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Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho, India
Ranked #1 of 25 attractions in Khajuraho
5.0 of 5 stars 137 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites, Museums
Description: Magnificent temples built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D.
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Milan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We arrived there without big expectations but we've been immediately surprised by the beauty of the complex and all temples. The scultures are beautyful and sometimes very funny! We'd reccomend to get a guide that will make the visit more interesting with explainations and funny stories. More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I admit that I did not do my homework before arriving at the temples of Khajuraho, so I literally had the breath sucked out of me when I arrived. The sight before me was astounding and totally unexpected. The setting was serene with green manicured grass, beautiful flowers, and lush trees, so different from the teeming street scene outside the... More

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queensland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This was undoubtedly the stand out in our three week trip. The temples are incredibly beautiful and well preserved. We took the audio guides which were really good and instantly cut out the touts around the place. We flew here from Varanasi and would recommend the extra trip to anyone. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

A place that will stay in your memory for a long time. Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid the sun's heat. Take your time walking around looking at the temples and make sure you take enough pictures. Also take enough water to drink More

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Southern England
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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The Western temples at Khajuraho were the single best sight I saw in a two week tour of northern India, Taj Mahal included (although of course that's my subjective view). I'm reluctant to add too many superlatives to this review in case more hype encourages too many visitors. At the moment you can go to Khajuraho and have this treasure... More

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Stroud, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

The Khajuraho temples are the most amazing example of religious sculpture. They are without doubt erotic and sensual, but there is more to these temples than that. Make sure you have a guide who can really explain their origins and history. And don't climb on them like some unthinking tourists we saw! It takes a good three or four hours... More

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New Delhi, India
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

If you are in India, you HAVE to visit Khajuraho. The temples here are truly the pinnacle of human achievement anywhere, any time. The sculptures and carvings are truly amazing, the whole site is very well kept. This truly is a fantastic treasure. Plus it is very compact and can easily be thouroughly seen in about six hours. You can... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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The Temple Art here in Khajuraho is amazing, a photographer's delight. The main group of temples are very well maintained and the sculptures are extraordinary, definately worth the detour fro either Agra or Varanasi More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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Really nice and exquisite temples. Worth visiting. More

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new Delhi
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Worth the hype. The sculptures are carved with exquisite details. Do take a guide. More

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