Excursions in Khajuraho
Orcha
165
kms. Eight km off the Khajuraho- Jhansi highway (19 km from Jhansi), this is
a medieval city flanked by the Betwa River. The 16th & 17th century palaces
and temples here have withstood the ravages of time. Paintings and mirrorwork,
intricate stairways and delicate trellis work in Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal and
Rai Praveen Mahal are enchanting.
Panna National Park
Complementing the man made perfection of the Khajuraho temples, is the dramatic
scenic splendour of Panna National Park, 32 km away.
Ken Nature Trail
Ken Nature Trail ( 22 km ), 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 kms away from Khajuraho. It is a picnic spot and
a dam on Khudar river with a waterspread 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 Falls
It is at 34 kms from Khajuraho, 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 diamond 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 km. 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 km 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 hertige.
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