Khajuraho Excursion : Places nearby Khajuraho - Madhya Pradesh

Places to visit nearby destination - Khajuraho

Ajaygarh Fort

The Ajaygarh Fort is a distance of 80 km from Khajuraho. Built at a height of 688 metres, it was the capital of the Chandelas in their declining years. Another fort is Kalinjar, located on the Vindhya Range at a distance of 100 km. Built during the Gupta period, the fort was captured by Shri Yashovarman, the Chandela king, in the 10th century.

Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh, around 237 km from Khajuraho, is situated in the heart of the Vindhya Mountain range. The landscape here is dominated by the 14th-century Bandhavgarh Fort. Besides the fort, there are a large number of caves with inscriptions dating back to the prehistoric period. However, Bandhavgarh is gaining popularity in recent times because of its national park. The first white tiger was sighted here in 1951.

Dhubela Museum

Dhubela Museum is located in a fort, 64 km away from Khajuraho. The museum houses a wide variety of sculpture of the Shakti cult. There are also garments, weapons, and paintings of the Bundela kings.

Pandav Falls

On the Ken River is Pandav Falls, 30 km from Khajuraho. It is believed that the Pandavas spent some years of their exile here, hence the name. Another waterfall, the Ranch, is situated at a distance of 25 km from the Pandav Falls.

Panna National Park

Panna (40 km) is a historical city famous for its temples. It was the erstwhile capital of the Bundela kingdom. However, today it is more renowned for the Panna National Park that is spread over 546 km on the bank of the Ken River. An ideal place for wildlife lovers, the park is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The best time to visit the park is early morning, and drive in an open jeep through the thick, wild vegetation. You can see a variety of birds (blossom-headed parakeet, red-belted cap wing, weaver, tree-pie), antelopes, chinkaras, sambars, and boars. And if you are lucky enough, you can also catch sight of the elusive tiger. Panna also has one of the most famous diamond mines of the world at Majhganwa. The Panna mines are the only working diamond mines in India and the largest in Asia.

Raigarh Palace

The Rajgarh Palace is at the foot of Maniyagarh hills, around 25 km from Khajuraho. Around 150 years old, the palace has been converted into a heritage hotel.