Khajuraho
Khajuraho, once the capital city of Chandela Dynasty takes you back to the bygone era of unconditional love with passion. Romance was that sacred it got its manifestation of the walls of numerous sacred temples at Khajuraho. The city is embellished with diverse temples belonging to Hindu & Jains studded with sculptures of various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, kinship, wrestling, royalty and most significantly, erotic art. The exceptional sculptures & architectural skill is catalogued in UNESCO world heritage list.
Attractions of Khajuraho are Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshman Temple, Parsvnath Temple, Devi Jagdamba Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Chatarbhuj Temple, Chausath Yogni Temple, Brahma Temple, SEL Show & Khajuraho Dance Festival.
Orchha
The beautiful city of Bundela Rajput Chieftains is located on the riverbanks of Betwa in Madhya Pradesh. The city was established in 16th century by King Rudra Pratap as the seat of an eponymous former princely state of central India. Frozen in time Orchha is embellished with resplendent historical monuments, lush greenery, gushing Betwa stream & massive cenotaphs. Folklore recites the split of river Betwa in seven streams here to be called upon as Satdhara associated with seven chiefs of Bundela dynasty.
Attractions of Orchha are Jehangir Palace,Ram Raja Temple, the Cenotaphs, Laxminarayan Temple, Raja Palace, Chatarbhuj Temple, Orchha Bird Sanctuary & Metal Crafts.
Bhopal
Bhopal, two starkly contrasting cityscapes combined by beautiful lakes is a sprawling city with the right blend of culture, heritage & modern life. Bhopal is well known as the City of Lakes & natural beauty. Established around 11th century AD by King Bhoja as Bhojapal, the city is the current capital of India’s heartland state Madhya Pradesh. Modern city was initiated by Dost Muhammad Khan between the years 1672-1782, a Pashtun soldier in Mughal army & was later ruled as a princely state by Begams under British suzerainty.
Northern fringe of the city is nestled with old city, a captivating area of mosques, labyrinthine lanes, chowks, streaming crowds, exotic mansions and crowded bazaars.
South of the two lakes is the new Bhopal. Modern, with wide avenues, exclusive shopping complexes, and luxurious hotels and restaurants nestled comfortably in the Arera and Shamla Hills, which overlook the lakes and the old city beyond. The central district is known as New Market.
Attractions in Bhopal are Taj-Ul-Masjid, Gauhar Mahal, Moti Masjid, Bojtal, The Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalay, Lakshminarayan Temple & Sadar Manzil.
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