Betwa river

Orchha

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December 21st 2006
Now this place is one of the undiscovered gems of India. Orchha is a very small village on the banks of the Betwa River- the cleanest river in India they say- and just about has more ancient palaces, temples and cenotaphs than people. The streets are virtually garbage-free since the population of the village hasn't overwhelmed its public services, and the air is fresh. However someone has taught t ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more