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Raneh Falls & Ken Gharial Sanctuary
💎 Hidden Gem💧 Waterfall📍 Nature🐅 Wildlife

Raneh Falls & Ken Gharial Sanctuary

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Overview

A 'mini Grand Canyon' of five-coloured volcanic rock where the Ken plunges through pink-and-black gorges, with gharials basking downstream.

Why visit: Khajuraho's astonishing canyon secret, 20 km from the temples.

Things to do
  • ›Canyon viewpoints
  • ›Multi-hued rock walls
  • ›Gharial spotting
  • ›Monsoon cascades
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Travel Information

Best time

Aug–Feb

Entry fee

₹50 + vehicle

Est. budget

₹300–700

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within
15.7 km
📍 Temple
4.9

Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

The UNESCO Chandela temples (950–1050 CE) whose sandstone walls carry the most celebrated sculpture cycle in India — gods, dancers, lovers and life itself.

Oct–Mar; Dance Festival (Feb)2 daysExplore
21.6 km
📍 Tiger Reserve
4.5

Panna National Park

Panna, Madhya Pradesh

The Ken river's tiger forest beside Khajuraho — a famous reintroduction success where tigers, gharials and vultures share teak gorges.

Oct–Jun1–2 daysExplore
24.2 km
💎 Hidden Gem📍 Fort
4.1

Ajaigarh Fort

Ajaigarh, Madhya Pradesh

A Chandela sky-fortress on a flat-topped Vindhyan crag — carved gateways, rock-cut tanks and temple ruins above the Ken valley.

Oct–MarHalf dayExplore