I got to travel in Shatabdi Executive Class coach on Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi train thanks to the upgrade by IRCTC. I had originally booked a seat in Chair Class coach for travel to Chandigarh. But I received an SMS just two hours before the scheduled departure, stating that I have been upgraded to the Executive Class. It was a morning train and the total journey time was 3 hours … [Read more...] about Shatabdi Executive Class – Review
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Orchha 2 Day Itinerary
Many people don't have the luxury to take long leaves from their business or office. They regularly use weekend or long weekend trips to quench their travel needs. If you are one of them, then Orchha is an ideal destination for you. The medieval town of Orchha is located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Orchha being just 450 kilometres away from Delhi is a perfect … [Read more...] about Orchha 2 Day Itinerary
Hotel Sunset, Orchha – Review
Hotel Sunset is a budget hotel located near to the Ram Raja temple in Orchha. Orchha being not a very popular tourist destination has the dearth of good quality hotels. Most of the hotels were priced at either a few hundred rupees or more than two thousand rupees, with not many hotels in-between range. As I was travelling solo, I was not keen to spend more than a thousand … [Read more...] about Hotel Sunset, Orchha – Review
Things To Do In Orchha
Orchha is a small town located on the banks of Betwa river in Madhya Pradesh. The word Orchha means HIDDEN in the local language. The town true to its name had managed to remain hidden from the exploring eyes of the travellers for long. But it is no longer the case. Tourists have started to visit this off-beaten town, and Orchha has slowly started to find its place on the … [Read more...] about Things To Do In Orchha
Jhansi Fort: Testimony to the Valour of Rani Laxmibai
After spending a day at Orchha exploring Orchha Fort and its hundreds of years old temples, I had a half day before my train back to Delhi. Orchha does not have any major railway station and the closest railway station is around 15 kilometres away in Jhansi. I thought of exploring Jhansi before boarding my train. Jhansi does not have many tourist attractions and the most … [Read more...] about Jhansi Fort: Testimony to the Valour of Rani Laxmibai
