Khajuraho Panna Tour

The second day of the tour promises to be filled with excitement and unlimited adventure. Sightseeing in Khajuraho temples is followed by a visit to Panna National Park. Your day starts with a delicious breakfast, after which you drive towards Khajuraho for sightseeing. The car will drop you at the entrance to the Western Group of Temples. After purchasing entrance tickets and hiring a guide (which is optional), start exploring the temples. You can also enjoy photography at these marvellous temples. Visitors can visit the temple complex from sunrise to sunset. As far as footwear is concerned, you should opt for sandals or easy to wear shoes. Some of the famous Western groups of temples are Varaha Mandap, Devi Mandap, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshman Temple and Mahadev shrine. Of these temples, the Lakshman Temple is not only the oldest but also one of the largest. The largest temple however, is the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple which gets its magnificence from its aesthetic proportions and exquisite detailing.

After exploring the Western Group of Temples, head towards the Eastern Group of Temples. Albeit smaller in size, they occupy an important position both historically and culturally. In the Eastern side though, you will mostly come across Jain temples, as it was here that the Jains resided during the rule of Chandela dynasty. The largest of the Jain temple is the Parsvanath Temple, which is dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara Parshvanatha. Besides the Jain temples, there are three Hindu temples, Vamana, Javari and Brahma.

Take a break from your sightseeing for an enjoyable lunch. After that, return to the hotel to complete your checkout formalities, followed by a drive to Panna National Park. Enjoy the beautiful sights along the way. After arriving at Panna, spend the evening relaxing and unwinding at the resort and preparing yourself for a day of unlimited excitement and adventure the next day!

Overnight stay at Panna National Park.

Your adventure begins early in the day with a morning safari to Panna National Park. Located in the Vindhyan hills in northern Madhya Pradesh, the park is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Declared a Tiger Reserve in the year 1994, it is home to a large population of tigers. Undoubtedly, they are also a crowd favorite. Inside the park, you can also spot the gharial, a fish-eating crocodile native to the Indian subcontinent. Other mammals which you can expect to spot here are sloth bear, leopard, sambhar, chital, nilgai and chinkara.

Besides these wonderful mammals and reptiles, Panna also boasts the highest waterfall in India, the Pandava Falls, which measure approximately 100ft. Reaching the waterfall requires you to descend almost 280 steps. This waterfall is also associated with an episode from the Hindu mythological epic, Mahabharata. It is believed that this is where the Pandava brothers resided during their exile. The source of the waterfall is also a mystery, as there are no known water sources above the cave. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature surrounding you, as it’s not often that you come across such lovely sights that lift your spirits!

Overnight stay at Panna.

Get transferred in the morning to Khajuraho to resume with your onward journey. This tour has offered you a perfect mix of nature and culture, something that it rare to come across! Take away happy memories of the trip!