Khajuraho, a small town in the Bundelkhand region of Eastern Madhya Pradesh, is famous for groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings. Khajuraho has the Vindhya range of mountains as its beautiful backdrop. This makes Khajuraho a particularly fascinating destination to visit.
Khajuraho's art is a manifestation of the essence of the philosophy of Indian aesthetics. The erotic sculptures of Khajuraho depicting Kama Sutra are unique in the world. These sculptures representing the Indo-Aryan architecture, congeal in stone a lyrical paean to love and passion and reflect the Chandela dynasty's passion and immense appreciation for the forbidden art, paradoxically, in the land of Kama Sutra.
Khajuraho is well connected to rail link via Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra and New Delhi. A good way to get around and see the temples as well as the village life in Kharujaho is by bicycle, which you can easily rent in the bike shops near main temple complex. They charge ₹20 per day. Cycle rickshaw costs around ₹15 per km and ₹200 for entire day. Taxis to and from airport cost ₹150; however auto-rickshaws cost ₹50 for the same distance. Khajuraho is nicely connected by private and public buses. Private tour service operators can arrange Non Ac or deluxe Ac buses for passengers from the main bus stations within the city.
In every temple, there is the depiction of royalty, armies, wrestling, kinship, war, courtship, marriage, lovemaking, music and dancing, spiritual teachings, union, meditation, bliss, gods, goddesses, plants, animals and an abundance of all human forms. The Archaeological Survey of India provides an official self-guided audio tour facility of international standards for visitors. The tour allows visitors to experience the Khajuraho Group of Monuments at their own pace, with authentic and factually accurate information. Visitors may avail of the audio guide facility from the official audio guide booth near the monument ticket counter.
Agrawal Veg Restaurant. located beside Hotel Gem Palace on the Jain Temple road near the Western group of temples. It offers great quality vegetarian food, specially alu tamatar and boondi raita. Specially Jain cuisines are a delight there and the waiters are very friendly. Apsara, ☏ +91 7686 -272 344. Radisson Jass - Eclectic Cuisine Blue Sky restaurant. A rooftop dining area offering views over the Western group of temples - excellent Indian cuisine. Flavours Cafe (Front of Shivsagar Lake, near western temple gate), ☏ +91 7999374202, flavoursofindiakhajuraho@gmail.com. Good Indian and international dishes. First floor, so nice view on the lake. Inside with AC provided.
Bella Italia, Jain Temples Rd. Blue Sky Restaurant, Main Rd, Western Temples. Downing Street, Ramada Khajuraho, Airport Road, Chhatarpur District, ☏ +91 7686272302, gm@ramadahotelkhajuraho.com. Mediterraneo, Jain Temples Rd. Raja’s Cafe. Right opposite to temples, Raja’s café is a famous eatery started by a Swiss woman. One can choose to sit at grand tables under the shadow of tree in courtyard of café to get nice view of temples. At one side of courtyard, you can find a little souvenir shop. While at other corner, a board displaying government approved rate guide. Sura Sundari, Taj Chandela, Chattarpur, Chhatarpur District, ☏ +91 7686272355, +91 7686272364.
Always listen to the travel alerts and frequent warnings, as some areas in Khajuraho are considered extremely unsafe for foreign travellers. Beware of the fake school teachers, principals and students who are too much interested in your dollars as donation, which hardly goes to the school itself. If you really want to donate someone, just check their authenticity or else your charity will go in vain. Put a sticky note with your passport having local telephone number of your close family member or travel consultant. Police: Tel: +91 (7686)-274 032 or 100 (from Any phone) Ambulance: 102 (from Any phone) Fire: 101 (from Any phone)
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