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Khajuraho Temples


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in Khajuraho
Traveler Description: Magnificent temples built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Museum complex, Religious site
Address: Khajuraho
India

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5 of 5 stars
travellerin20s   51 contributions
travellerin20s
Sep 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

First, these temples are really something to see, even if you've traveled far and wide in India and have seen many temples, they're still worth the trip. My two tips-- 1. See the southern and eastern temples first. These are less impressive than the major group of western temples, so I found it better to see them beforehand as a... more

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5 of 5 stars
041709a   15 contributions
Melbourne
Mar 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Khajuraho temples were built circa 900-950 AD. Most shrines are built on lofty plinths and are oblong pavilions with a pyramidal roof of receeding tiers, resting on carved pillars. The temples are built of sandstone and enshrine colossal monolithic images of Hindu deities. Sculptures including divine figures, couples and erotic scenes adorn the wall surfaces. A World Heritage Site... more

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5 of 5 stars
s_jitu   1 contribution
Delhi
Dec 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We went Khajuraho in Oct 2007. The temple was very good there and we have never experienced . It was so lovely. All temple are great. Overall I would say this is probably the best temple we have ever stayed more

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4 of 5 stars
gangadin   2 contributions
delhi
Nov 6, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

The season for visiting Khajuraho begins in October. The western group of temples, a world heritage site declared by UNESCO look beautiful in the early morning as well as around the time the sun is setting as the statues catch the oblique rays of the sun. As one goes around the temples, the details on the statues is breathtaking. While... more

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5 of 5 stars
04274108   55 contributions
Canada
Oct 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Something very different to see that you may not come across elsewhere in the world. Khajuraho is a very small village, easily walkable and not that many touts to pester you. The temples are amazing to see although they may not be everyone's cup of tea. The village was once a center of culture and arts and the temples somewhat... more

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5 of 5 stars
calela   39 contributions
Sabadell, Spain
Oct 25, 2009

no sabia que era patrimonio de la humanidad y quede maravillada al visitarlo lo recomiendo mucho more

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