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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 By maverickbird
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
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
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
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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