Khajuraho combines history, architecture, culture and environment with delectable charm. It is a town that takes you away from the noise and pollution of the city, with its fresh air and scenic countryside. For convenience, the temples of Khajuraho are divided into the Western, Eastern, and Southern groups. The Western Group, situated opposite the Government of India Tourist Office, has 14 temples. The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. The Eastern Group, 2.4 km from the Tourist Office, consists of seven temples (four Jain and three Hindu). The Parsvanath, Adinath, Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong to the Jains while the Vamana, Javari and Brahma are Hindu temples. The Southern Group, about 5 km from Khajuraho, contains the Chaturbhuj and Duladeo temples.

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.

The long ascent on the southern side of Gwallior climbs up through a ravine to the fort gate. Along the rock faces sidling this road are many Jain Sculptures, some which are impressively large. These sculptures were originally carved into the cliff face but became defaced in 1527 but have since been repaired.
The images are in five main groups. The south eastern group is the most important and covers approximately 1km of the cliff face and has over 20 images.

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.

Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich legacy to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retainmuch of their pristine perfection. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa as an ideal site or his capital. Or the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular. Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors are interiors which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. In the Laxminarayan temple, vibrant murals encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes, bring the walls and ceilings to rich life. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchha.

Building on this mosque began by Shah Jahan Begum but was never really completed. Construction began again in 1971 and as a result, the Taj-ul-Masjid is one of Indias largest Mosques. It is huge and pink with two massive white domed minarets and three white domes over the main building.

The cave temples here date back to the Gupta period (4th to 6th century AD). Cut into the sandstone hill are about 20 Gupta caves. Some of these are Budhist and some of them are Hindu. A grand image of Vishnu in the form of Varaha adorns a cave.