GREY HORNBILL TOURS & TRAVELS
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We - Grey Hornbill Tours are a sterling travel and tour operator at Khajuraho, who envisages to unravel & promote the charm of India's heart - Madhya Pradesh in the most fascinating manner.
The place which echoes history of the great empires, cultural magnificence in its temples, expanses of natural beauty and wildlife, was till recently an unexplored territory. But with the initiation of the government of India, Madhya Pradesh's rich cultural heritage started attracting visitors from all across the world.
Sighting this phenomena, we at Grey Hornbill Tours strive to charter attractive itineraries for our clients that can memorably encapsulate the essence of the land. Our specialization lies in drafting travel itineraries for Khajuraho and wildlife for Madhya Pradesh.
We are a registered travel company, with strong adherence to various corporate ethics and total transparency. We comprise of efficient manpower, who are well versed in their area of specialization and have good managerial skills. Further they constantly keep themselves abreast with the changing scenario in the world of tourism.
Our team works in close co-ordination with our clients to understand their specifications and design travel programs that can meet their budget, convenience and comfort.
We are based in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh itself and are empowered with the knowledge about geographical locales of this land and its cultural vibrancy. Our travel service would thus ensure complete relaxation on the part of our clients.
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Khajuraho - "Emoting a saga of aesthetics and eroticism"...
Khajuraho is perhaps one of the most extravagant, 'straight in your face' libidinous works of art. The temple town in Madhya Pradesh is not only a renowned world heritage site but also one of the finest exhibits of our rich cultural and artistic traditions.
An obscure village, no more than a clearing in the jungle, now captures world attention for its 22 temples built by rulers of the Chandela dynasty. Each temple, built of stone, is distinguished by carved spires and walls, where the subjects range from aesthetic depictions of major and minor deities and celestial beings to a variety of erotic sculptures.
How to get there -
By Air : Regular air services link Khajuraho from Delhi, Agra and Varanasi.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Mahoba, 61 kilometres away. Jhansi, 172 kilometres away is convenient for those travelling from Delhi and Chennai while Satna, 117 kilometres away for those arriving from Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi.
By Road : Khajuraho is connected by regular bus service from Satna, Jhansi and Mahoba.
Best Season : July - March
Madhya Pradesh - "a veritable haven for adventure seekers"...
One third of the land is forested, offering a unique and exciting panorama of wild life. Especially in the Vindhya-Kaimur and the Satpura and Maikala ranges and the Baghelkhand plateau. This is the best place for all the adventure seekers, who are in love with the majestic animals of the flora and the fauna. The spotted deer and the royal Bengal tigers are to capture the fascination.
Some places of interests are -
Services
Our services are designed keeping in mind the requirements, budget, comfort & convenience of our clients. We offer services like -
Khajuraho is perhaps one of the most extravagant, 'straight in your face' libidinous works of art. The temple town in Madhya Pradesh is not only a renowned world heritage site but also one of the finest exhibits of our rich cultural and artistic traditions.
An obscure village, no more than a clearing in the jungle, now captures world attention for its 22 temples built by rulers of the Chandela dynasty. Each temple, built of stone, is distinguished by carved spires and walls, where the subjects range from aesthetic depictions of major and minor deities and celestial beings to a variety of erotic sculptures.
How to get there -
By Air : Regular air services link Khajuraho from Delhi, Agra and Varanasi.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Mahoba, 61 kilometres away. Jhansi, 172 kilometres away is convenient for those travelling from Delhi and Chennai while Satna, 117 kilometres away for those arriving from Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi.
By Road : Khajuraho is connected by regular bus service from Satna, Jhansi and Mahoba.
Best Season : July - March
Madhya Pradesh - "a veritable haven for adventure seekers"...
One third of the land is forested, offering a unique and exciting panorama of wild life. Especially in the Vindhya-Kaimur and the Satpura and Maikala ranges and the Baghelkhand plateau. This is the best place for all the adventure seekers, who are in love with the majestic animals of the flora and the fauna. The spotted deer and the royal Bengal tigers are to capture the fascination.
Some places of interests are -
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We have our own full fledged office in Khajuraho with wide networking of representative offices in Bandhavgarh & Satna. We are also handling agents in Khajuraho, Jhansi, Satna, Bandhavgarh.
Services
Our services are designed keeping in mind the requirements, budget, comfort & convenience of our clients. We offer services like -
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Mr. Jay Singh / Mr. Vijay Singh
Grey Hornbill Tours & Travel
Hotel Usha Bundela Complex,
Hotel Usha Bundela Complex,
Main Temple Road
Tel: 0091-7686-272527, 272772
Fax: 0091-7686-272385
Mob. Jay Singh 09425304970,
Mob. Vijay Singh 09425342167
E-mail : Greyhornbillstours@yahoo.co.in
ORCHHA
Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages. In this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection.
Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular.
Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors are interiors which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. In the Laxminarayan Temple and Raj Mahal, vibrant murals encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes, bring the walls and ceilings to rich life.
