Khajuraho & Panna Travel Guide (Best MP Tourist Places for your Trip)
Panna National Park, MP
My Journey of exploring one of the finest destination in Madhya Pradesh India started from the Panna National Park which is situated 26km from Khajuraho Airport in Panna District nested in the Vindhyanchal Mountains. Also the place is well connected via road & rail network. Nearest railway station to panna national park is Khajuraho Railway station located at about 40km.
For the stay we have chosen Panna Tiger Resort which is one of the finest properties to stay with AC rooms & full power back up facility. Don't miss out on the food served at 'Gol Ghar' Dining hall at the resort which usually serves the Indian buffet. The resort also has the facility of 4x4 Vehicles for the Jungle safari which happens in the Morning & the evening. Apart from this Boat ride of ken river is also provided at the resort itself thus making the experience an easier one for the tourist visiting Panna National Park. Keep your camera ready in the Jungle & the nearby areas as Panna is known for its rich culture with mesmerizing waterfalls & archeological splendors.
One needs to get a private registered gypsy for the jungle safari which is available at the booking counter which charges around Rs.2500 for the same for full vehicle. Also one can get the Jungle Safari entry tickets online & there are options for single seat tickets too. The wildlife is worth watching & at this place you can find the Tiger, Sambhar, Panther, Antelope, Bear, Chinkara, Wild Dog, Jackal, Wolf & many more wild life species.
Timing of the Jungle Safari at Panna Tiger Reserve Core Area Timings - Madla Gate/ Hinouta Gate -
For Morning Safari -Sunrise to 11 am ( Both Summer/ Winter) , For Afternoon Safari - 3pm to sunset in winters & 4pm to sunset in Summers - March to June.
Best time to Visit is in the winter season from October to June
Khajuraho & Panna Video Blog to take you through a Virtual Guide
Pandav Falls & Caves
The next hidden Jewel of Madhya Pradesh Tourism is the Pandav Falls & Caves located around 7 km from the Panna Tiger Resort .(5 km from the Malda Gate of the tiger reserve) in the reserve area only. Pandav Caves is believed to be the place where Pandavas along with Draupadi (Mahabharata) sought haven during their exile period, thus the named after them. The beauty of the water fall with the lush green background and the stunning lake make the experience a lifetime experience for all the tourist who come & experience it.
Pandav Falls is a Natural Waterfall & this perennial fall is fed by a tributary of the river Ken.
Best time to Visit is in the winter season from October to June
Timings: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM every day.
Entry fee of INR 50 is charged per head and INR 200 per vehicle to visit this place .
The beautiful natural pool below created by the Pandav Waterfalls.
A view of the Pandav waterfall from inside one of the caved showcasing this natural wonder land .
Raneh fall
The third top most frequented tourist places in Khajuraho is the Raneh fall(Grand Canyon of India) , a natural waterfall on the ken river located at Dhoguwan, Khajuraho, MP. It is one of the most beautiful hidden gems of MP Tourism & must visit for the photography enthusiast as it offers views which no other place can offer. The place is located to Khajuraho temples & one can easily get there via autos, bus , cabs etc. available easily. Raneh falls derive it's name from after King Rane Pratap the erstwhile ruler of the region. Ken River forms the grand canyon which is 5 km long and 30 m deep canyon made of crystalline granite with varying shades of colors ranging from red ,green, pink etc.
Best time to visit - is the winter season (Sep to Jan) & post rainfall season.
Raneh Fall Timings :- Its open 8 am to 5pm.
Entry ticket fee is reasonable around 50 & Rs.200 for vehicle entry
Photograph of Raneh Fall
Ken Gharial Sanctuary
Another nearby exquisite place is the Ken Gharial Sanctuary which is located near the confluence of Ken and Khudar Rivers near the Raneh falls. A must visit for the wildlife enthusiast & photographers. A boat ride & hiking can be done here though with extra charges for the same.
Khajuraho Group of monuments
At last , but not the least ,the main attraction for which Khajuraho attracts tourist from world over is the Khajuraho Group of monuments which is UNESCO world heritage site maintained by the Archaeological survey of India.
These are group of Hindu & Jain temples build in the medieval century by the Chandela Dynasty (1050 to 950 AD) located in the Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India. The architectural beauty of nagara style architecture with beautiful sculptures makes the place a historical wonder. There are around 22 temple in the complex & each one is a masterpiece in itself.
Khajuraho Temples are divided into three main group of temples namely based on geographical presence & prominent Khajuraho temples list is show below :-
Western group of temples have Chausath Jogini temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devijagdamba temple, Bharatji temple, Vishwanath temple, Laxmana temple, Lakshmi & Varaha Temple, Chitragupta Temple
Eastern Group of temples - Brahma temple, Vamana temple, Ghantai temple , Parsawanatha Jain temple.
Southern group of temples - Duladeo temple, Chatarbhuja temple(Lord Vishnu)
The most frequented of the regions is the western region out of these. But all the regions have its own unique history & thus offer a great value for money for your Khajuraho Tour.
A view of Visvanatha Temple (Dedicated to Lord Shiva)
Kandariya Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Largest Temple of Khajuraho)
Stone Statue at Kandariya Mahadev Temple showcasing lady playing with lion.
So what are you waiting , come be part of this experience by planning your trip to the temples of Khajuraho now.
Life is journey of new learnings & exploring the historical facts adds on the learning curve & there can be no better place to understand history then Khajuraho.
So let your journey of learning with travelling to new destinations continues,
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By Sandeep Sethi
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