Sightseeing in Hotel Surya Khajuraho
Water Falls and Panna National Park :- 35 km away and 30 minute drive from Khajuraho,spreads along the river Ken. The Jungles today harbors many species of wild life The tiger can be glimpsed here,with other rare species such as the leopard,wolf and gharial.herds of bluebill, chin Kara and sambar are a common sight.On the road to Panna are thespectacular Padav Falls. Alternate picnic sites are Benisagar Dam, Raneh Falls and Ranguan Lake,while interesting trips can be made to Rajgarh Palace, now being converted into a nice Heritage Hotel, and Dhubela Museum.Further away is Bandhavgarh National Park and tranquil chitrakoot.
Raneh Falls (19 km.):- Raneh Falls ( 22 km. ) on the ken river are famous for their rock formations. The main attraction is a 5 - km - long, 100 - foot - deep canyon made of purecrystalline granite in varying sahdes of colors ranging pink and red to grey. Series of seasonal waterfalls surrounded by jungles make it an ideal picnic spot.
Ken Gharial Sanctuary (24 km.) :- It is at the confluence of the Ken and Khudarrivers further down Raneh Falls and Nature Trail. This is a natural of the long snouted
variety of crocodiles.
Ken Nature Trail ( 22 km ):- within a walking distance from Raneh falls, is a jungle exhibiting natural beauty and imparts a knowledge of the surroundings.
Others Nearest Place to See :-
Banisagar Lake(11km):- It is a picnic spot and a dam on Khudar river with a water spread of 7.7 sq. km. Suitable of Boating & Angling.
Pandav Falls (34 kms):- A picturesque waterfall in a bowl shaped valley on the ken river.The Pandavas are said to have spent a part of their exile here.
Kalinjar Fort (100 km):- This is located on the Vindhya range and is 38 km from Atarra railway Station. This fort, built during the Gupta period, was captured by the Chandela ruler Shri Yasovarmanin the mid- 10th century.