After traveling alone couple of times, finally, I was traveling two others girls. It’s always fun to travel in good company. I planned to travel by train to Jhansi, which is approx 15 km from Orchha. As usual, I suggested overnight trains (Journey is 6-7 hours from Delhi by train) and both of them agreed. I booked a train which was leaving at 11.00 PM and reaching at 5.30 AM, fortunately, our train got late 😉 and we reached at 6.30 AM. It is always comfortable to look for transport in daylight. According to “Google baba”, Jhansi to Orchha can be traveled by autorickshaws (Tuk-tuk) and taxis. There were few taxis and many autorickshaws, we negotiated and took an autorickshaw. It took us around 35-40 minutes to reach Orchha. The lanes are narrow and it is a very small town (Close to a big village).
We checked into the hotel and after freshen up, we decided to go out for breakfast. I asked on road for directions to the main market and found that we are staying at the backside of Ramraja temple and all the marketplace, as well as restaurants, are on the front side of the temple. There is a small street running parallel to temple which connects to the market. We had stuffed parathas in the market. Then went to Betwa river Bridge crossing on Betwa River and came back to the market.
The exterior is simple without any embellishments but the interior chambers of the palace especially the king’s & his main queen are elaborate in its architectural design and are decorated with murals of social & religious themes of gods, mythical animals.
At short distance is the place where royal female escort of the Raja Indrajit lived, she was a poet and musician. King was so fond of her that he built a small dwelling with gardens for her.
Next to it is Jahangir Mahal. It is a palace that was built by Bir Singh Deo to honor the Mughal emperor Jahangir. It is said that Jahangir stayed in this palace only for one night. The palace is built in four levels and features of both Muslim & Rajput architecture.
Another important part of the compound is Sheesh Mahal. It is flanked on either side by the Raja Mahal and the Jahangir Mahal, now it is converted into hotel & restaurant.
Also check these on Orccha –
Orchha Cenotaphs – Picture Perfect
Orchha sightseeing- Other then it’s monuments
Bridge crossing Solution on Betwa River
Such a magnificent fort and you have captured it stunningly! We guess one would get lost easily inside this fort… 🙂
Thanks a lot 🙂
Orchha is still on popular tourist map.
Awesome, well written and its now for sure on my wander list!
Nice to know you liked. You must visit it.
was thinking about visiting this place. when is the best time and is it a safe place to visit?
Visit it in winters because I went in end December and it was reasonably warm at that time.
It is super safe and people are very simple. I was a bit apprehensive before visiting but now I can there go alone also.
I always wanted to know about Orchha. Thanks for sharing awsome clicks n interesting post.
Thanks or liking 🙂
Wanted to make it here during my time in India. Looks great from your pictures!
Nice. You must try to go here. It is in central part of India.
I hope to when I return to see many of the places I missed during my 4 month trip!
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Interesting fort 🙂
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I loved Orchha.. It is so filled with too many stories like a movie. And what magnificent forts.. love this photo series..
Orccha is less tourist and very nice place.