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Khajuraho Tourism
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.
If you thought that there are only temples to see in Khajuraho, then you are mistaken. There is more to the town than these one of a kind temples. Visit the town in the month of February and March and you can be a part of the renowned Khajuraho Dance Festival. The festival witnesses performances by many great exponents of Indian classical dances like Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, and Manipuri Dance. And after you are through with the attractions in the town, you can move out to nearby sites like the famous Panna National Park and many appealing waterfalls. The climate here is not very different from other parts of Madhya Pradesh. It is sweltering in summers and extremely pleasant in winters. Although it is worth
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