Khajuraho - The Heart of Madhya Pradesh

The Heart of India is Madhya Pradesh, and the heart of Madhya Pradesh is Khajuraho. Khajuraho is an example of rich cultural heritage of India. One of the top tourist destinations famous for its sculptures, temples and architecture. The realistic sculptures of the temples are famous world wide. These temples were built during the Chandela Empire. Most of the temples depict the lifestyle of a woman in medieval age. They represent life in 11th century.

The Sculptures of Khajuraho are an example of a highly matured civilization. These temples were constructed in between 950 – 1050 A.D. The name Khajuraho came from the tree “Khajur” (the date palm tree) which is found in good number in this region. The city boasts such exclusive temples which are different from any other temple in India. So, to view the exemplary temples for their bold architecture you need to visit the modest village of Khajuraho. With our car rentals at this place, you will have easy access to all the charms of the Khajuraho temples. So, don't miss a chance to hire our cars at India Luxury Car.

Held every year from 25th February to 2nd March, Khajuraho Dance Festival takes place at the open-air auditorium in front of the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to the Sun God and the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. They are situated in the Western Group of temples, which is the largest, well maintained and most easily accessible temple group of Khajuraho. Started regularly since 2002, this weeklong festival has already become legendary with its outlandish classical dance performances presented in a dreamlike setting of splendidly illuminated temples. Khajuraho temples present sculptures depicting various skills and arts of courtly love including dance and music in stone and what venue can be more befitting to hold the cultural festival highlighting the various classical dances of India!

One can visit Bandhavgarh National Park (270 Kms from Khajuraho) & Panna National Park (57 Kms from Khajuraho) as an excursion.

Connectivity
By Air - Khajuraho airport is well connected to many cities in India, like Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Bhopal, Indore, Allahabad and Mumbai. All air service providers have flights from Khajuraho to other cities.

By Train - The nearest railheads are Harpalpur (94km) and Mahoba (63km). For people coming from North India, Jhansi (172km) is the most convenient railway station for traveling to Khajuraho. On the other hand, the Satna railhead, located on the Mumbai- Allahabad railway route and at a distance of 117 km, is convenient for travelers from Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi.

By Surface - Well maintained roads connect Khajuraho to cities, in and around Madhya Pradesh.