The medieval city of Orchha, in the state
of Madhya Pradesh, seems to have frozen in time, its palaces and temples
still retaining their original grandeur. The city, located by the side of
the beautiful Betwa river, was founded by the Bundela Rajput chieftain,
Rudra Pratap, in the 16th century.
The word Orchha means 'hidden'.
When the Tughlaqs, who were ruling Delhi in the 15th century, pushed the
Bundelkhand rajas out of Garkhundar, they retreated to distant Orchha.
Apart
from the famous landmarks like Jehangir Mahal, the Laxminarayan Temple, the
area is peppered with fascinating little shrines and memorials, all of which
add to the overwhelming feeling of nostalgia, the city evokes in the
visitor.
How to Get ThereBy
air: The nearest airport is Gwalior (120 km), connected with Delhi,
Bhopal, Indore and Mumbai. Khajuraho (170 km) is linked with Delhi, Agra,
and Varanasi.
By rail: The nearest railhead is at Jhansi
(16 km), on the Mumbai - Delhi and Delhi - Chennai 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.
Autorickshaws are available on hire from Jhansi for a tour of all the
tourist spots in Orchha. Places to Visit.
Places
to VisitCity To VisitBhopal-|-
Khajuraho
-|- Shivpuri
-|- Bandhavgarh
-|- Orchha-|-
Kahna -|-
Gwalior 
