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Khajuraho:

The temples of Khajuraho are famous in the world over for the erotic sculptures found inside them. These were built by the Chandela rulers, and are also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Lakshman Temple, in particular stands out from the rest. In the month of March, there is a Khajuraho dance festival held here that witnesses dancers from all over the country pouring in for the ten day festival paying tribute to the gods of these temples. Khajuraho is approximately 300 km away from Sanchi, to the east.

Gwalior

Gwalior has been a prominent city throughout the history of the land, and has been ruled by many of the prominent dynasties in history, including the Tomars, the Lodhis, and the Mughals. The Gwalior Fort, built by Raja Man Singh Tomar, is an epic monument worth visiting. The distance between Gwalior and Sanchi is roughly 400 km, and it lies to the north of Sanchi.

National park:

Madhya Pradesh has some great places to witness the splendor of the wild. The Kannha National Park is a prime destination for wildlife exploration in the country, and serves very well as a place for the leopard, the spotted deer, the Indian Bison, and at one point of time, the tiger, to be sighted. Another great wildlife reserve is the Bandhavgarh National Park, which houses the tiger, the fox, the Chinkara, the wild boar, Nilgai, and over 170 species of birds in area spanning around 450 sq km. the Kannha National park is located in the Mandla district, which is around 370 km away from Sanchi, and Bandhavgarh National Park is in the Umaria district, around 420 km away from Sanchi, both towards the east.

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