Khajuraho Group of Monuments

World-renowned UNESCO heritage temples celebrated for their sublime Nagara architecture and intricate erotic sculptures.

Location: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh

Best time: October to March

How to reach: Khajuraho Airport (HJR) has direct connections. Well connected by rail and road.

Built between 950 and 1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty, the temples of Khajuraho represent one of the finest expressions of medieval Indian art and architecture. Originally a vast complex of 85 temples, about 25 survive today, spread across distinct groups. They are celebrated worldwide for their harmonious proportions and exquisite sculptural friezes depicting divine manifestations, celestial nymphs, and human life in all its emotional and sensual dimensions.