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Madhya
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Heart Of India |
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India’s heartland Madhya Pradesh is located on a hilly plateau. Its pleasant hills and valleys, the home of a variety of wildlife is "Kipling’s India". Royal cities, splendid temples, fine wildlife sanctuaries and hill retreats that are off the beaten tracks and still unspoilt, make Madhya Pradesh a fascinating destination. |
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A large and magnificent fort built on a hill dominates the city of Gwalior and tales of chivalry and valour are part of its colourful history. |
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Fort, Man Mandir and Gujari Mahal Palace, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir, Teli Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace and Museum, Tansen’s Tomb. |
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Well-connected by rail and road. Linked by air to Delhi, Bhopal and Mumbai. |
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SHIVPURI |
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In the cool of forested hills, is Shivpuri, a summer retreat of the Maharajas of Gwalior. The forests, where they once hunted tigers, are now part of the Madhav National Park. |
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Madhav National Park, Chhatris, Madhav Vilas Palace, George Castle, Bhadaiya Kund. |
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The nearest airport is Gwalior (112Kms). Linked by rail and road to Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal. |
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ORCHHA |
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A medieval town built in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Bundela Rajput Kings, Orchha seems untouched by time. |
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Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Cenotaphs, Rai Praveen Mahal. |
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The nearest railhead is Jhansi (19Kms). Linked by road to Gwalior (120Kms), Orchha is also on the Jhansi - Khajuraho road. |
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KHAJURAHO |
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Extraordinary temples rise spire upon spire like a mirage in the middle of nowhere. Built by Chandela Kings in the 10th century, just 22 of the original 85 temples still remain. Their tall spires are balanced with horizontal bands of the most dazzling profusion of carved figures, animals, trees, chariots - sculpted with unerring perfection. |
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Kandariya Mahadev and the Lakshmana Temple, Chitragupta, Vishwanath, Chausath Yogini and Jain Temples. |
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Nearest railheads are Jhansi (175Kms), Satna (117Kms) and Mahoba (65Kms). Linked by air to Delhi, Agra and Varanasi. Connected by road to Satna, Narpalpur, Jhansi and Gwalior. |
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