Located in northern part of the state of Madhya Pradesh,
Orchha lies beside the Malwa plateau. The Betwa River
waters this capital city of the Bundela rulers. The city
of Orchha is well known for its excellent architecture.
The place offers a perfect blend of traditionalism with
modernity, existing in close cooperation with each other,
never failing to disappoint the tourists visiting the
place.
The city became the capital of the Bundelas in the
year 1531. Raja Rudra Pratap moved the capital of the
Bundelas to Orchha. The Bundelas then ruled the central
part of India from Orchha till 1783. During this period
the glory of the city was at its peak. The city gained
prominence in the field of art and architecture. The
town is today known for its palaces and temples built
during this period.
Located on an island on River Betwa, the Orchha fort
complex is the famous tourist spot of the town. There
are number of palaces in the complex, which included
the famous Jahangir Mahal, built by Bir Singh Deo in
the early part pf the 17th century to mark the visit
of the Mughal Emperor. A beautifully four- arched bridge
takes you to this complex, situated on an island. You
can visit it through the Tour Packages for Orchha. The
other palaces of the fort are the Raj Mahal, known for
its murals or wall painting, depicting religious themes,
the Rai Parveen Mahal dedicated to the 17th-century
poetess-musician.
The town is also famous for temples like the Raja Ram
Temple, the Chaturbhuj temple and the Laxminarayan temple.
The Raja Ram temple and the Chaturbhuj temple are associated
with the legend of Lord Rama. The Laxminarayan temple
is popular for its temple and fort architecture. There
are frescoes in the temple depicting various aspects
of human life. The interesting thing about it is that
the color of these frescoes is still there.
The Phool Bagh, the Shahid Smarak commemorating the
martyrdom of Chandrashekhar Azad, the shrine of Siddh
Baba Ka Sthan, Jugal Kishore, Janki Mandir, Dinman Hardul's
palace and the historic city of Jhansi are few other
places worth visiting in and around the city.
Recommended Itineraries
Museum and Architectural Tour
Classical India Tour
Exotic India Tour
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