaygarh Fort(100 km) - is located on the Vindhya range and is 38 km from Atarra railway Station. This fort, built during the Gupta period, was captured by the Chandela ruler Shri Yasovarmanin the mid- 10th century.

Pandav Falls(34 kms) - A picturesque waterfall in a bowl shaped valley on the ken river. The Pandavas are said to have spent a part of their exile here.

Banisagar Lake - It is a picnic spot and a dam on Khudar river with a water spread of 7.7 sq. km. Suitable for Boating & Angling.

Ken Nature Trail( 22 km ) - Ken Nature Trail , within a walking distance from Raneh falls, is a jungle track exhibiting natural beauty and imparts a knowledge of the surroundings.

Nachna - 40 km from Panna, Nachna was a famous city of the Nagvakataka and Gupta empire. It is known for the Chaturmukha Mahadev temple named after the colossal four faced lingam which is still enshrined inside.

Climate in Khajuraho

Khajuraho has extreme tropical climate with temperature as high as 47°C in summers and as low as 4°C in winters.

How to Reach Khajuraho?

By Air- The airport is at Khajuraho.The city of Khajuraho is well connected with Indian airlines.
By Rail - Jhansi (172 kms) and Satna (117 kms) are the major railheads.
By Road - Khajuraho is 590 kms from Delhi via Gwalior and Jhansi.