Overview
The temple city of Khajuraho happens to be one of the much travelled destinations in Central India. Located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, it offers to see temples with highly erotic sculptures and images which were carved during the reign of the Chandela rulers between 9th and 10th centuries. These sculptures, carved with much effort and precision, bear testimony to a well-developed civilisation that flourished during the time. A unique gift of love to the world, these temples are capable of explaining the immortal saga of the Hindu art and culture.

Climate & Best Time
Khajurak has a typical tropical climate with the summer temperature touching a high of 47 degrees centigrade. Winters in the city are extremely cold with temperature plummeting to a low of 4 degrees centigrade. Monsoons continue from July till September. You can make a trip here anytime between October and April, which is the ideal time to visit. Khajuraho

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Places to Visit
Tourists can take delight in a number of attractions at Khajuraho. Though you would love to spend more and more time in and around the erotic temples, you can also visit a few of the attractions that lie close by.

» Western Group of Temples
This group of temples bear the most stunning of sculptures as compared to the other groups. These temples are located to the left of the entrance. Most popular in this group are Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Chausath Yogini Temple and Matangeshwar Temple.

» Eastern Group of Temples
The eastern group of temples are positioned on the banks of river Khajur. Must-visits among these include the Javari Temple, the Vamana Temple, the Brahma Temple and the Hanuman Temple.

» Southern Group of Temples
This group has temples belonging to the Jain faith. The temples are located southeast of the village. The Parsavanath Temple is a must watch for travellers and holidaymakers.

» Panna National Park
Sprawling along the eastern bank of the Ken River, the Panna National Park is a big draw for visitors to Khajuraho. It covers an area of around 543 sq km and is just 25 km from the city of Khajuraho.

Stay Options
Khajuraho, being an important tourist destination, has a number of accommodation options to offer. There are hotels ranging from deluxe and luxury to budget categories. Hotel Chandela is a five star deluxe maintained by the Taj Group. Other options include the Jass Trident, Khajuraho Ashok and Clarks Bundela.

Getting There
Khajuraho has a civil airport which flies planes to places like Delhi, Agra and Varanasi. Harpalpur at 94 km and Mahoba at 61 km are the closest railheads to the city. However, at a distance of 172 km is Jhansi which is a convenient option for those coming in from Delhi and Chennai. You can also avail of regular bus services from Satna, Harpalpur, Jhansi and Mahoba to get to Khajuraho.

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