Khajuraho Excursions
Panna National Park
Complementing
the man made perfection of the Khajuraho temples, is the dramatic scenic splendour
of Panna National Park, 32 km away.
Raneh Falls
Raneh Falls ( 19 kms ) on the ken river are famous fror their rock formations.
The main attraction is a 5 - km - long, 100 - foot - deep canyon made of pure
crystalline granite in varying sahdes of colors ranging pink and red to grey.
A series of seasonal waterfalls surrounded by jungles make it an ideal picnic
spot
.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INCREDIBLE TOURISM
