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Places
: Orchha-Khajuraho
Duration : 5Days /
6Nights
Day 01: Depart for Jhansi by train from New Delhi railway station. After reaching Jhansi depart to Orchha by bus, by car, by coach etc. and after reaching there transfer to hotel then ½ day evening sightseeing. Overnight stay.
Day 02:
After breakfast full day sightseeing. Overnight stay.
Day 03:
Early morning depart to Khajuraho by bus, by car, by coach etc. and after reaching there transfer to respective hotel then half day free for rest and leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 04:
After breakfast full day sightseeing. Overnight stay.
Day 05:
After breakfast morning free. In afternoon depart for Jhansi by bus, by car, by coach etc. to take train for New Delhi. Reaching New Delhi railway station. Your tour ends
About
Khajuraho
The
fascinating temples of Khajuraho, India's unique
gift of love to the world, in the state of Madhya
Pradesh, were built between 950 and 1050 A.D.
Khajuraho derives its name from the Khajur tree (the
date palm tree) which can be found in abundance in
the area. The divine sculptures in these temples,
are a tribute to Life itself, embodying everything
that is sublime and spontaneous about it . The
murals depict the life and times of the Chandelas
and celebrate the erotic state of being. They not
only testify to the mastery of the craftsman, but
also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the
Chandela Rajputs under whose reign, these temples
were constructed.
With the
wane of the Chandela empire, these magnificant
temples lay neglected, it was only in this century,
that they were rediscovered, restored and granted
the recognition that they justly deserve. Originally
there were 85 temples, of which only 22 still exist.
Their style of architecture was also rather peculiar
to their times. Each structure stands on a high
masonry platform with a distinct upward direction to
their build, further enhanced by several vertical
projections to simulate the effect of an overall
lightness. The three main compartments are the
entrance (ardhamandapa), assembly hall (mandapa).
The temples are grouped into three geographical
divisions : western, eastern and southern.
The
temples at Khajuraho are divided into three broad
groups:-
The
Western Group : This
is the largest and paramount group with most of its
constituent temples laid out roughly in two rows.
The Lakshmana Temple, the Matangesvara Temple and
the Varaha Temple form one complex and the
Visvanatha and Nandi Temples are not far from this
complex.
The
Kandariya Mahadeo is considered the most
evolved example of central Indian temple
architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple
is also the largest of Khajuraho's temples.
The
Lakshmana Temple
is one of the oldest and finest of the western group
of temples. Although the general norm in other
temples is three bands of sculpture, this temple has
only two. Recurrent themes are battles, hunting, and
women.
The
temple of Devi Jagdamba is considered by many to be
one of the most erotic temples of Khajuraho. The
temple houses Khajuraho's most talked- about image,
mithuna and the sensuously carved figures. The
temple of Vishvanath and Nandi celebrates the
marriage of Lord Shiva with Parvati. From
traditional images of women fondling babies and
writing letters, they are seen also as the most
provocative of images.
Chaunsat
Yogini is the oldest of the surviving temples of
Khajuraho. This temple is dedicated to goddesses
kaliand is the only temple in Khajuraho that is
built in granite. Other important temples of Lakshmi
and Varaha, Mahadev, Chitragupta, Parvati, and
Matangesvara.
The
Eastern Group: The
eastern group of monuments, situated in close
proximity to the Khajuraho village, includes three
Brahmanical temples known as Brahma, Vamana and
Javari and three Jain temples, the Ghantai, Adinath
and Parsvanath.
The
temple of Parsvanath is the largest of the Jain
temples in Khajuraho and the fines. The temples was
originally dedicated to Adinath and latter to
Parsvanath. It is the finest example of the
sensitive art without any sexual motifs. Shantinath
is the youngest of all the temples in Khajuraho. The
temple has a four and a half meter statue of Adinath.
Mostly
in ruins now, the temple of Ghantai has fine columns
and chains and bells, with a figure of a Jain
goddess on a garuda. The temple of Brahma and
Hanuman is also one of the oldest temples at
Khajuraho. The temple is built mostly of granite and
sandstone. Two other notable temples are javari and
Vamana temple.
