Khajuraho is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh, the heart of Central India. Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage. Khajuraho or 'Khajur-vahika' (bearer of date palms), also known as 'Khajjurpura' in ancient times, evidently derives its name from the golden date palms (khajur) that adorned its city gates. Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandela Kings claimed descent from the moon. Khajuraho is famous all over the world due to its temples. The temples of Khajuraho are among the finest examples of temple craftsmanship in the whole of India. It is the most frequently visited place in India after Agra. The world renowned temple town of Khajuraho was designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site for its archaeological and historical monuments. In summers, the maximum temperature is around 47 degree Celsius and in winters it is around 4 degree Celsius minimum. Hindi and English are the common languages which are spoken in Khajuraho. The best season to visit Khajuraho is from October to March

Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandela Kings claimed descent from the Chandra, the moon god. According to a legend, Hemvati, the beautiful daughter of a Brahmin priest of Varanasi was seduced by the Moon God while she was bathing. The child born of this union was a son, Chandravarman. Condemned by society, the unwed mother took refuge in the forest. The boy grew up to found the Chandela dynasty. He dreamt that his mother wanted him to build temples to reveal human passions. Chandravarman began the construction of the first of the temples and successive rulers added to the complex. It is also possible that the Chandelas were followers of the Tantric cult, which believes that gratification of earthly desires is a step towards attaining the infinite liberation of nirvana. Why they chose Khajuraho, even then a small village, as the site for their great complex is also open to of their faith and the many beliefs represented in the temples, the Chandelas conceived Khajuraho as a seat of religion and learning, to bring together many sects. With their decline, the temples lay forgotten for many centuries, covered by the encroaching forests, victim to the ravages of the elements. Re-discovered only in this century, restored and cleaned, the temples of Khajuraho once again testify to a past glory. Khajuraho was rediscovered by Captain T.S. Burt, British army engineer, in 1838. Khajuraho was opened to tourists only a few decades ago.

The main tourist attraction in Khajuraho are its temples. These temples are among the finest examples of temple craftsmanship in the whole of India. These temples are India's unique gift to the world. These temples are a collective salute to life, joy and creativity. Each of the temple stands on a high masonry platform with a marked upward direction in the structure, further enhanced by vertical projections to create the effect of grace and lightness. Each of the chief compartments is mounted by its own roof, so that the highest is in the centre, the lowest over the portico. The three main compartments are the entrance (ardha-mandapa), assembly hall (mandapa) and sanctum (garbha griha). The temples are divided into three geographical groups namely, Western, Eastern and Southern. In the Western Group, there are various temples like Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Chaunsat Yogini Temple, Devi Jagdambe Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Nandi Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Varaha Temple, Matangeswara Temple. Hindu and Jain temples make up the eastern group, close to Khajuraho village. The largest Jain temple, Parsvanath, belong to this group. Other temples are the Ghantai Temple, Adinath Temple, Brahma, Vamana and Javari temples. Five km from Khajuraho village is the Southern group. Chaturbhuj Temple and Duladeo Temple belong to this group of temples. 

By Air: 
Khajuraho is well connected to various cities of India. Indian Airlines daily operate flight from Delhi to Khajuraho.

By Rail: 
Jhansi is the nearest approach to Khajuraho on the main Delhi to Mumbai railway line.

By Road:
Khajuraho is well connected by road to the various parts of India. There are regular bus services from Agra, Gwalior and Jhansi.