The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of Chandela dynasty. Situated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance and music and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture and images of the temples. The 85 temples were built in North Indian 'Nagara' style of architecture, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time. The two richer distinctive groups of temples are the Western and Eastern group of temples.
Temple town of Khajuraho is much different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these 10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend behind them that connects them to the origin of Chandela dynasty. It is said that in a fit of passion and lust, the Moon God seduced and ravaged a beautiful Brahmin girls known as Hemvati, resulting in the birth of Chandravarman (the founder of the Chandela dynasty). Later, Chandravarman had a dream where his mother requested him to make a temple, which would reveal all aspects of the treasure of passion and erotic fantasy to the world.
Climate
Summer: Max 47 degree C Min. 21 degree C
Winters: Max 32 degree C Min.4 degree C
Rainfall: 114 cm. (July-September)
Accessibility
By Air: Khajuraho has daily domestic flights to and from Agra, Varanasi and Kathmandu.
By Train: The nearest railway stations to Khajuraho are Mahoba, Satna and Jhansi. All of these are well connected to most of the major cities of India.
By Road: Khajuraho has frequent bus services and good roads to and from the major cities of India including Panna, Mahoba, Satna, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Agra and Jhansi.
Venues in Khajuraho
Hotel Chandela One of its kind a true blue five star hotel. Apart from being part of the world famous Taj group of hotels Hotel Chandela has set standards that are at par with any international hotel. Set admist 11 acres of large beautifuly landscaped gardens, and only 1 kms. from the world famous Khajuraho temples. Hotel Chandela provides calm and quiet that people crave for.
Hotel Jass Trident HoteHotel Jass Trident compliments the sensuos temples of Khajuraho. Surrounded by lush landscaped gardens Hotel Jass Trident is one of the best hotels present in Khajuraho. Hotel is situated just half kilometer from the temples and provides perfect setting for visiting the city center. Hotel also have a lobby that is done with white marbles reflects the peace and calmn that hotel Jass Trident is willing to offer its guests.
Hotel The Grand Temple View Khajuraho The hotel provides the closest option to the city's famous Western Group of Temples (a world heritage site). The hotel is located at a walking distance from the famous temples. The hotel has been re-commissioned as a high quality boutique hotel. The hotel blends its signature service of comfort and elegance with posh surroundings in a luxurious locale. The hotel has all the five star deluxe facilities and comforts with a series of unique offerings that compliments ones stay – making it the ultimate destination in this beautiful temple town.
