3. Amraee Guest House Set in a 5 acre mango orchard, Amraee derives its name from 'Aam' (mangoes) and 'Raee' (a Bundelkhandi folk dance). Built in traditional Bundelkhandi style architecture, all the four rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. They all have western style bathrooms attached.
4. Neat and clean rooms at Amraee. Each room has a character of its own. The dining hall at Amraee Toilets at Amraee - Sparkling White
8. Silk Weaving The area is known for the famous Chanderi silk. Try your hand at the loom, or simply watch the weavers create magic with colourful threads.
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10. Pottery Watching Babu-da create pots and terracotta toys is a thrilling experience. We encourage guests to give it a try themselves. It looks easy at the outset - only till you try :)
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12. Metal Craft Visit Laxminarayan Soniji's house and watch him make anklets, bracelets and different types of figurines. He has been practising this art for more than 75 years !! Paijanas (anklets) for Bundelkhandi women
14. Go on a forest trek, especially during monsoon Learn some tips about farming from Patel-ji Enjoy a Bullock-cart ride
15. Chanderi Chanderi and the sari are synonymous till you get there. Then you discover history in a way no book ever taught you. The Koshak Mahal, a fort restored lovingly, the Raja Rani Mahal, the Badal Mahal soaring up to the sky, the Jama Masjid reverberating with spirituality, the Khooni Darwaza, Baiju Bawra’s Samadhi... the list is endless ! Koshak Mahal - built as a guest house for Mahmud Khilji in 1445 Shehzadi ka Rauza
17. Go Shopping How does one visit Pranpur and not buy the famous Chanderi silk. Saris, stoles or other dress material - this place has it all. Buy directly from the weavers' homes, or from the co-operative in Chanderi. And you get all this at a fraction of the city prices !!
18. Living with Nature Surrounded by the Vindhyanchal mountain range, Pranpur offers diverse landscapes. And they keep on changing with each season. Also, it is an excellent place for birdwatching.
19. Around Pranpur Places within 2-3 hours of driving distance Nanon (29 km) - Scenically located on banks of river Urvashi, this place has many prehistoric rock paintings. Rajghat Dam (10 km) Orchha (135 km)
20. Kadwaya Temples - Also known as mini Khajuraho (60 km) Jain temples near Chanderi (8 km) Deogarh, Lalitpur (72 km)
21. Other Destinations Apart from Pranpur, we offer many other holiday options. Each of these places is guided by the principles of Responsible Tourism. Himalaya on Wheels Himalaya on Wheels is an accessible tourism package in Ladakh for guests on wheelchairs. Other guests are equally welcome. Mysore, Karnataka Curtorim, Goa Hodka, Gujarat Kundapura, Karnataka Khanapur, Karnataka Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
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