About the Orchha in Madhya Pradesh :

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.

Some Tourist Attractions In Orchha : 

Jehangir Mahal: The three-storeyed ornate edifice is one of the major tourist attractions in Orchha. Built by Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit of Mughal emperor Jahangir, the palace sports superb architectural skill of the time.

Raj Mahal: The rather plain exterior of the stone structure gives way to a rich interior with boldly colorful murals. The palace was built by Madhukar Shah in 17th century.

Rai Parveen Mahal: The low roofed palace was built for Poetess and musician, Rai Parveen, the beautiful paramour of Raja Indramani (1672- 76). Her love for the king has attained mythical status.

Chaturbhuj Temple: The temple is built upon a massive stone platform. The delicately carved exterior is adorned with lotus emblems and other symbols of religious significance.

Laxminarayan Temple: The huge temple displays an interesting synthesis of fort and temple moulds. Fantastic wall paintings adorn the interior of the temple.

Phool Bagh: the beautiful garden speaks for the rich aesthetic sense of the Bundelas. A subterranean structure, which was the summer retreat of the Kings, has an ingenious system of water ventilation.

Other tourist attractions in Orchha include:

Sunder Mahal, Chhatris, Shahid Smarak, Siddh Baba Ka Sthan, Jugal Kishore, Janki Mandir and the Hanuman Mandir. 

How to Reach Orchha :

by Air: The nearest airport from Orchha is Khajuraho. Khajuraho being one of the main destinations in India is an important domestic airport. Several airlines connect it to other major cities like Delhi, Varanasi.

by Road: Orchha lies on the road between Jhansi (19 Km) and Khajuraho (178 Km). Gwalior, another important destination in Madhya Pradesh, is only 120kms away from Orchha by road.

by Rail: The nearest railhead is Jhansi, which is also a key junction in central India.