Orchha
The kingdom lost in Obscurity.
General Information
District: Tikamgarh, State: Madhya Pradesh, India
Area: 0
Languages Spoken: Hindi and english
Long Distance Code: +91-7680
Importance: Ruins of Orchha Fort
Best Time to Visit: October to May
Description
An inevitable journey to Orchha while visiting Khajuraho to or fro Delhi is a delightful surprise. All the routes for Delhi to Khajuraho or Agra to Khajuraho go via Orchha. Orchha now nothing but a small tiny village, is one of those many villages of India which live in obscurity despite having great potential. Orchha some say means hidden, as the Rajput kings were pushed back from their Bundelkhand residence and they resorted to this place, there fore the name , Orchha. <br />Around 170 kms from the erotic temples of Khajuraho this small village must once have been a flourishing empire. The lost empire has left many of its impressions on this village. Situated on the banks of Betwa River, Orchha was founded by the Rajput Chieftain Rudra Pratap in the 16th century. Between 1531 to 1783 it remained the capital of the locally powerful Rajput Kingdom. The subsequent rulers after Rudra Pratap added many structures here which only enhanced the beauty of the previous ones, before finally shifting their capital to Tikamgarh. <br /><B>The Fort of Orchha</B> is what Orchha is all about. Though almost in ruins, still one can imagine the grandeur of the structure that it must once have been. The most notable king of Orchha was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo. He built many palace and temples in the fort. <br />The most important monument inside the fort is the <B>Jehangir Mahal</B>, built to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. The beautiful palace is built in tiers and is crowned by equally beautiful Chhatris on the top. The view from above is just stupendous. Built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo, this is the most exquisite palace of the fort. <br />The <B>Raj Mahal</B> gives a clear picture, of the royalty with which the kings lived. The Raj Mahal still holds some beautiful murals on the walls and the palace gives a spectacular view of the Jehangir Mahal and the Chaturbhuj temple. <br />This palace turned temple with its soaring spires and palatial architecture is one of the most unusual in India. The <B>Ram Raja Temple</B>, they say was built by accident. An idol of Lord Ram as brought from Ayodhya and installed in this palace initially till the temple was being built. But later on it became impossible to remove the idol and thus this to be palace was made into a sacred place. The actual temple where the idol was to be worshipped still stands as the <B>Chaturbhuj Temple</B>. Lotus emblems and other symbols of religious significance provide the delicate exterior ornamentation. Last but not the least is the <B>Lakshmi Narayan Temple</B>. The interiors are exquisitely beautiful as that of his exteriors. It contains some of the most beautiful murals and paintings of Orchha. <br />Apart from the famous landmarks the whole area is dotted with big and small shrines and cenotaphs which only add to the beauty of this small place.
The Fort Complex is the main attraction of Orchha, it is located on an island on the Betwa River. There are three main palaces within the complex: Raj Mahal, situated on the right of the quadrangle. There is the Jahangir Mahal, built elaborately in commemoration of the Empwroe Jahangir. The final palace is the Rai Parveen Mahal, built in the name of the poetess and the musician whose love story is outstanding. The Orchha Fort is the center of the Orchha heritage and the narrator of the glorious past. An interesting thing about this place is that, Lord Rama is not considered as God like in the other parts of the country. They worship him as a great king. Best time to visit the complex is during the winter season, when the temperature decreases.Timings: 0800-1800 hrs
The Ram Raja Temple is a temple in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and receives devotees in large numbers regularly and is also commonly known as Orchha Temple. The annual domestic tourist number is around 650,000 and the foreign tourist number is around 25,000. The daily number of visitors to the temple range from 1500 to 3000 and on certain important Hindu festivals like the Makar Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Shivratri, Ram Navami, Kartik Purnima and Vivaha Panchami the number of devotees who throng to Orchha range in thousands. In India this is the only temple where Lord Ram is worshiped as a king and that too in a palace. A Guard of Honour is held everyday, police personnel have been designated as Guards at the temple, much in the manner of a king. The food and other amenities provided to the deity at the temple are a royal repast. Armed salutation is provided to Lord Ram every day.
In the temple Raja Ram is accompanied by Sita (on the left), brother Laxman (on the right), Maharaj Sugreev and Narsingh Bhagwan (on the right). Durga Maa is also present in the darbaar on the right side. Hanumaan ji and Jamwant ji are praying just below Sita. The speciality of this temple is that Lord Ram has a sword in his right hand and a shield in the other. Shri Ram is sitting in Padmasan, with the left leg crossed over the right thigh.
In the temple Raja Ram is accompanied by Sita (on the left), brother Laxman (on the right), Maharaj Sugreev and Narsingh Bhagwan (on the right). Durga Maa is also present in the darbaar on the right side. Hanumaan ji and Jamwant ji are praying just below Sita. The speciality of this temple is that Lord Ram has a sword in his right hand and a shield in the other. Shri Ram is sitting in Padmasan, with the left leg crossed over the right thigh.
