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Architectural marvels of central India- Khajuraho- Orchha- Jhansi Circuit

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The central Indian circuit of Khajuraho- Orchha- Jhansi is absolutely amazing for history/heritage lovers. One can start the trip either from Jhansi or Orchha; both the towns are well connected by train routes; Khajuraho has a small airport too. Let’s start at Khajuraho. Orchha is about 175 kms from Khajuraho, and Jhansi is just 15 kms away from Orchha. In this article, I am briefly sharing a plan to visit the circuit; however, for a more elaborate article, please see our main blog:  https://stampedmoments.com/grandeur-of-the-khajuraho-orchha-jhansi-circuit/ Khajuraho: Khajuraho used to be a religious hub of the Chandelas during the 9 th century and 12 th century CE.  They had built about 85 great temples in an area of 20 square kms. These temples were devoted largely to Hindu Gods (2/3 rd ) and Jainism (1/3 rd ).  Khajuraho temples are well known for their erotic sculptures depicting sexual themes, though there are only about 10% of such sculptures. One of the explanations of such

3 days in Central and North Gujarat

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Along with Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Mehsana and Patan a little north to Ahmedabad form an extraordinary travel circuit. To help travelers planning to visit this part of India, I put together a plan for 3 days.  Best time to visit: December to February. Day-1: Bird sanctuary | Ahmedabad Reach Ahmedabad in the evening of day-0. Have authentic Gujarati dinner at Pakwan restaurant or Gordhan Thal or Rajwado or Sasumaa (you can explore the next day as well). Nal sarovar bird sanctuary: It's a good way to start the trip with a visit to the nearby (60 kms) Nalsarovar bird sanctuary. The best time to visit a bird sanctuary is early in the morning, before sunrise. More than 200 species of birds- both local and migratory birds flock at the Nalsarovar lake and marshy land surrounding it during winter- spring season.    Sabarmati/ Gandhi Ashram: Late in the afternoon,   start again; y our next stop will be Sabarmati/ Gandhi Ashram. Gandhiji established this ashram in 1917 to carryout his Satyag