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There is no better way to experience the rich cultural heritage, religion, unique history, architecture and splendor of central India than embarking on the Maharajas Express Train’s ‘Indian Panorama Tour’.
Designed with your complete satisfaction in mind, our luxury train offers the highest level of hospitality coupled with some unforgettable site-seeing. On the 5th day of the journey, you arrive at the ancient city in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
KHAJURAHO – A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Overlooking The Ancient Khajuraho Temples
Numerous domestic and international tourists visit the ancient city of Khajuraho every year to witness the beauty, architectural glory and exemplary craftsmanship of its 25 stunning Hindu and Jain temples.
Based on their location, these temples are classified into Eastern, Western and Southern temples and are famous for their intricate sculptures and stone carvings that display a wide variety of themes including royalty, meditation, spirituality and erotic art, etc.
A proud recipient of the prestigious title of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 for the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Khajuraho gets its name from ‘Khajur’ or ‘Date Palm Tree’.
LOOKING BACK
The temples of Khajuraho can be dated back to 950 – 1050 AD. They were built during the reign of the Chandela dynasty over approximately 100 years. These temples are spread across an area of about 20 sqr km.
Though over 80 temples were originally built, only about 25 remain intact.
EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF KHAJURAHO WITH LUXURY TRAINS
Khajuraho is home to many tourist attractions, each more beautiful and eye-catching than the other so you can brace for a wonderful day filled with discoveries as you alight from the Maharajas Express.
Considering that there is so much to see while in Khajuraho, let’s quickly look at some of its must-visits –
LAKSHMANA TEMPLE – Dedicated to Vaikuntha-Vishnu (Lord Vishnu), this is one of the most well-preserved Hindu temples of Khajuraho that took almost twenty years to complete. The unique facet of the Lakshmana Temple is its main chamber that is shaped like a beautiful chariot.
From the moment you reach its entrance till the time you step inside and explore its many facets, you will be spellbound by the temple’s impressive architecture, fascinating carvings of Hindu deities as well as the large sculpture of Lord Vishnu.
The Lakshmana Temple
KANDARIYA MAHADEV TEMPLE – Counted amongst the largest of Khajuraho temples, the Kandariya Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a towering height of over 30 metres. It showcases the Chandela architecture style and stands out for its beautiful sculptures and statues that add up to about 872.
DEVI JAGDAMBA TEMPLE – Designed in three parts or three bands, the Devi Jagdamba Temple (Jagdambika Temple) is a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It contains intricate carvings of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, and a beautiful idol of Goddess Jagdamba.
PARSVANATH TEMPLE – This is the largest Jain temple in Khajuraho. One look at it and you will realize that the temple has been very well preserved. Its highlights include the various eye-catching carvings, sculptures and its excellent construction.
The Parsvanth Jain Temple
CHITRAGUPT TEMPLE – Dedicated to Surya, the Sun-god, this temple is perhaps best known for its scenes from hunting, elephant fights and excellent carvings of Apsaras.
That’s not all. There’s a lot more to explore in Khajuraho.
PANNA NATIONAL PARK – Wildlife enthusiasts make it a point to visit the Panna National Park where you will find a diverse range of wildlife including tigers, nilgai, leopards as well as many species of birds and reptiles. Easily one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the state of Madhya Pradesh, here you can enjoy the picturesque cascading waterfalls, spot tigers, as well as celebrate the peaceful natural beauty all around you.
ADIVART TRIBAL AND FOLK ART MUSEUM – Here you will be able to admire the talent of the various tribal groups of Madhya Pradesh which is displayed in the form of paintings and artwork.
KHAJURAHO DANCE FESTIVAL – The Khajuraho Dance Festival is a famous dance festival in India. It celebrates the unique facets of the various Classical Indian Dance forms, a great event to attend, especially if you are a dance enthusiast.
The Khajuraho Dance Festival, 2019
Join us on the Maharajas Express Train Indian Panorama Tour and experience the wonder that is Khajuraho!
