An ancient capital of Bundelkhand, with its 16th and 17th century palaces and temples situated on the banks of the Betwa river, will give you a glimpse of a bygone era - the 'India of the Maharajas' and, also provide insight into the challenges that young people, farmers and workers face in India today.
Orchha has numerous palaces, temples and chhatris that indicate its glorious past. The good thing about these forts and temples are that, they are preserved in an excellent manner. Out of these, Raja Mahal and Jahangir Mahal are two of the most famous landmarks of Orchha. The best thing about both these structures is that they seem plain looking at a first glance, however one can understand the intricate design and marvel of craftsmanship after looking at them carefully.
The best time to visit Orchha is from October to April. Summers are quite hot as the temperature often crosses 40 degrees. However, winters are quite pleasant as the average winter temperature hovers around 20 degrees. During March and April, the city is covered by beautiful flora.
Orchha is very conveniently located at 16 Km from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Jhansi is at busy Delhi-Mumbai rail route. So the express and Rajdhani trains that ply through this route stop at Jhansi. There are taxis available for Orchha from Jhansi railway station. The nearest airport is Khajuraho, which is 172 km away through NH-75.
All kinds of resorts and hotels such as heritage hotels, luxury hotels and budget hotels are situated at Orchha where one can find suites, cottages and AC or non AC rooms. The room tariff too ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 5000. Thus, Orchha can be proved an excellent destination for those who want to unwind themselves by enjoying a short and peaceful vacation.
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