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We were in Khajuraho for 2 days. The town was perhaps the most touristy of all the places that we have been. We got pestered constantly and it was a relief to get back to the hotel. Went to Raja''s Cafe as recommended in the lonely planet,don''t bother. It said it was owned by a Swiss woman. Possibly a long time ago,dirty and grim.There didn''t seem like too many places to eat apart from the hotels unless you want the cheapest places. We were there for a short time so just ate in the hotel. It''s so cheap anyway, approx £2-3 for a main course at a 4-5 star hotel. I''ve been to India 5 times and found the safest way is to eat in the best hotels unless you are a backpacker. The overall cost is minimal. We went to the light show at the Temples at 7.30 pm. It lasted for about an hour but half that time would''ve been better. The temples are right in the town centre (its a very small town-a village really)I thought they were fantastic. Architecturally and visually. Mostly in very good condition.In a lovely park setting, a complete contrast to the town. You can easily walk around them in a couple of hours. We walked round the town in about an hour tops. Mostly small shops (tourist types) and tailors. You could get most things made here. I ordered a dress and blouse from the hotel shop before coming into the town. In the hotel there was no hassle I probably paid more but I was happy with the result. The rickshaw drivers were the most persistent of anywhere that I''ve been but probably the poorest I have seen. There weren''t too many tourists but it still doesn''t make it very pleasant to walk around with the constant hassle.

Khajuaraho is not the easiest place to get to, but worth the effort. We flew from Varanasi on Jet Air. The temples are wonderful. The Western Temples the biggest, but all three sites worth a visit. The Sound and Light Show held in the evenings at the Western Temples is well worth a visit. The town is small and can be a break from the multi-populated cities of India. The hawkers here can be a bit annoying. Raja''s Cafe just opposite the Western Temples is good and open later on in the evenings.