The dust rose from the mud road, almost blinding our path as we took a detour from the highway. It was a mausoleum amidst the dry fields that had drawn my attention. Earlier in the day, as I was leaving Khajuraho, Mamaji, the erudite scholar and my guide had handed over a small piece of paper in my hands. “You must see these places on the way to Orchha. Tell the driver, he will understand,” he said as I scanned the paper, scrawled with a mix of English and Hindi words with some directions.

Mamaji was unlike any other guide I had met. We had spoken on for hours about almost every aspect of the temples in Khajuraho, be it history, legends or tantrism. In impeccable English, he stuck to facts but his interpretations and pet theories would often be backed by historic claims as well. And as he walked with us, his 40 years of experience in tourism was evident, but not his 67 years of age. So when Mamaji handed over the paper to me, I decided that I must stop over at the places he mentioned.

Tourists visiting the world famous Khajuraho need no not be bothered about guides anymore as Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has introduced Audio Compass which provide authentic recorded information on the 1000 year old monument constructed by Chandela dynasty.

For Jhansi/Orchcha Tourism Information & Help

अब नहीं उतरेंगे खजुराहो में हवाई जहाज
खजुराहो / में तेज गर्मी का कहर जारी है , सूरज कि तपन का असर ये हुआ कि यहाँ आने वाले बहुसंख्यक देशी विदेशी पर्यटकों ने अब यहाँ इस मौसम में आने से तौबा कर ली है | निजी कंपनियों ने तो पहले ही अपनी उड़ाने रद्द कर दी थी अब एयर इण्डिया ने भी ३०

Chitrakoot Ke Barah Dham

Photo Gallery Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot, the celebrated pilgrimage town is 8 km. south of Karvi town and 70 km. south-east of Banda district on the road to Allahabad. A tranquil retreat, it is located on the northern spur of the Vindhyas. Chitrakoot, 'the hill of many wonders', is a gift of nature and the gods. A city with more than one legendency significance, according to the epic Ramayana it was the abode of Lord Ram and mother Sita for eleven years during their exile; the place where Sage Atri and Sati Anasuya also lived. This holy city, the abode of the gods, is set in sylvan surroundings on the beautiful river Mandakini. It is dotted with innumerable temples and shrines.

New Possibilities for Tourism Sector in Bundelkhand Region

It gives me immense pleasure in informing the Press Media about our National President, Mr. Raja Bundela [Bundelkhand Mukti Morcha] and his associates Mr. Ranbir Singh Yadav Ji, Zille Singh Ji, Ashok Ji, Rakesh Kumar Jain ji, Sunit Kohli Ji, Rommy Vij Ji and Vinod Kumar Ji, meeting with Hon. Shri Subodh Kant Sahay ji, Union Minister of Tourism on 21st February 2011.  It was an excellent meeting for about 45 Minutes during which lot of new possibilities for Tourism Sector in Bundelkhand Region were discussed at large with him. 

Tourist Guide of Kalpi, Bundelkhand

Kalpi situated at a distance of about 35 km. east of Orai, Between Jhansi and Kanpur on National Highway No. 25.

Kalpi is believed to have been originally founded by Kalib Dev, a ruler of the area in ancient times. One of the eight great Forts of the Chandelas, the earliest authentic mention of Kalpi is founded in the annals of its capture by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak, in 1196. After this Kalpi saw long days of struggle for its possession not only by the Sarqi kings of Jaunpur, but also by successive rulers - Daulat Khan Lodhi, Hoshangs Shah of Malwa, Behlol Lodhi and Babar . Under Akbar, Kalpi became the 'gate of the west' and the starting point for expeditions to Central India. In the 17th century, the famous Bundela chief Chhatrasal made Kalpi his stronghold. Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi also held possession of the Fort for some time. Finally it fell into the hands of the British in 1857.