Incredible India Tour / PI-0457 (23 Days / 22 Nights)
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Full of colorful pageantry, enriching culture and exquisite traditions, India is a land of contrasts that evokes countless images even in the minds of the most seasoned travelers. Embark on this Incredible India tour and get yourself a hold over a delectable serving of customs, culture and tradition with a hint of heritage to top it all.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur - Agra
Day 6 : Agra
Day 7 : Agra - Jhansi - Orchha
Day 8 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Day 9 : Khajuraho
Day 10 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Day 11 : Varanasi - Mumbai
Day 12 : Mumbai
Day 13 : Mumbai-Kochi
Day 14 : Kochi-Thekkady
Day 15 : Thekkady
Day 16 : Thekkady-Madurai
Day 17 : Madurai-Tiruchirappalli
Day 18 : Tiruchirappalli-Thanjavur
Day 19 : Thanjavur - Puducherry
Day 20 : Puducherry - Mamallapuram
Day 21 : Mamallapuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
Day 22 : Chennai
Day 23 : Chennai
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Full of colorful pageantry, enriching culture and exquisite traditions, India is a land of contrasts that evokes countless images even in the minds of the most seasoned travelers. Embark on this Incredible India tour and get yourself a hold over a delectable serving of customs, culture and tradition with a hint of heritage to top it all.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur - Agra
Day 6 : Agra
Day 7 : Agra - Jhansi - Orchha
Day 8 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Day 9 : Khajuraho
Day 10 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Day 11 : Varanasi - Mumbai
Day 12 : Mumbai
Day 13 : Mumbai-Kochi
Day 14 : Kochi-Thekkady
Day 15 : Thekkady
Day 16 : Thekkady-Madurai
Day 17 : Madurai-Tiruchirappalli
Day 18 : Tiruchirappalli-Thanjavur
Day 19 : Thanjavur - Puducherry
Day 20 : Puducherry - Mamallapuram
Day 21 : Mamallapuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
Day 22 : Chennai
Day 23 : Chennai
Essence of India / PI-0453 (22 Days / 21 Nights)
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With some of the most interesting and intriguing attractions of India on platter, this Essence of India tour takes you across the most majestic architectural marvels that will leave you wanting for more. The tour showcases the rich history and culture of India with the imposing forts, amazing palaces and sumptuous regional fares that it covers during its whole duration.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur - Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Orchha
Day 6 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Day 7 : Khajuraho
Day 8 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Day 9 : Varanasi - Patna
Day 10 : Patna-Vaishali-Patna
Day 11 : Patna - Kolkata
Day 12 : Kolkata - Chennai
Day 13 : Chennai
Day 14 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram
Day 15 : Mamallapuram - Puducherry
Day 16 : Puducherry
Day 17 : Puducherry - Madurai
Day 18 : Madurai-Thiruvananthapuram
Day 19 : Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai-Aurangabad
Day 20 : Aurangabad
Day 21 : Aurangabad - Mumbai
Day 22 : Mumbai
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With some of the most interesting and intriguing attractions of India on platter, this Essence of India tour takes you across the most majestic architectural marvels that will leave you wanting for more. The tour showcases the rich history and culture of India with the imposing forts, amazing palaces and sumptuous regional fares that it covers during its whole duration.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur - Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Orchha
Day 6 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Day 7 : Khajuraho
Day 8 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Day 9 : Varanasi - Patna
Day 10 : Patna-Vaishali-Patna
Day 11 : Patna - Kolkata
Day 12 : Kolkata - Chennai
Day 13 : Chennai
Day 14 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram
Day 15 : Mamallapuram - Puducherry
Day 16 : Puducherry
Day 17 : Puducherry - Madurai
Day 18 : Madurai-Thiruvananthapuram
Day 19 : Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai-Aurangabad
Day 20 : Aurangabad
Day 21 : Aurangabad - Mumbai
Day 22 : Mumbai
Central India Classic / PI-0250 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
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Explore the heart of historical as well as spiritual India with this Central India classic tour that takes you through a visual delight of different cities of India. Experience the sound and light show at the Khajuraho temple, attend the aarti at Varanasi Ghat followed by a visit to some of the most historical temples of India in Ujjain. The tour takes you on a spiritual as well as heritage tour of India that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Varanasi
Day 4 : Varanasi
Day 5 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Day 6 : Khajuraho - Orchha
Day 7 : Orchha-Gwalior
Day 8 : Gwalior-Shivpuri
Day 9 : Shivpuri-Ujjain
Day 10 : Ujjain-Mandu
Day 11 : Mandu
Day 12 : Mandu-Indore
