As I wrote earlier that we reached Orchha in the morning as we came by overnight train from Delhi. The first day we explored the fort, Jahangir Palace, and river at the slow pace. Orchha cenotaphs we had seen from across the river during sunset.
On the second day, we decided to visit Chhatris, which we had seen from across the river during sunset. When we reached the area and noticed there was no one except the gate keeper. He also looked surprised. He asked us for our ticket, which we bought for fort complex. We showed him our ticket and he realized it was from yesterday. We asked him that no problem, we will buy another ticket please tell us where is the ticket counter. He told us there is no ticket counter here and we have to buy tickets from the fort, which was some 2 km from Chhatris. Usually a combined ticket for all monuments. I guess authorities believe that people will finish all site seeing in one day. Anyways it didn’t make sense to go to the fort and buy tickets, so we offered him the cost of tickets. Then he allowed us inside.
There were some Chhatris, which were closed for people but one premise with few chhatris was open and it was very well maintained. The garden area was clean and green, even rest of the compound was very clean.
The guard had told us that there are some endangered species of Vultur. Later on when we were roaming around, we had seen some nest and vultures in upper parts of Chhatris. Thankfully they are protected there and now increasing in number.
As we had lot of time in hand so we roamed around inside all cenotaphs and sat on the steps to gossip. People were coming and going in pairs or groups, they were mostly spending 15-20 minutes in premises. We enjoyed the peace and crisp sun of winters discussing different things of life. It was a well spent morning doing nothing 🙂
The orchha cenotaphs provide a beautiful view from across the bridge on River Betwa, specially during sunset and sunrise time. The reflection of these in river gives another dimension to these monuments.
Beautiful!
Thanks 🙂
Beatiful place!
Yes. One of the lesser known place but beautiful and peaceful.
Lovely post with some great pictures. This is now on my list of places to wander! Thank you!
🙂
A beautiful collection of pictures! I had been there a long time ago and your post brought back so many memories.
Thanks 🙂
Wonderful place. Looks even more beautiful during sunset..
Yes. Sunset time is best.
How far is it from Delhi sapna
From Delhi to Jhansi is 460 kms and from Jhansi station to Orccha is another 15 kms.
वाह…..
Thanks.
beautiful Sapna. Did you also visit Khajuraho, which is nearby?
Thanks 🙂
I been to Khajuraho and Panna earlier. Check this one 🙂 https://mysimplesojourn.wordpress.com/2017/01/11/khajuraho-temples-its-erotic-sculptures/
Ah! Great…will check it out, Sapna 🙂
Superb collection of Orchha picture, it speaks for itself.
Thanks a lot 🙂
Thanks a lot.
It’s one of the less popular place but peaceful and beautiful.
Very interesting post Sapna. Images are beautiful.
Thanks so much 🙂
Thanks 🙂
Pingback: Orchha sightseeing- Other then it's monuments - My Simple Sojourn
Pingback: Orchha and It's Fort Complex - My Simple Sojourn
I love the photos, the cenotaphs really are picture perfect! Such a great idea to really slow down and relax and enjoy the time there, sometimes we are so rushed that we go, take photos, and leave. I would much rather spend the time appreciating where I am!
I agree with you, sometimes we rush to see many places in short time. It’s better to relax and enjoy the place.
Beautiful pictures! Curious to know, how far is this from Delhi? You mentioned taking an overnight train – is this the best way to get here?
Delhi to jhansi is 380 km and from jhansi to Orchha is 14 km.
Yes, overnight train was best for us because it saved travel time. There are day trains also, which usually takes 6-7 hours.
By air is not a good option because nearest airport of gwalior is 100 km.
I had not heard of this place until now. How beautiful. Loved the pictures you took. Looks like you had the place all to yourself 🙂
❥ tanvii.com
It’s a beautiful place, not touristy.
People were coming, clicking pictures and going but we spend some time there that’s how we have no one in pics 🙂
I’ve never heard of this place but it looks stunning! Your photographs sold me on adding this beautiful place to my bucket list!
That’s nice 🙂
Wow, so pretty! I really would like to explore India some day and these pictures make me want to add it to my list even more!
🙂
Love the sunset pictures. I missed going here went I went to Delhi a few years ago. So, great job bartering with the gate keep to get in.
Thanks 🙂
Your photos are beautiful! I’d definitely wanna see a sunrise or sunset at orchha cenotaphs if I ever visited. Adding this to my bucket list!
Thanks a lot 🙂
India becomes more and more enticing to me as I learn about it! I have to say “picture perfect” almost does this an injustice! Your photos are GORGEOUS and the reflections in the river at sunset are just to die for. Bucket listed!!!
Awwww, thank you so much 🙂
This looks total fun! I have been waiting to visit place like since long! it looks more cool from your camera lens! Thanks for sharing this amazing piece! loved reading this! Cheers!
Thanks so much for liking 🙂