Khajuraho Tour Packages
Once the capital city of the great Chandela dynasty, today Khajuraho is probably the most known tourist destination in India, after the Taj Mahal. Visitors from all over the world visit it to see the exquisite erotic temples, which are now also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The temples and sculptures of Khajuraho are a tribute and reminder of our rich and ancient past and were built in a truly inspired burst of creativity, in the short span of a hundred years, from 950-1050 AD. The Chandelas, were great builders and connoisseurs of art and recruited labour from Malwa and Rajasthan to build these monumental temples of such awesome proportions. They ruled for five centuries before slowly succumbing to the Mughals. It remains a mystery as to how and when the temples of Khajuraho were abandoned to the jungles. Lost to the world until 1838, when a young British officer stumbled upon the site, these works of art were saved from the Muslim invaders who desecrated all idolatrous temples and Khajuraho, with its profusion of erotica would have certainly suffered a similar fate.
Of the 85 original temples, 22 survive today and constitute one of the world's great artistic wonders. The temples of Khajuraho are India's unique gift to the world. They are perfect in execution and sublime in expression and represent love, joy and life itself. Yes, life in every form and mood has been captured in stone. The sculptors have shown many aspects of Indian life as it was one thousand years ago and two elements appear over and over again and in greater detail than anything else, women and sex. Nowhere else you find such a display of erotic passions frozen in stone. Some call it the Kamasutra in three dimensions. Interestingly, the Kamasutra was written after the temples of Khajuraho were built. The temples retain a quality of warm, pulsating life and the imperishable glory of Khajuraho, and the sensuous celebration of life, the aspiration towards. the infinite, continues to exist even today and attracts millions of tourists.
The temples of Khajuraho are marvels of proportion and harmony and are artistically infused with eternal life. It does not matter if you are a student, historian, architect, tourist, an ardent lover or honeymooner; Khajuraho has something to delight everybody's senses. And once your senses have been satiated, you may set your sights on the other attractions of Khajuraho. You can start with the Rajgarh Palace 24 kms away, then move to the Panna Diamond Mines approximately 65 kms from Khajuraho, and finally relax in the soothing quiet of the Panna National Park which is just 40 kms away.
The Khajuraho Festival of Dance is held annually and the leading exponents of various Indian classical dance forms come here to perform. This is a good time to be traveling to Khajuraho, as the performances are held in the open air with the magical temples forming an inspiring backdrop. Stay is not a problem as Khajuraho has many hotels to suit all budgets.
Khajuraho tour packages cutomised by Swan Tours include to and fro transportation ( Train tickets / Air tickets / Car or Coach), Accommodation in quality hotels and resorts , Excursions from Khajuraho , Sightseeing in and around Khajuraho with a certified Tourist guide .
