Priyanka's Escapades

A spectacular view of the Orchha Fort While coming or going from Jhansi, or even if you are just crossing it, a leisurely stop for lunch could well be had at  Orchha  (or Urchha), a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh. For a trip into history visit the seasonal island on the bank of the Betwa River, which is surrounded by a battlement wall and stands the huge palace- fort  of  Orchha .  The arches in the corridors of the Orchha Fort have intricate carvings. The  fort  houses tourism run resorts and multi cuisine restaurants that suit all kinds of pockets, however, due to the quaint historic feel of the place, tourists flock the  fort  all year round and bookings and reservations are best done well before hand. There is plenty to explore at on the premises of the  fort . It consists of several connected buildings erected at different times, the most noteworthy of which is the Raja Mahal. The Jahangir Mahal is built on a rectangular base and the roof is has eig

Sound and Light show underway at the Western Temples When people talk about India the first images that have been fed to the people are a hazy reflection of the ancient architecture of the country. Images of temples, forts and castles swim deliriously in promotional ad films and documentaries on television; however, nothing beats the experience of actually visiting these places. The Khajuraho Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India are located about 175 kilometers southeast of Jhansi. They are one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites situated in India that attract a lot of tourists all year round. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. Tourists and researchers alike can be found taking in the essence of that ancient time of royalty as the town itself has not flourished more than a tourist spot. Intricate sculptures adorning the walls of the temples. Khajuraho can be reached by road