खजुराहो
Madhya Pradesh · Bundelkhand · 283m
1,000 साल पुरानी कामुक मूर्तियाँ जो सोचने पर मजबूर करती हैं कि तब से अब तक भारत में क्या बदल गया — एक सुनसान गाँव में UNESCO विरासत।
Why Special
चंदेल वंश ने 950-1050 ई. में ये मंदिर बनवाए। 85 में से सिर्फ 25 बचे हैं। कामुक मूर्तियाँ कुल नक्काशी का 10% ही हैं — बाकी रोज़मर्रा की ज़िंदगी, देवता और जानवर दर्शाती हैं। 1838 तक जंगल में खोए हुए थे।
Festivals & Events
Khajuraho Dance Festival
FebLate February (one week)
India's premier classical dance festival held against the backdrop of illuminated medieval temples, featuring Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and more.
cultural
Maha Shivaratri at Kandariya Mahadeva
MarFebruary–March
Grand worship at the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, the largest in the Khajuraho complex, with night-long vigils and Shiva abhishekam.
religious
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good 4G in town. Patchy signal on road to Panna NP
WiFi: Most hotels offer WiFi. Slow speeds
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Khajuraho CHC — basic. District Hospital Chhatarpur — 45km (2 km)
Ambulance: 108 ambulance available
Police: Khajuraho PS — near temple complex
Getting There
Jhansi — 175km, 4hr by road. Khajuraho Airport has flights from Delhi/Varanasi
Roads: Good state highway from Jhansi. Single lane in parts
Public transport: Daily flights from Delhi and Varanasi. Bus from Jhansi. Limited rail (Khajuraho station small)
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Khajuraho town — 0km
EV charging available
Stay: ₹₹400-1000/night — guesthouses near temple complex – ₹1500-4000/night — Hotel Chandela, Clarks/night
Helpline: 100 (police), 108 (ambulance)
The stay decisions worth flagging in Khajuraho.
Khajuraho is a UNESCO temple complex in Bundelkhand — 25 temples from the Chandela dynasty (10-11th century) surrounded by a small touristy town. Stay scene is 3-4 star hotels: Hotel Chandela (Taj Leisure, the heritage name-link choice), Radisson Jass Khajuraho, Ramada Khajuraho. No 5-stars or palace hotels. Most tourists stay 1-2 nights; combine with Orchha (180 km) and Panna National Park (45 km).
Hotel Chandela (Taj Leisure) is ₹2-4k more per night than Radisson Jass Khajuraho — what you get: Taj-brand 3-star polish on 11 landscaped acres, named after the Chandela kings who built the temples. Radisson Jass gives you modern business-hotel reliability at a slightly lower tier. The delta buys you Taj polish and temple-naming continuity, not closer temple access (both are close).
Hotel Chandela, Khajuraho (A Taj Leisure Hotel)
Central Khajuraho, 11 acres of landscaped gardens, Taj-brand 3-star luxury. Named after the Chandela dynasty who built the temples. Outdoor pool, fitness center. Walking distance to Western Temple Group. Rooms praised for consistent cleanliness and amenities.
Radisson Jass Khajuraho
Modern 4-star business hotel, pool, multi-cuisine restaurant. 15% cheaper than Taj Chandela with similar proximity to the temples. Good for visitors who prefer contemporary over heritage.
Radisson Jass Khajuraho
Located 200m from the main temple entrance with direct pedestrian access; restaurants and a courtyard face the archaeological park boundary.
Bamboo Retreat, Khajuraho
Handmade cottages built from bamboo and thatch 8km north of town, with organic farm access and pottery workshops—a sensory break from temple archaeology.
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Neighborhood guide
Where to base yourself, by vibe.
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
₹1,100Mid-range
₹3,250Luxury
₹8,500💡 Small town — prices reasonable. Entry ₹40 Indian, ₹600 foreign. Light & Sound show ₹300-700. Bicycle rentals ₹200/day.
Crowd Intelligence
Best days: Any day
Dance festival (Feb) is the most crowded week. Otherwise manageable year-round.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: North Indian, Bundelkhandi
Small town — limited but decent. Hotel restaurants are safest. Try local Bundelkhandi cuisine. Mediterraneo for continental.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Home to 1000-year-old temple sculptures that are among the most remarkable examples of medieval Indian art. The Chandela dynasty built these temples between 950-1050 AD. The erotic sculptures represent perhaps 10% of the total — most depict daily life, gods, and celestial beings. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's most important archaeological treasures.
क्या पहनें
Relaxed — standard modest clothing. The sculptures are culturally and historically significant, not scandalous. Comfortable shoes for walking between temple groups.
खाद्य सुरक्षा
Basic but safe in established restaurants. Limited dining options compared to bigger cities. Hotel restaurants are the safest bet.
सामान्य धोखाधड़ी से सावधान
- Persistent unofficial guides who approach at temple entrances — official guides are available inside
- Rickshaw drivers overcharging for the short distances between temple groups
- Souvenir shops with aggressive sales tactics near the Western Group
कार्ड और नकद
Limited — Khajuraho is a small town. Carry enough cash. Some hotels accept cards. ATMs available but not always working.
अंग्रेज़ी बोली जाती है
Low to moderate — temple guides speak English well. General population mostly Hindi-speaking.
फ़ोन और SIM
Airtel and Jio work in Khajuraho town. Coverage is adequate for the temple area.
निकटतम दूतावास
New Delhi — approximately 600km (1 hour flight or overnight train via Jhansi).
Standard e-Visa covers Khajuraho. No special permits needed.
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