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#1	Betwa Cottages Reviews (8) Rs. 2000 1

#2	Amar Mahal Reviews (5) Rs. 4000 2

#3	The Bundelkhand Riverside Reviews (4) Rs. 3600 3

#4	Orchha Resort Reviews (4) Rs. 2750 4

#5	Hotel Sunrise Reviews (3) Rs. 1000 5

#6	Sheesh Mahal, The Reviews (2) Rs. 4000 6

#7	Hotel Fort View Not rated yet Rs. 700 7

#8	Orchha Homestay Not rated yet Rs. 650 8

#9	Hotel Ganpati Not rated yet Rs. 450 9

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About Orchha Tourism

Orchha town lies in the state of Madhya Pradesh in the Tikamgarh district. It was once the capital town of a Rajput ruler whose name is unknown. Orchha is located on the banks of the Betwa River and lies 15 km away from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. Founded by Rudra Pratap Singh, a Bundela chief, in 1501 AD, Orchha’s prime attraction is the Orchha Fort which was built by Rudra Pratap. The fort has many connected buildings which were built during the rule of different ones. Two of the most well known of these are the Jahagir Mahal and Raj Mandir. Rudra Pratap is said to have perished while saving a cow from a lion, but these claims remain unverified. After him many Bundela rulers ruled the region for most part of the 17th century. One of the most influential successors of Rudra Pratap was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo. He is credited with building the Jehangir Mahal. The Bundela rulers constructed many temples and palaces during their reign, and most of them are in unspoilt condition till date. Two of the well known temples of the town are the Chatur Bhuj temple and the Raj Mandir. The Chatur Bhuj temple was built by the Queen of Orchha. The name Orchha is said to be derived from a sneering remark which was made by a Rajput chief when he visited the place. Literally, the word translates to ‘hidden.’ The town has a small population of 8499 people, with the majority being male. This region experiences a temperate climate, with the summer months of April to August being not too hot and the winter months of December to February being not too cold. The months of October to March are said to be the best time to visit Orchha. Orchha, being a small town, is not very well connected. It does not have a railway station or an airport. The nearest railway station to the place is at Jhansi, which is 18 km away. Buses and taxis are the only means of reaching this small town in the once princely state of Madhya Pradesh. Read More >>

8 Orchha Traveller Reviews

"Heritage at its best"

Posted by Arpit
Ghaziabad
Apr 07, 2013

Orchha Experience: if you are a heritage lover, you will love this place. Though the place has nothing much to offer, but remains of chattris (cenotaphs), fort, temple are worth watching. Do spend good amount of time in fort and if you have sufficient time i would suggest heritage walk of orchha both 1 and 2. This walk takes you around all these heritage places in this city. worth visiting. Betwa river is nothing much or special.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: lack of eating out option. its advisable to eat at your restaurant, or visit Jhansi around 20Km from orchcha for better eating options. Same for shopping too.

Activities & things to do: visit fort, chattris(cenotaphs)

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: if coming from gwalior do checkout on road before Datia and between datia and jhansi, as we travelled during march 2013 and this was no road at all. It was very very difficult with medium sized hatchback car to commute, as you have to always decide should you put your front wheels or back wheels of car into which pot hole on road. it was actually no road at all. if road is very bad, try to go via shivpuri which will be 100km extra, but road is excellent you will endup saving time at the end and also prevent your car from breakdown.

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"Review of Orchha"

Posted by Indranil
Kolkata
Jan 19, 2013

Orchha Experience: The place is teeming with foreign tourists and Indian pilgrims; both seem to have come for entirely opposite purposes. Both view each other with interest and interact frequently. There is not much to see except the crowds of pilgrims and the usual paraphernelia of a pilgrim town. The riverside looses its charm because of the crowds and the general lack of cleanliness.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Various options available, including international cuisine. The palaces are impressive, but poorly maintained. Steep stairs and narrow overhanging balconies can be dangerous and definitely need a will to climb. The chatris are well laid out but very poorly maintained. It is a pity that such grand buildings are been allowed to decay.

Activities & things to do: Just roam around the place and look at the crowds of pilgrims.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Best option is possibly from Jhansi, but the city is chaotic. Avoid traveling from Gwalior, because the road is in a terrible shape.

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"Nostalgic Orchha"

Posted by Gopa
Kolkata
Jan 17, 2013

Orchha Experience: Orchha is not a much heard place. But we were astonished after reaching Orchha. It looks like a sleeping town with memories of Bundelkhand era spread all over the city. It resemble Angkor Vat in Cambodia. The combination of Betwa river, forest and historical places is unique.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Nothing special as such regarding food and shopping in Orchha. But there are lots of historical places to see. Jahangir palace, Raja Mahal, Rani Mahal, Laxmi Temple, Ram Raja Temple, Chhatris, Rai Praveen Mahal etc. Don't miss sun set from other side of Betwa river. The light and sound programme in Orchha fort is one of the best I've seen in India. It surpasses the same in Khajuraho. The sound system is very good.

Activities & things to do: Trekking, rafting in Betwa river.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Orchha is only 8 Kms. from Jhansi.

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"Excellent"

Posted by Bhupendra
Bhopal
Dec 21, 2012

Orchha Experience: Most suitable from Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. Orchha is the place which one should never forget to visit if any body is visiting Madhya Pradesh for sight seeing.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food was mouth watering, Sight seeing was wonderful.

