Khajuraho: the fascinating temple town of Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho: the fascinating temple town of Madhya Pradesh Khajuraho is a small city in Madhya Pradesh with rich historical remains in the form of temples and other architectures. It is the perfect place to hover about if you want to time travel back to erstwhile times in India. The main tourist attraction is the famous Khajuraho Temples, a group of Hindu Jain temples. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, many tourists come every year to guage at the intricate carvings and marvel at the engraving skills of the past centuries.

The group of 22 temples depict the lives of ordinary people and even the nobles like the kings, scholars, courtesans and many more. Moreover, the carvings on the bodies of these vast temples are so magnificent that you can visualize the entire Chandela kingdom in front of your eyes. The outer walls are adorned with erotic sculptures dedicated to the art of love.

Apart from the temples, the town also has other places that can make your MP tourism memorable.

Khajuraho is a great place to spend some time away from the din of the cities, in the midst of nature and rural India.

What to do in Khajuraho?

By selecting the Khajuraho tour package, you can do a number of things and live every moment like its your last! Here is your to-do list: Rent a bike for a pleasant ride- Walking around the Khajuraho temples is simply not enough to enlighten you about Khajuraho town. Hence, you can avail the option of renting a bike and drive it around the hills replete with temple and fields full of grazing buffaloes. Not only this but if you are observant enough by nature, you can have a look at the traditional rural life in India by exploring the popular ‘Old Village’. Khajuraho obviously has no dearth of temples so you can easily spot temples, each different from the other, and never get tired appreciating their beauty!

A visit to the museums- Get more dose on history by visiting the two museums in Khajuraho, notable for its archaeological pieces. The old one is located quite close to the Western section of the Khajuraho temples while the new one is at a distance from the Western group of the temples. If you are already demanding to view more sculptures after visiting the Khajuraho temples, visit the new museum which has a commendable collection of rare sculptures and figurines. Besides, there is the Tribal and Folk Art Museum that refreshes you as soon as you see the paintings, sculptures and art pieces, telling you about the various tribal cultures of Madhya Pradesh.

Get mesmerized at the light and sound show- Travelling in the sun would have got you down with fatigue. Hence there is this beautiful light and sound show in the temples to bring back your vigor instantly. The light and sound show illuminates the various facades of the temple with a narrator telling you about the history of Khajuraho. Besides, this show is a favorite among many tourists for the visual and audio effects while the story is narrated.

Rejoice at the folk dance show- If you lack energy and want some activity to enliven yourself, why not visit the folk dance show at the Kandariya Art & Cultural Centre that is held every night? This show is a treat to the eyes for the use of bright colored outfits worn by the dancers.

Various folk dances from all across the states of India are performed in this show for an hour or more inside a modern theatre that is air-conditioned and beautifully adorned. The purpose of this dance show is to bring together the whole of India in one-stage through the medium of dance. It is a great way to promote cultural harmony.

Conclusion­ From the above discussion, it is clear why Khajuraho is one of the most visited tourist places in Madhya Pradesh. It already seems Khajuraho is now a must­visit place in your list. So hurry up, pack your bags and get going for an enriching trip to Khajuraho!

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