Introduction

The kaleidoscopic tourism destination of India, Khajuraho is renowned the World over for its terrific temples. The Khajuraho temples are amongst the few World Heritage Sites in India.
Most of 85 temples of Khajuraho are in ruins now and only 20 temples have withstood the test of time.
The sculptural sensuality of Khajuraho Temple attracts many artists, archaeologists and historians who visit these temples often. The sensuously carved figures in these exotic temples of Khajuraho ensure that many honeymooners visit this work of art.

Historical Background of Khajuraho
Built by the mighty Chandela rulers in 9th and 10th century AD, the beautiful Khajuraho Temples attract people from across the globe.

The temples of Khajuraho were constructed during the years 950 A.D. to 1050 A.D. Khajuraho literally means the 'Khajur' tree that grow in profusion all over Khajuraho, India.

There are different views as to the reasons that inspired the Chandela rulers to initiate the construction of the temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. The most common legend associated with the initiation of the building of the temples of Khajuraho is that king Chandravarman who was the founder of the Chandela dynasty had a vision where his mother implored him to construct temples dedicated to the reality of human needs and desires. It is believed that Chandravarman came into this world as a result of the union between the moon god and a beautiful mortal.

Tourist Attractions in Khajuraho
Many of these temples at Khajuraho are dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses like the Kandariya Mahadeo, considered to be the largest temple in the western group dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lakshmana Temple, one of the oldest and finest temples dedicated to Lord Lakshmana, temple of Vishvanath and Nandi celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva with Parvati, the oldest of the surviving temple of Khajuraho Chaunsat Yogini is dedicated to goddesses Kali.

Apart from the western, eastern, and southern groups of temples in Khajuraho, the tour package to Khajuraho may take you to visit the Archaeological Museum that boasts of a very good collection of sculpture, inscriptions, and architectural objects.

Khajuraho Temple Tour Packages may be extended to other places like Dhubela Museum, Benisagar Lake, Pandava Waterfall, Ranguan Lake, Rajgarh Palace and the Ajaygarh Fort. The architectural wonders of the temples in Khajuraho attract innumerable domestic and international travelers to Khajuraho.

Miscellany
Khajuraho Temple acts as a backdrop for the popular Khajuraho Dance Festival. This cultural festival is an annual event where artists perform traditional Indian music and dance and enthrall the tourists and audiences. The awe-inspiring Khajuraho Temples have been the source of inspiration for many artists, painters, photographers and poets. The Dance Festival in Khajuraho is celebrated in the months of February/March.

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Tour Packages for Khajuraho
Khajuraho is the name of the small village known internationally for the famous Khajuraho group of temples. The temples at Khajuraho were constructed by Chandela kings from the 950 AD to 1050 AD.


With the decline of the Chandela dynasty, Khajuraho lost its significance and went into oblivion. The temples were hidden deep inside the jungle of date or khajur trees and remained untouched from Muslim attacks. The village also got its name from these trees only. A British engineer, T.B. who visited the place in 1838 AD, discovered the temples of Khajuraho.

Location of Khajuraho
Tour packages for Khajuraho takes you on a momentous journey to a small village, Khajuraho, in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The temples of Khajuraho represent the culmination in the development of temple architecture in India. There were originally 85 temples at Khajuraho, of which, only 22 are left. Take a tour of Khajuraho to get enthralled by the refined beauty on the stone. The temples are adorned with beautiful sculptures of gods, goddesses, general life and erotic couples. The temples at Khajuraho are more famous for erotic art even though out of all the sculptures, only 10% are erotic in nature. On tour packages for Khajuraho, visit the Western Group, Eastern Group and Southern Group of Temples.

Things to Do in Khajuraho

Tour package to Khajuraho comprises of an elaborate temple tour of the Western Group of Temples, namely, Kandariya Mahadeva, Jagadambika Temple, Chitragupta Temple and Lakshmana Temple; Eastern Group of Temples, namely, Brahma Temple, Vamana Temple, Javari Temple, Ghantai Temple, Adinath Temple and Parsvanath Temple and Southern Group of Temples, namely, Duladeo Temple and Chaturbhuja Temple. If you are interested in knowing more about temples of Khajuraho, then attend the Sound and Light Show on Khajuraho temple tour. Best time to undertake tour package for Khajuraho is in the month of March when the weather is favorable and Khajuraho Dance festival is organized by the Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad. You can enjoy this seven daylong event where dance performances by some of the best classical dancers of India are held at the premises of the Western Group of Temples. On Khajuraho tour packagers, you can also go on excursion tour to nearby attractions, such as Ranesh Falls, Pandav Falls, Bandhavgarh National Park, Panna National Park, Kanha National Park, Dhubela Museum and city of Orchha.