Khajuraho Travel Guide

 Donna_in_India Says:  The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is in the Western Group of Temples and is arguably the most impressive temple in Khajuraho. It is also the largest temple measuring almost 110 feet by 60 feet. It is 117 feet high and stands on a high terrace. It is said to "represent the... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  Although it is smaller in size, the Vishwanath Temple is similar to the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple in both plan and design. It is located in the Western Group of Temples. Vishwanath is a Shiva temple with a linga (the sacred symbol of Shiva) inside the sanctum. The temple is... 

 illumina Says:  This small museum is situated opposite Shiv Sagar, just down the road from Hotel Lakeside, and at 5INR entry, it's well worth a visit. It contains a selection of lovely carvings from the area. No photography allowed inside. 

 illumina Says:  This lake is situated next to the old village of Khajuraho, and as such is a little off the beaten track, or would be were it not for the Brahma temple next to it. It is labelled as Narora in the LP guide, but seems to also be known as Khajur Sagar and Ninora Taal. 

 illumina Says:  This is the main lake in town, situated on the main road and right next to the Western Group of Temples. Women carry out their washing on the ghats, and people can be seen bathing in the water early in the morning.Watching the sunset over the lake can be a sublimely peaceful... 

 illumina Says:  There is another group of three temples in Khajuraho, situatued between 1 and 2.5 km south of the Jain Enclosure. Two are in ruins, and the other is one of the younger of the temples. I didn't actually visit these, as we were feeling slightly unwell, and didn't think the... 

 illumina Says:  This restaurant is situated on the rooftop terrace of Hotel Lakeside. It's a tranquil place to eat breakfast and watch the sunrise, and equally so to have dinner and watch the sun setting and moon rising. They have a mix of Indian and European food, and while not... 

 illumina Says:  If you're planning to take a train from one of the nearby train stations (usually either Jhansi or Satna depending on your direction), you can buy tickets in advance from the Train Reservation Office at the bus station. We bought our tickets the day before, and unfortunately... 

 illumina Says:  There are quite a few young children begging on the streets of Khajuraho, and we did see a number of tourists giving them money.Please remember that by giving them money, you are encouraging them to stay out of school, on the streets, in the hopes of earning cash, and after... 

 illumina Says:  One of the most beautiful elements of the Khajuraho statuary is the depiction of women in what is probably every-day life. There are a number of activities which are repeated - here you can see women painting their feet, probably with henna. A suggestion for the first one is... 

 illumina Says:  When the temples of Khajuraho were rediscovered in the 19th century by a British officer, TS Burt, he was quite shocked, and apparently described the carvings as being 'a little warmer' than necessary!Looking at this depiction of what appears to be bestiality, one can... 

 illumina Says:  The Kama Sutra continues - a wide variety of positions are on display across the temple walls! Here you can see the carnal act being performed from behind, a 'reverse cowgirl' (!), a 69 position, fellatio, and a foursome! 

 illumina Says:  The erotica is probably the single most famous aspect of the Khajuraho temples. Some scholars believe it to be a 'kama sutra in stone' - a guide for boys brought up all-male temple schools. Another theory is that they are there to protect the temples from lightning, since...