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The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to Khajuraho Temples
In the heart of India in Madhya Pradesh lies the small town of Khajuraho, renowned for its unique temples. Khajuraho temples were built during the Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD. An amalgam of intricate architecture and exotic sculptures, this UNESCO World Heritage site attracts tourists from all over the world. In this detailed guide to Khajuraho temples, we will explore the ancient structures and everything that you need to know while visiting the city. Groups of temples, Entry fee Khajuraho temples are classified into three main groups: Western, Eastern, and Southern. The Western Group of temples are protected and currently under the wing of ASI. Visitors need to…
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How a dacoit helped restore Bateshwar Temples
Delve into the intriguing story behind the restoration of Bateshwar temples in MP. Learn about the unlikely alliance between a dacoit Nirbhay Singh Gujjar and KK Muhammed, the eminent archaeologist of ASI.
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Bijamandal temple ruins- Khajuraho’s unexplored gem
Delve into Khajuraho's Bijamandal Temple ruins that are overshadowed by its more famous counterparts. Discover why it remains unrestored and less explored.
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5 must visit attractions of Gwalior
Dive deep into Gwalior with our ready-to-use guide of Madhya Pradesh. Here is a list of 5 must visit attractions of Gwalior
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The mighty Gwalior Fort: A journey into history
It wasn’t long after we returned from our short vacation to Chail. But you know our travel itch. Hence followed detailed planning for Orchha and Gwalior. We spent one of our two days in Gwalior touring the mighty Gwalior fort since this is one of the must-visit places in the city. Here is all about our journey into history at the magnificent fort of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Inside Gwalior Fort premises A major cluster of structures lies under the care of ASI and the rest fall under the State Government. Primarily, the ASI structures include Man Singh Palace, Teli Ka Mandir, Saas Bahu Temple and Assi Khamba ki Baoli.…
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A guide for the historic town of Orchha
The medieval town of Orchha is seeped in history and rich heritage. Discovered under an impermeable forest cover, the place was named Orchha, translating as ‘hidden place’. It was later established as a capital in 1501 by Rudra Pratap Singh’s lineage. Orchha is known for its ancient temples, monuments, murals and gardens. Inspite of its rich history, this town merely 15 km from Jhansi, is lesser known than its counterpart Khajuraho. As we dived deep, we hereby bring you a detailed guide for the historic town of Orchha. Places of Interest Barring the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary, the entire town is less than a radius of 5 km. You can explore…
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Exploring the illustrious Orchha fort
The heart of India, Madhya Pradesh a.k.a MP is a concoction of primeval history, beautiful traditions, lip smacking food and lot more. Our recent visit to Orchha, a small town near Jhansi was all about bespoke architectural beauty. With dated structures narrating the glorious tales of a rich past, Orchha Fort topped our must-visit list. Here is all about exploring the illustrious Orchha fort. Built by the Bundela Rajputs during the early 16th century, Orchha Fort houses several structures like palaces, temples gardens and more. The fort has three prime structures as follows. Raja Mahal Built by Madhukar Shah who ruled from 1554 10 1591, the Raja Mahal or King’s…
