The city of Orchha is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The meaning of Orchha is 'hidden' and the city is located on the banks of River Betwa in Madhya Pradesh, 16 kilometers away from Jhansi, and is encircled by fascinating hills and loads of greenery. The small village of Orchha was once the capital of Bundelkhand. The historical memorials of Orchha narrate the stories of war and peace, love and devastation and still retain the unspoiled charm.
Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap selected the land along the Betwa River as a perfect location for his capital and hence, Orchha was established in the 16th Century. One of the succeeding rulers in the city, Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo, constructed the elegant Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful Chhatries. In spite of being a derelict land, Orchha is still not forgotten. The stones of the beautiful monuments in Orchha are plastered on top and during the evenings the beauty of the city increases.
The nearest airports from Orchha are at Gwalior, at a distance of 25 kilometers or at Khajuraho, at a distance of 1732 kilometers. The nearest railhead is at Jhansi which is 18 kilometers from Orchha. The city of Orchha is situated on the Jhansi-Khajuraho Road where regular bus service is available.
The city of Orchha has many places of interest for the tourists and people from all over the world visit the city for its major attractions throughout the year. Some of the most important Tourist Attractions in Orchha are:
Orchha Fort Complex ( Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal )
Chaturbhuj Temple
Ram Raja Temple
Laxminarayana Temple
Sunder Mahal
Dinman Hardaul's Palace
Chhatries of Orchha
Phool Bagh
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