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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho and what lies beneath

While Khajuraho is the crown jewel of the Chandela dynasty, none of the kings ever lived there. It was built […]

March 29, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

Secrets of Khajuraho

I found it extremely difficult to write about Khajuraho, India’s famous sex temples without mentioning anything graphic or explicit. It […]

March 26, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

Precious stones of intrepid Ken

The passionate chase of the stag shook us up badly that we took a long breather by the Ken River. […]

March 11, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

Diamonds and Pandava Falls

Pandav Falls was steeped in mythological importance and had number of lovely stories associated with it. The mystery man was […]

March 10, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

Golden leaves and heart shaped pool of MP

I left Orcha, stayed overnight at Jhansi before boarding a train to Khajuraho. It was a comfortable 5 hours journey […]

March 9, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

The queen of hearts and her lover of Orcha

The next day I woke up early, had a quick rustic breakfast at the Grace of India restaurant and went […]

March 4, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

All’s fair in love and war in Orcha

  Jahangir Mahal (Palace) is one of the most admired and impressionable palaces of India. Built in 17th century by […]

February 26, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

Fading lotuses and crying stones of Orcha

I woke up late the next morning and had my breakfast in bed. The huge Ram Raja temple was visible […]

February 25, 2014
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Central, India, Madhya Pradesh

The forgotten love story called Orcha

Placidly nestled on the bank of the lively Betwa river, Orcha seems to be straight out of a fairy tale. […]

February 23, 2014
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