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Orchha is endowed with an extremely rich and diverse natural and hisrorical heritage. Broadly its heritage can be divided into two parts.

The Natural Heritage , which covers the natural setting and land features otfhe region, It includes the rivers Betwa and Jamni with the sfreamss joinin them, the tanks and reservoirs in the area, the unique land features that give. Orchha a spedalposition, and the forsts around orchha (Chandpura, Ronda, Katelakhandi, Sujanpur and Larpura forest Reserves and the plantation in the Heritage Zone especially the Citadel Area.

Orehha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich legacy  to the ages. For on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the places 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 streatch of  land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of 'the succeeging rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular.

Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors and interiors which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school painting. In the Laxmi Narayan Temple, Vibrant Murals encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes, bring the walls and ceiling to rich life. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty is Orchha. Jehangir Mahal : Built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. Its strong lines are counterbalanced by delicate chhatries and treillies work, the whole conveying an effect of extraordinary richness.

Raj Mahal : Situated to the right of the quardrangle, this palace was built by Madhukar Shah, the deeply religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. The plain exteriors, crowned by Chharties, give way to interiors with exquisite murals, boldly colourful, on a variety of religious themes.

Rai Praveen Mahal : Poetess and musician, Rai Praveen was the beautiful paramour of Raja Indramani (1672-76), and was sent to Delhi on the orders of Emperor Akbar, who was captivated by her. She so impressed the Great Mughal with the purity of her love for Indramani that he sent here back to Orchha.
The palace built for her is a low, two storeyed brick structure, designed to match the height of the trees in the surrounding, beautifully landscaped gardens of Anand Mahal, with its octagonal flower beds and elaborate water supply system. Skilfully carved niches allow light into the Mahal which has a main hall and smaller chambers.

Ram Raja Temple : This palace - turned - temple has a charming legend attached to it. Following the dream visitatio of Lord Rama, Madhukar Shah's wife, Ganesh Kunawari brought a statue of the God from Ayodha to Orcha. While the king was a worshipper of Lord Krishna, the queen was a devotee of Lord Rama.

The image was placed in a palace prior to its installation in a temple. When the idol proved impossible to move, the queen recalled, too late the deity's edict that the image would remain in the place where it was first installed. Today, with its soaring spires and palatial architecture, the temple is surely one of the most unusual in India. It is also the only in the country where Rama is worshipped as a king (Raja).

Laxminarayana temple: A flagstone path links this temple with the Ram Raja Temple. The style is an interesting synthesis of fort and temple moulds. The interiors
Covering the walls and ceiling of three halls, these murals are vibrant compositions andcover a variety of spiritual and secular subjects. They are in an excellent state of preservation, with the colours retaining their vivid quality.


Orchha & MP Tour Suggestions
Orchha is located in northern part of the state of Madhya Pradesh in the central region of India.It lies beside the Malwa plateau. 
The Betwa River flows through the town.  The climate of Orchha is temperate. 
Summers (April-June) are not too hot while winters  are cool (November-February) and pleasant. 
It experiences  southwestern monsoon  rains in July-September.  It is 18 km from Jhansi.

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LOCATION
Orchha is located in northern part of the state of Madhya Pradesh, in the central region of India. It lies beside the Malwa plateau. The Betwa River flows through the town. The climate of Orchha is temperate. Summers (April-June) are not too hot while winters are cool (November-February) and pleasant. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September. It is 18 km from Jhansi.

HOW TO REACH
Orchha does not have an airport or a railway station. The nearest railhead is at Jhansi (18 km from Orchha). As Jhansi is located on the main Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai route, many trains pass and stop here. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
Gwalior is the nearest airport to Orchha. Gwalior is about 125 km away from Orchha. Flight services are available to Khajuraho, Delhi and Varanasi. Delhi, 440 km away from Orchha, is the major international airport, which is connected to all major cities in India and many cities in abroad. Taxis are available in the Gwalior airport and cost about Rs 2500 to reach Orchha.

BEST TIME TO VISIT
The climates in Orchha are both hot and cold. In summers, the temperature rises to about 48°C and minimum temperature is about 25°C. Winters during December to February are pleasant within a temperature range of 9°C to 25°C. Monsoons offer average rainfall.

Bastar-Dussera days during September - October are very attractive with processions and illuminations. Nine days festival is accompanied by fairs and cultural programs.

Best time to visit is October to March. March and April provide eye catching view of landscape adorned with colors of palash blossoms.

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Darbar Mahal
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Jahangir Mahal
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