| Khajuraho | ||
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| State | India | |
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| Federated state | Madhya Pradesh | |
| Altitude | 282 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 19.282 (2001) | |
| Prefix tel | 91 7686 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 471606 | |
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Khajuraho is a center in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
To know
In the vicinity of Khajuraho is a complex of Hindu and Jain temples from the early 11th century. They date back to the time of the Chandela reign. After their sunset the complex was abandoned and they soon became prey to the jungle. They were discovered again in 1838 thanks to Captain T.S. Burt, an engineer who served in Her Majesty's Army. Of the 85 temples that made up the complex, just over twenty have survived.
How to orient yourself
Khajuraho: full screen map.How to get
By plane
Arriving by plane in Khajuraho, it is better to go to Panna National Park (located 30 km away) to spend the night there.
By car
The nearest town is Jhansi, 176 km northwest. Beyond are the centers of Gwalior (277 km), Agra (396 km), Mathura (454 km) and finally Delhi (600 km).
On the opposite direction (east) stands Allahabad (286 km). Beyond meets Varanasi (or Benares) (390 km)
On the train
The nearest stations are a Mahoba (64 km) and Harpalpur (94 km). Those of Jhansi (175 km) and Satna (117 km) are more convenient for those coming from Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Agra is Varanasi.
By bus
You can reach Khajuraho by boarding the buses that depart from Mahoba, Harpalpur, Satna, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra, Jabalpur, Bhopal.
How to get around
What see
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The temples are divided into two groups: the first, the western group, includes the following:
- Kandariya Mahadeva.
- Lakshmana.
- Varaha.
- Vishwanath.
Of the second, called the east group, the main temples are:
- Parshvanatha.
- Chaturbhuja.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
The three hotels Rahil, Jhankar and Payal are proposed bytourist board of Madhya Pradesh and bookable through the same site.
Moderate prices
- Rahil Hotel, ☎ 91 7686 274 062. The cheapest of all but these are dorm rooms.
Average prices
- Jhankar hotels, ☎ 91 7686 274 063, 91 7686 274 194.
- Payal Hotel, ☎ 91 7686 274 064, 91 7686 274 076.
High prices
- The Grand Temple View, ☎ 91 7686 272 111, 91 7686 272 333, fax: 91 7686 272 123.
- Clarks Khajuraho hotels, ☎ 91 7686 274 038, fax: 91 7686 274 257. 1 Km from the airport.
- Radisson Jass Khajuraho, By Pass Road, Khajuraho, 471606, India (By Pass Road), ☎ 91 768 6297044, @[email protected].
Price around $ 70. - Usha Bundela, Usha Bundela Temple Road, ☎ 91 7686 272 386, 91 7686 272 387, fax: 91 (07686) 272 385, @[email protected]. Price around $ 90.
- Lalit Temple View Khajuraho, ☎ 91 7686 272 111, 91 7686 272 333, @[email protected]. With spa, swimming pool, large garden and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Price around $ 70.Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- Cream Tiger Reserve, about 30 km from Khajuraho. Atam's Safari. You will see deer, antelope but no felines.
