Located
at a distance of 16 km from Jhansi, Orchha rises out of the hills and the
greens surrounding it. The historical monuments of Orchha still retain their
pristine charm and narrate stories of war and peace, of love and
destruction.
The word Orchha means 'hidden'. Situated on banks of the river Betwa, it
used to be the capital of the region (Bundelkhand) but now is a small
village. The palaces are of impressive size and there are pleasant views of
the countryside from their upper levels. Orchha was founded in the 16th
century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap who chose this stretch
of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the
succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the
exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries.
From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular.
Orchha is abandoned now but not forgotten. Complementing the noble
proportions of their exteriors and interiors which represent the finest
flowering of the Bundela school of painting.
Best season to visit : October to March
Sightseeing at Orchha -
Temples of Orchha : Orchha also has a series of magnificent temples,
dating back to the 17th century. They are still in use today and visited
regularly by thousands of devotees. The soaring spires of Ram Raja Temple
and the well-preserved murals of the Lakshmi Naraya Temple are especially
worth a visit. 14 beautiful Chhattris (cenotaphs) or memorials are lined up
on the Kanchana Glut of the river Betwa.
Phool
Bagh : The walled Phool Bagh or Flower Gardens is a cool summer retreat.
A sight you must not miss.
Reaching Orchha -
Air : Nearest airports are - Gwalior 25Kms or Khajuraho 1732 Kms.
Rail : Regular bus service from -Jhansi (25Kms), Delhi, Gwalior,
Agra, Bhopal and Varanasi.
Road : Orchha lies on the Jhansi - Khajuraho road. Regular bus
services connect Orchha with Jhansi. Autorickshaws are available on hire
from Jhansi for a tour of all the tourist spots in Orchha.
STD/ISD Codes -
If dialing from India to Orchha --- 07680(number)
If dialing from outside India to Orchha --- ++ 91-7680 (number)
Shopping in Orchha -
Orchha lies on the road from Gwalior to the famous temple city of
Khajuraho. Every village and small town is crowded with tiny shops, markets
and repair shops.The square in Orchha provides a place for residents to
visit the temple as well as transact business in the open air market.
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Delhi / Jaipur / Agra / Gwalior / Orcha / Khajuraho / Varanasi
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Mark Of Shiva
Tour : (12 Nights - 13 Days)
Delhi - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Orcha -
Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu
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Orcha Attractions