 The origin of the Bundela dynasty in the 11th century is traced to a Rajput prince who offered himself as a sacrifice to the mountain goddess Vrindavasini; she stopped him and named him 'Bundela' (one who offered blood). The dynasty ruled over the area between the Yamuna and Narmada rivers. Garhkurar, once capital of the Bundela Rajas, fell to the Tughluqs just as that dynasty was weakening. Into the vacuum that they left, the Bundelas again expanded, moving their base to Orchha (meaning hidden). Raja Rudra Pratap threw a wall around the existing settlement and began work on the palace building (c. 1525-31) and an arched bridge to it. This was completed by his successor Bharti Chand (1531- 54) who was installed in the Raj Mahal with great ceremony. |
VARANASI
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| Pilgrims flock the Ghats to have a ritual bath and perform puja to the rising sun, following centuries old tradition. The Dasashvamedh Ghat offers a splendid view of the river front. This is the ghat of the 10 (Das) horses (shiva) sacrificed (medh). Legend has it that it was performed by Brahma to pave way for Shiva’s return to Varanasi after a spell of banishment. A sight that has remained unchanged and unspoilt-by time, wars or even man himself. Other special ghats are the Asi, Barnasangam, Panchganga and Manikarnika, Ghats. |  | |
| The great Buddha enhanced the sanctity of Varanasi by choosing the environs of the city to preach his first sermon at Sarnath, (only 10 kms away) after attaining enlightenment.Later, Ashoka, the great Mauryan Emperor erected magnificent stupas and other buildings alongwith his mighty stone pillar, Dharmarajika Stupa. The 110 ft. tall Damekh Stupa marks the place where Buddha preached first sermon.Sarnath has been a premier centre for Buddhism.It is a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics and antiques comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisatva images on display at the Archaeological Museum (1000 hrs to 1700 hrs. Open all days except Friday) | ||
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| Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is the most sacred shrine in Varanasi. The original temple was destroyed by the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb which was later restored by Rani Ahilyabai of Indore in the 18th century. The Gold plating of the dome was done during the 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab. Foreigners entry restricted. |  | |
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| Founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya it is considered to be the largest residential university in Asia. Within the university campus, Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Kala Kendra (Museum) are well worth a visit. | ||
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| From their vantage point at the northern extremity of the Kaimur Hills, the impressive sandstone battlements of Chunar command a meander in the Ganga before the river curves north to Varanasi 22 km. away. Evidence of the earliest occupation of the site dates it to Vikramaditya of Ujjain in 56 BC. Chunar sandstone has been used for centuries, most famously in Ashokan pillars - and is still quarried, leaving the surrounding hills looking ravaged in places. | ||
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| The residential place of Kashi Naresh (Former Maharaja of Varanasi) across the Ganges at Ramnagar houses a museum with the exhibits of palanquins, costumes, swords, sabres, etc. Dussehra celebration of Ramnagar is an interesting event to witness. | ||
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| The main attraction at this excellent Archaeological Museum is the superb capital from the Ashokan pillar. It has the Ashokan symbol of four back-to-back lions which has been adopted as the state symbol of modern India. Other finds from the site include many figures and sculptures from the various periods of Saranath - Mauryan, Kushana, Gupta and later. Among them is the earliest Buddha image found at Sarnath, Buddha figures in various positions dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries, and many images of Hindu gods such as Saraswati, Ganesh and Vishnu from the 9th to 12th centuries. The museum is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily, closed on Fridays. | ||
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| (Opp. Tulsi Manas Temple), Durgakund. Holds exhibition of Contemporary art-mainly paintings, open only during the winter season i.e. October to March. Timings 3.00-7.00 p.m. Tel : 310434, 310967. Entry Free. | ||
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| You can visit the modern temples in the Thai, Chinese, Tibetan, Burmese and Japanese monasteries. North of the Mulgandha Kuti Vihar is the deer park. | ||
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| Varanasi is a shopper’s delight, with its exquisite silk saris, handicrafts, carpets, rugs and dhurries. Look around and you might be able to pick up nice ethnic jewellery and crafted pieces at competitive rates. You can even carry home some musical instrument for which Varanasi is quite famous. Besides ivory ware, brassware, copper ware and much more is readily available. You only have to explore a bit to discover it. The Chowk, Vishwanath Gali, Gyanvapi, Thatheri Bazar, Lahurabir, Godoulia, Dasashvamedh and Goldhar. Plus shop at the Government Emporia or souvenir shops approved by UP Tourism. | ||
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| The archeological survey of India (ASI) has rediscovered the art behind the science of Man Mandir, the third observatory by the creator of Jantar Mantar, hidden for decades under a coat of crude lime plaster. The Man Mandir palace, has almost been an abandoned structure. The palace was built by Raja (King) Man Singh of Amber (Rajasthan). The Observatory houses five astronomical instruments for the study of the heavenly bodies like altitude, declination and thier distance in time from the meridian. |
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