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Situated in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh, the town of Khajuraho has been recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The town is famous for its imperial temples. The temples were built by the rulers of Chandela dynasty between 10th and 11th century. The construction of the temple just took around 100 years to complete. There were around 85 temples in the area but now only 22 exist. Rest are nothing more than ruins. They sure have gained popularity due to the erotic sculptures carved on the walls. However such sculptures cover only a small portion. The major share of sculptures are depicting the daily life of people in the rural India.
The biggest tourist attractions of Khajuraho are the many temples that adorn the face of this unique town. Temples of Khajuraho are the greatest artistic gift given by the Chandela Kings to the world. The walls of these temples are carved with erotic statues and sculptures. Temples have been divided into three group, Western Group, Eastern Group and Southern Group according to their location in the town.
When you are visiting Khajuraho, apart from the major temples, look out for some other attractions as well. Most of these attractions are few kilometers away from Khajuraho. The main attraction is definitely Panna national Park that is one of the major wildlife parks in Madhya Pradesh. The park is rich in flora and fauna and is famous for the exquisite surroundings. The park is around 20 km away from Khajuraho. Also explore Ken Gharial sanctuary that is 24 km away. The park is the natural habitat of long snouted alligators. Pandava Water Fall which is around 30 km from Khajuraho, is the favorite picnic spot for the locales. It is said that Pandavas spent the major part of their exile here. Temples of Khajuraho are surely a spellbinding sight, but leaving Khajuraho without visiting these attractions lying around the town, is a big loss for tourist who are looking for perfect amalgamation of history and nature.
Khajuraho has its own domestic airport, which receives regular flights from Delhi and Agra. Both Indian Airlines and Private flight operators have their flights coming in and out of Khajuraho. The nearest railway station is at Mahoba which is at a distance of 64 km from here. Other close by station is at Harpalpur at a distance of 94 km.
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