The
Southern Group: The southern group of
monuments comprises the Duladeo and the Chaturbhuja
temples. The Duladeo is about a kilometer south of
the Khajuraho village and half a mile southwest of
the Jain group of temples.
The
Duladeo is somewhat new and built in a time when the
creativity of Khajuraho was well down its peak. The
temple has wooden structures that take away its
authenticity somewhat. The other temple is of
Chaturbhuja, pretty far from the village. The temple
has a 3-m-high statue of Vishnu.
Apart
from the temples, another place that can be visited
here is the Archeological Museum. It has a very good
collection of sculpture, inscription and
architectural objects.
EXCURSIONS
IN KHAJURAHO:
Panna
National Park: Complementing the man made
perfection of the Khajuraho temples, is the dramatic
scenic splendour of Panna National Park.
Ken
Nature Trail : Ken
Nature Trail(22km), within a walking distance from
Raneh falls, is a jungle track exhibiting natural
beauty and imparts a knowledge of the surroundings.
Ken
Gharial Sanctuary : (24 kms), is at the
confluence of the Ken and Khudar rivers further down
Raneh Falls and Nature Trail. This is a natural of
the long snouted variety of crocodiles.
Banisagar
Lake : Banisagar Lake is situated 11 km away
from Khajuraho. It is a picnic spot and a dam on
Khudar river with a water spread of 7.7 sq. km.
Suitable for Boating & Angling.
Ranguan
Lake : Ranguan Lake is 25 kms from Khajuraho. It
is an ideal picnic spot suitable for boating and
angling.
Gangau
Dam : Gangau
dam is at a distance of 34 kms from Khajuraho, a
natural dam at the confluence of the Ken and Simri
rivers, ideal for nature-lovers, anglers and the
adventure minded. The dam is surrounded by the Panna
National Park & Gangau Sanctuary.
Pandav
Fall : It is at 34 kms from Khujraho, a
picturesque waterfall in a bowl shaped valley on the
ken river. The Pandavas are said to have spent a
part of their exile here.
Majhganwa
Diamond Mines, Panna : 56 kms from Khajuraho,
are the only daimond mines of Asia. open from 9 am
to 1 pm. Sunday Closed.
Panna
: 48 kms from Khajuraho. Historic town and
capital of Chhatrasal, a national warrior and
founder of Bundella Kingdom, Panna is also known for
the temples of Baldevji, Kishorji, Govindji,
Prannathji, Jagannath swami and Ram.
Dhubela
Museum : 57
kms located on the bank of a lake, the museum houses
a wide variety of Shakti cult sculptures. There are
different sections on garments, weapons and
paintings.
Ajaygarh
Fort : 80 kms from Khajuraho, is at a height of
688 meters above sea level and was capital of the
Chandelas during their decline.
Nachna
: 40 kms from Panna. Nachna was a famous city of
the Nagvakataka and Gupta empire. It is known for
the Chaturmukha Mahadev temple named after the
colossal four faced lingam which is still enshrined
inside.
Kalinjar
Fort : Kalinjar (Kalanjar), a historical fort
situated in Banda district (Uttar Pradesh), is one
of the most precious gift of India to the World
heritage.
Festivals
: Khajuraho Dance Festivals - To mark the true
spirit of Khajuraho, a dance festival is held here
in March, every year, wherein, ace artistes of
various dance forms participate.
Mahashivaratri
(Feb/Mar) : Devotees come in huge numbers to the
Matangeshwar temple.
HOW
TO REACH
By
air : A daily Boeing 737 service links Khajuraho
with Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, and Kathmandu.
By
rail : The nearest railheads are Jhansi (172
km), Santna (117 km) which are linked to Delhi,
Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai. From Jhansi and Satna
one can take buses or taxis to khajuraho.
By
road : Khajuraho is connected by regular buses
with Satna, Harpalpur, Jhansi and Mahoba.
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