Activities & things to do: Children park and surrounding garden was excellent.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: One should take a car from Bhopal or Jhanshi to visit orchha.

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"Orchha - a hidden destination"

Posted by Abhijit
Gurgaon
Aug 12, 2012

Orchha Experience: When we started discussing about spending a weekend in Orchha, lots of eyebrows were raised as the place is not well-known. Indeed, Orchha means ‘a hidden place’. This ‘hidden’ place, however, offers some commendable sightseeing. The first thing that you become familiar with quickly is the lush greenery of this small town. The best time to visit this place is during the monsoon. The majestic and ancient buildings stand on own glory against the background of dark cumulus clouds. The overflown Betwa River and the lush greenery add to the beauty.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Since the area of this town is small, the sightseeing destinations are a walking distance away. The unique attractions are the cenotaphs of the Bundela kings, which stands at the banks of Betwa river. The series of cenotaphs make a picturesque view from the bridge, which connects between Orchaa town with the forest. The Orchha fort is also another attraction, which is an example of Mughal architecture, with precise geometric proportions. The view from Jahangir Mahal is breathtaking. Being a small town of about 12000, the town does not have any unique shopping attractions – except form regular handicrafts – which is common in any of the destinations in India, with foreign tourists. Similarly, the option for food is limited as the numbers of restaurants are limited. However, the food quality in luxury hotels, like Amar Mahal and Seesh Mahal is excellent.

Activities & things to do: We visited the place during monsoon. There was heavy rains and we realized that relaxing is activity – which we generally miss during the hectic city life. Orchha is a great destination, where you can have nice relaxing time – as you do not have many things for sightseeing. Seating beside the river banks watching the river flowing – an activity, which you might remember for quite some time. Rarely do we give such time to ourselves. You can return home with rejuvenation.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Orchha is considered as added bonus during Khajuraho trip – however, it deserves more attention. Monsoon is one of the best times for visit, followed by winter. Summer is definitely avoidable. This takes only 30 minutes from Jhansi railway station. Bhopal Shatabdi is the best option – where you can reach Orchha by 11:30 AM in the morning. During monsoon, sometimes the Betwa River gets overflowing and start flowing above the bridge. Hence, one should avoid crossing the bridge and going to the forest – even when the bridge is accessible.

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Tourist places in Orchha

The city of Orchha offers a large number and variety of forts, palaces and temples to explore during the visit. Its most popular category of sightseeing destinations are its ancient palaces of the Bundela period.

The significant names amongst the palaces of Orchha are Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Sunder Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, Dinman Hardaul's Palace, Jujhar Singh Palace, Dauji-ki-haveli and the Palaki Mahal.

The Raj Mahal is the royal residence of erstwhile kings of Orchha, built in the 17th century by Madhukar Shah. Its most popular feature is the huge towers crowned by ‘Chhatris’ present in its outer premises along with its coloured mural paintings.

The Jahangir Mahal also known as ‘Rani Mahal’ was built in the 17th century as the residence of Queen of Raja Madhukar Shah. The palace displays a mix of Indian and Islamic architectural styles enhanced by its ornate gateway.

The Sunder Mahal depicts the relics of rich religious fervour and grandeur of Orchha. It is dedicated to the love story of Prince Dhurbhajan who was a Hindu and his Muslim lover. The palace is visited by large number of Muslims to seek blessings from the revered soul of Prince Dhurbhajan.

The Palaki Mahal is situated in front of the Hardaul Bathaka and has got its name due to its palanquin roof. The Jujhar Singh Palace was constructed by King Vir Singh Dev and is said to be one of the nine palaces that he built for his son, Nauchauki. The Rai Parveen Mahal is dedicated to a poetess named Rai Parveen. It lies in the north of Sheesh Mahal. The Dauji-ki-haveli is known for its unique collection of murals and paintings.

Dinman Hardaul's Palace is situated near the Phool Bagh and was built in the memory of Prince Dinman Hardaul. The Phool Bagh is a laid garden and carries the testimony of the Bundelas, who used to rule this place. The plantation at this garden has also been done in the Mughal style.

Apart from palaces, Orchha is also famous for its temples and religious sightseeing destinations like Chaturbhuj Temple, Janki Mandir, Jugal Kishore, Hanuman Mandir, Siddh Baba Ka Sthan, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Ram Raja Temple.

The Lakshmi Narayan Temple was built by Vir Singh Deo, in 1622 and this temple displays a unique mixture of temple and fort. It is dedicated to the Hindu goddess of wealth, goddess Lakshmi.

The Ram Raja Temple was a palace in ancient times but was turned into a Lord Rama Temple by Madhukar Shah. The idol present at this temple is said to belong to the Chaturbhuj Temple of Orchha. Other temples like Janki Mandir, Jugal Kishore, Hanuman Mandir and Siddh Baba Ka Sthan are also situated near the Chaturbhuj Temple and their existence is associated with different episodes of the epic, Ramayana. The lotus emblems and symbols present in these temples are also of great religious importance.

Chhatris situated on the banks of River Betwa in Orchha are also well-known. These Chhatris are the tombs of Maharajas, placed on elevated platforms and supported by pillars. This whole structure contains total 14 Chhatris, placed in a row.

Another popular sightseeing in Orchha is the Chandrashekhar Azad Memorial also referred to as Shahid Smarak. This memorial was built to commemorate Chandrashekhar Azad and its main attraction is a full-sized bronze statue of him, present here.