Places to visit nearby destination - Khajuraho
Ajaygarh Fort
 The Ajaygarh Fort is a distance of 80 km from Khajuraho.
Built at a height of 688 metres, it was the capital of
the Chandelas in their declining years. Another fort is
Kalinjar, located on the Vindhya Range at a distance of
100 km. Built during the Gupta period, the fort was captured
by Shri Yashovarman, the Chandela king, in the 10th century.
Bandhavgarh
 Bandhavgarh, around 237 km from Khajuraho, is situated
in the heart of the Vindhya Mountain range. The landscape
here is dominated by the 14th-century Bandhavgarh Fort.
Besides the fort, there are a large number of caves with
inscriptions dating back to the prehistoric period. However,
Bandhavgarh is gaining popularity in recent times because
of its national park. The first white tiger was sighted
here in 1951.
Dhubela Museum
 Dhubela Museum is located in a fort, 64 km away from
Khajuraho. The museum houses a wide variety of sculpture
of the Shakti cult. There are also garments, weapons,
and paintings of the Bundela kings.
Pandav Falls
 On the Ken River is Pandav Falls, 30 km from Khajuraho.
It is believed that the Pandavas spent some years of their
exile here, hence the name. Another waterfall, the Ranch,
is situated at a distance of 25 km from the Pandav Falls.
Panna National Park
 Panna (40 km) is a historical city famous for its temples.
It was the erstwhile capital of the Bundela kingdom. However,
today it is more renowned for the Panna National Park
that is spread over 546 km on the bank of the Ken River.
An ideal place for wildlife lovers, the park is visited
by thousands of tourists every year. The best time to
visit the park is early morning, and drive in an open
jeep through the thick, wild vegetation. You can see a
variety of birds (blossom-headed parakeet, red-belted
cap wing, weaver, tree-pie), antelopes, chinkaras, sambars,
and boars. And if you are lucky enough, you can also catch
sight of the elusive tiger. Panna also has one of the
most famous diamond mines of the world at Majhganwa. The
Panna mines are the only working diamond mines in India
and the largest in Asia.
Raigarh Palace
 The Rajgarh Palace is at the foot of Maniyagarh hills,
around 25 km from Khajuraho. Around 150 years old, the
palace has been converted into a heritage hotel.
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