Day 6:
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Post breakfast in the morning at the hotel, visit the eastern
temples and later transfer to Orchha. Upon arrival check in at
the hotel. Later sightseeing of Orchha.Around 170 kms from
the erotic temples of Khajuraho this small
village must once have been a flourishing empire. The lost empire has left
many of its impressions on this village. Situated on the banks of Betwa River,
Orchha remained the capital of the locally powerful Rajput Kingdom. The
subsequent rulers added many structures here which only enhanced the
beauty of the previous ones. All that remains today is the fort of Orchha in
ruins, but one can well imagine the beauty of the massive structure in its hay
days.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7:
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Post breakfast drive to Gwalior via Jhansi. Jhansi is famous
for its queen, Rani Lakshmibai, who fought the british to
retain her independence. The massive fort still stands
testimony to her valour. Arrive at Gwalior post noon and
check in at hotel. There is an interesting story behind the name Gwalior. It is
said that once a Prince of the Kacchawa dynasty came here and was thirsty.
He asked water to a hermit who took him to a pond. The Prince drank the
water and to his surprise was cured of leprosy which he was suffering from.
The name of the hermit was Gwalipa and in his honour the city founded by
the Prince, Suraj Sen was named Gwalior. Later visit the fort of Gwalior,
while some part of the fort are still occupied by the erstwhile rulers, most of it
is open for the public. overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8:
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After breakfast drive to Shivpuri. Just 110kms form the city of
Gwalior is Shivpuri, the royal summer retreat of the past. Its
dense forests and luxuriant hills made it a perfect summer
capital and the vegetation full of variety of
species of fauna made it a perfect hunting ground as well. Today Shivpuri has
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