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The overall height of the temple is 105
metres (344 ft) high and its layout is compared to that of a Basilica
and planned to resemble the four arms of Vishnu for whom it was built.
The imposing view of the temple is that of multi-storied palace with
arcaded openings, a very large entrance, a large central tower and
fortifications.
The climb to the temple facade involves
climbing steep and narrow steps numbering 67, each of about 1 metre (3
ft 3 in) height, forming a winding stairway. The interior has many halls
and the main hall or mandapa of the temple is built in the shape of a
cross or cruciform and is stated to be in Islamic style, and it is at
right angles to the vestibule, of identical layout on either side.
The views
from the top floor of the temple are amazing.
Getting There
The temple complex, in the
Khajuraho village at an elevation of 282 metres (925 ft), is well connected
by road, rail and air services. Khajuraho is 34 miles (55 km) to the south
of Mahoba, 29 miles (47 km) away from the Chatarpur city to its east, 27
miles (43 km) away from Panna, 400 kilometres (250 mi) away from Jhansi on
the north, and 600 kilometres (370 mi) to the south - east of Delhi. It is 9
kilometres (5.6 mi) from the railway station.
Khajuraho is served by
Khajuraho Airport
(IATA Code: HJR), with services to Delhi, Agra and Mumbai. It is 6
kilometres (3.7 mi) from the temple. During peak
tourist season, the frequency of flights to popular destinations is often
increased. From the airport to the actual town of Khajuraho, catch a tourist
coach, bus or taxi.
Getting Around
Rented cars, taxis, cycle
rickshaws and tongas (horse drawn carts) are the common modes of
transportation in the town of Khajuraho. The more energetic can hire
bicycles or simply walk around town (try not to do this in summer). The
western group of temples lies close to the town and you only require
transportation to see the other two sets of temples.
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