Khajuraho Excursions
Around Khajuraho
The small town of Khajuraho is just about temples, there are also a few picturesque hotspots and wildlife scanturies located nearby which make a trip to Khajuraho memorable as well as worthwhile. The Panna National Park and the Bandhavgarh National Park are to a variety of wildlife including tigers. The Dhubela Museum (64 km), on the Jhansi-Khajuraho road, houses the weapons, paintings, and sculptures of the Bundela kings as well as a wide variety of sculptures of the Shakti cult. Located on the Ken River , the Pandav Falls (30 km) is a major attraction in the vicinity of Khajuraho as are the Benisagar and Ranguan Lakes . Other attractions include the Raigarh Palace now a heritage hotel, the Ajaygarh Fort (80 km) and the Kalinjar Fort.
Varanasi Travel
Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote : "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together" . According to the 'Vamana Purana', the Varuna and the Assi rivers originated from the body of the primordial Person at the beginning of time itself. The tract of land lying between them is believed to be 'Varanasi', the holiest of all pilgrimages.
Gwalior Travel
Gwalior is an historical place of Madhya Pradesh . It is surrounded by District Morena in the North, District Shivpuri in the south, District Bhind in the East and District Datia in the west. The District is having two sub-divisions , namely, Gwalior & Dabra. There are three tehsils, namely, Gwalior, Dabra & Bhitarwar and four Development Blocks namely, Ghatigaon (Barai), Morar, Dabra & Bhitarwar.
Bandhavgarh Travel
The diverse mix of habitats in Bandhavgarh supports a corresponding plentitude of fauna. Its luxuriantly rich ecosystem provides amply for everyone - from the tiny butterflies to the majestic tigers. The park has earned a worldwide reputation for tigers and their unusually high density here is a pleasant surprise for wildlife lovers.
Once the game preserve of the Maharajahs of Rewa, Bandhavgarh National Park set amidst the Vindhyan Mountain range of Madhya Pradesh, is to the famous White Tigers of Rewa. Known popularly as the White Tiger country, the world's first white tiger 'Mohan' was found here in the jungles of Bandhavgarh. Declared as a National Park in 1968, Bandhavgarh, today has one of the highest density of Tiger populations in the country. The landscape is a unique mixture of steep and rocky hills, with flat tops and level grasslands in the valleys below. The vegetation found within the Park is moist deciduous forest with fine Sal trees with stretches of bamboo. Among the other wild attractions include Nilgai, Chital, Chinkara, Gaur, Sloth Bears and Wild Boar along with some 250 species of birds. Visitors can visit the park during the time period of Mid November to mid June, still the best period to come is January-April. Park is open from 1st of October to 30th June only.
Panna National Park
Panna National Park is the 22nd Tiger reserve of India and fifth in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The Reserve is situated in the Vindhyan Ranges and spreads over Panna and Chattarpur districts in the north of the state. The park's topography is a magnificent one of deep gorges, tranquil valley and dense teak forests . One can find find here different types of birds as well as flora and fauna. Previously a hunting reserve of the Panna family, the area was declared a national park in 1981. An ideal place for wildlife lovers, the park is visited by thousands of tourists every year especially during the months of January to May. The region is rich in wildlife and its main attraction are the tiger, sloth bear, wolves, chital, chinkara , sambergharials, wild boars, chowsinghas, foxes and porcupines.
Orchha Travel
Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages. In 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 retain much 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 river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular.