Khajuraho

Worth seeing in and around Khajuraho

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

   The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, meaning "the Great God of the Cave", is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple group found at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is considered as one of the best examples of temples preserved from the medieval period in India.

   600 m · The largest historic temple in Khajuraho (11th century) · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Lakshmana Temple

   The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman during the Chandela dynasty located in Khajuraho, India. It is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu.

   400 m · 10th century Vishnu temple in Khajuraho, India · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Chitragupta Temple

   The Chitragupta temple is an 11th century temple of Surya in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. Architecturally, it is very similar to the nearby Jagadambi temple.

   700 m · early 11th century Surya temple in Khajuraho, India · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Vishvanath Temple

   The Vishvanatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located among the western group of Khajuraho Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

   400 m · 10th century Shiva temple in Khajuraho, India · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Devi Jagadambi Temple

   Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Along with the other temples at Khajuraho, the temple was listed as a World Heritage Site because of its outstanding architecture, art, and historical importance.

   700 m · 11th century Hindu temple · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Duladeo Temple

   The Duladeo Temple is a Hindu temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva in the form of a linga, which is deified in the sanctum.

   1.4 km · 12th century Hindu temple and monastery site in Khajuraho, India · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Vamana Temple, Khajuraho

   Vamana temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The temple was built between 1050 and 1075.

   1 km · 11th century Hindu temple for Vamana-Vishnu · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Brahma Temple

   Brahma Temple is a ninth or early tenth century temple and is located at Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, India. Although titled after the Hindu god Brahma, the temple is dedicated to Shiva.

   800 m · early 9th century Vishnu temple in Khajuraho, India · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Varaha Temple

   The Varaha Temple at Khajuraho enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. This temple depicts Varaha as a purely animal form.

   400 m · temple in Khajuraho, India · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Parshvanatha Temple

    Parshvanatha temple is a 10th-century Digambara Jain temple at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is now dedicated to Parshvanatha, although it was probably built as an Adinatha shrine during the Chandela period.

    1.3 km · temple in Khajuraho, India · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

In every temple, there is the depiction of royalty, armies, wrestling, kinship, war, courtship, marriage, lovemaking, music and dancing, spiritual teachings, union, meditation, bliss, gods, goddesses, plants, animals and an abundance of all human forms. The Archaeological Survey of India provides an official self-guided audio tour facility of international standards for visitors.

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Where to eat

Agrawal Veg Restaurant. located beside Hotel Gem Palace on the Jain Temple road near the Western group of temples. It offers great quality vegetarian food, specially alu tamatar and boondi raita. Specially Jain cuisines are a delight there and the waiters are very friendly. Apsara,. Radisson Jass - Eclectic Cuisine Blue Sky restaurant.

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Getting to Khajuraho

Airports

Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO), 233 km

Stations

Khajuraho railway station, 7 km

• Lucknow → Khajuraho

  243 km · quickest by road, 4h 50m · ₹1,930–2,410
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• Varanasi → Khajuraho

  315 km · quickest by road, 6h 18m · ₹2,640–3,300
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• Bhopal → Khajuraho

  312 km · quickest by road, 5h 52m · ₹2,440–3,060
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