Khajuraho

Once guarded by swaying date palm trees, which gave the city of Khajuraho its name, the city is a study in art and sculpture. The city traces its origin to the 10th century when it was the bastion of the Chandela dynasty. Khajuraho's claim to fame are the famous Chandela temples, erected between the 10th and 11th centuries, these temples were abandoned to the jungle during the Muslim era. In 1840 British tiger-hunters came upon them and in the 1920s twenty-two of the original 85 were excavated. The rosy sandstone tiered temples of beautifully carved figures depict the warrior clan's ebullient style in battle and in love. Now a world heritage site, Khajuraho is an Indian destination you cannot afford to miss. Places to visit in Khajuraho are the Eastern and Western Group of Chandela temples.

Getting to Khajuraho

• By Air – Khajuraho is connected to Delhi and Varanasi by daily flights.
• By Rail - Jhansi (172 kms) is the nearest railhead for Khajuraho, and is connected by the super fast Shatabdi Express train to both Delhi and Agra.
• By Road - Khajuraho is 172 kms from Jhansi and 280 kms from Bandhavgarh.