UNESCO World Heritage City 

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• The cities of Orchha and Gwalior of Madhya Pradesh have been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Cities.

Orchha city:

• The city is renowned for its palaces and temples and was the capital of the Kingdom of Bundela in the 16th century.

• The town's prominent landmarks are Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. After the city has been listed in the World Heritage list, historic sites such as Gujri Mahal, Mansingh Palace and Sahastra Bahu Temple will be chemically treated.

• This is to be done to make the art inscribed in these places more visible. Also, guards are to be posted in these spots to welcome the tourists according to the Indian traditions.

Gwalior

• The town of Gwalior is renowned for its temples and palaces. The Gwalior Fort is approached by a winding path lined with holy Jain statues and a sandstone plateau.

• It is now an archaeological site with high walls of the 15th century. The town of Gwalior was founded in the 9th century and was ruled by Rajvansh, Baghel Kachvaho, Tomar and Scindias.