
Orchha's
grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages.
in this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and
temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much
of their pristine perfection.
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 chhatris.
From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular.
Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors are interiors which represent
the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. in the Laxminarayan
Temple and Raj Mahal, vibrant murals encompassing a variety of religious and
secular themes, bring the walls and ceilings to rich life.
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.
Destination Madhya Pradesh - Orchha,
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