Southern Group ,Khajuraho

Duladeo temple : It is 1 km from the Jain enclosure with courtly women and a number of mithuna couples. The temple having figures of sexual intercourse and women in different poses. About 1.5 km is the Chaturbhuja temple with a 3 m high image of Vishnu. Bijamandala temple has some exquisitely sculpted figures and a marble lingam.

Archaeological museum : It has a collection of impressive statues and sculptures (Admission Rs 5, closed on Fridays). Dubela museum (64 km from Khajuraho).

How to reach : Remotely located in Madhya Pradesh state. From Jhansi on the Bhopal - New Delhi rail route. Rs 90, 5 hour bus travel, 172 km. Or from Satna on the Jabalpur - Varanasi rail route (Rs 60, 5 hour bus travel over bumpy road, 117 km).

Khajuraho town has plenty of budget accommodation and hotels serving foreign food (as they claims - Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, South Indian etc). The main group of temples - Western group - are near the bus station, while the Eastern group is at a walkable distance (Auto can also be hired for sightseeing).