Orchha Tourism
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.
Orcha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich legacy to
the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and
the palaces and temple built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries
retain much of their pristine perfection.
Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors are interiors which represent
the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. In the Laxminarayan
Temple, vibrant murals encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes,
bring the walls and ceiling to rich life.
Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant
history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchha.
How to Reach Orchha:
By Rail: Nearest railhead at Jhansi (16 km ), on the Mumbai-Delhi and
Delhi-Madras main lines. All major mail and express trains stop at jhansi.
By Road: Orchha lies on the Jhansi-Khajuraho road. Regular bus services
connect Orchha with Jhansi .
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