Day 13 : Indore - Bhopal
Day 14 : Bhopal
Day 15 : Bhopal - Delhi
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Explore the heart of historical as well as spiritual India with this Central India classic tour that takes you through a visual delight of different cities of India. Experience the sound and light show at the Khajuraho temple, attend the aarti at Varanasi Ghat followed by a visit to some of the most historical temples of India in Ujjain. The tour takes you on a spiritual as well as heritage tour of India that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Varanasi
Day 4 : Varanasi
Day 5 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Day 6 : Khajuraho - Orchha
Day 7 : Orchha-Gwalior
Day 8 : Gwalior-Shivpuri
Day 9 : Shivpuri-Ujjain
Day 10 : Ujjain-Mandu
Day 11 : Mandu
Day 12 : Mandu-Indore
Day 13 : Indore - Bhopal
Day 14 : Bhopal
Day 15 : Bhopal - Delhi
Splendors of Central India / PI-0337 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Agra
Day 3 : Agra - Gwalior
Day 4 : Gwalior - Shivpuri
Day 5 : Shivpuri - Chanderi - Orchha
Day 6 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Day 7 : Khajuraho
Day 8 : Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Day 9 : Bandhavgarh
Day 10 : Bandhavgarh - Jabalpur - Bhopal
Day 11 : Bhopal - Bhojpur - Bhimbetka - Bhopal
Day 12 : Bhopal - Ujjain - Indore
Day 13 : Indore - Mandu - Indore
Day 14 : Indore- Maheshwar- Omkareshwar- Indore
Day 15 : Indore - Delhi - Mumbai
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Agra
Day 3 : Agra - Gwalior
Day 4 : Gwalior - Shivpuri
Day 5 : Shivpuri - Chanderi - Orchha
Day 6 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Day 7 : Khajuraho
Day 8 : Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Day 9 : Bandhavgarh
Day 10 : Bandhavgarh - Jabalpur - Bhopal
Day 11 : Bhopal - Bhojpur - Bhimbetka - Bhopal
Day 12 : Bhopal - Ujjain - Indore
Day 13 : Indore - Mandu - Indore
Day 14 : Indore- Maheshwar- Omkareshwar- Indore
Day 15 : Indore - Delhi - Mumbai
The Golden Triangle with Gwalior and Khajuraho / PI-055 (10 Days / 9 Nights)
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A soul-lifting experience which invokes the mind and fire your imagination at Khajuraho that whisks you away from the humdrum of Delhi-the capital of India, onto Jaipur-the pink city of India to the mandatory trip to the Taj Mahal-a symbol of undying love and to imposing Gwalior Fort to the picturesque ruins of Orchha on the river Betwa.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur-Agra
Day 6 : Agra
Day 7 : Agra-Gwalior
Day 8 : Gwalior-Orchha-Khajuraho
Day 9 : Khajuraho-Jhansi-Delhi
Day 10 : Delhi
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A soul-lifting experience which invokes the mind and fire your imagination at Khajuraho that whisks you away from the humdrum of Delhi-the capital of India, onto Jaipur-the pink city of India to the mandatory trip to the Taj Mahal-a symbol of undying love and to imposing Gwalior Fort to the picturesque ruins of Orchha on the river Betwa.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur-Agra
Day 6 : Agra
Day 7 : Agra-Gwalior
Day 8 : Gwalior-Orchha-Khajuraho
Day 9 : Khajuraho-Jhansi-Delhi
Day 10 : Delhi
Central India with Ganges Tour / PI-0491 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
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This wonderful tour of 15 days takes you on a sojourn of the unexplored, not so known yet beautiful India. From the important Hindu pilgrimage sites of Varanasi and Ujjain to the ruined forts and fortresses lined with folk tales of Orchha and Mandu; from the modern cities of Bhopal and Indore to the exotic architecture of the Khajuraho temples, this tour will give you an insight on the India that dwelt in this part some few hundred years back.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Varanasi
Day 4 : Varanasi
Day 5 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Day 6 : Khajuraho - Orchha
Day 7 : Orchha-Jhansi-Gwalior
Day 8 : Gwalior - Shivpuri-Gwalior
Day 9 : Gwalior-Bhopal
Day 10 : Bhopal-Indore
Day 11 : Indore-Ujjain-Indore
Day 12 : Indore-Mandu
Day 13 : Mandu
Day 14 : Mandu-Bhopal
Day 15 : Bhopal - Delhi
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This wonderful tour of 15 days takes you on a sojourn of the unexplored, not so known yet beautiful India. From the important Hindu pilgrimage sites of Varanasi and Ujjain to the ruined forts and fortresses lined with folk tales of Orchha and Mandu; from the modern cities of Bhopal and Indore to the exotic architecture of the Khajuraho temples, this tour will give you an insight on the India that dwelt in this part some few hundred years back.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Varanasi
Day 4 : Varanasi
Day 5 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Day 6 : Khajuraho - Orchha
Day 7 : Orchha-Jhansi-Gwalior
Day 8 : Gwalior - Shivpuri-Gwalior
Day 9 : Gwalior-Bhopal
Day 10 : Bhopal-Indore
Day 11 : Indore-Ujjain-Indore
Day 12 : Indore-Mandu
Day 13 : Mandu
Day 14 : Mandu-Bhopal
Day 15 : Bhopal - Delhi
India Unplugged / PI-0342 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
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Get a brief peek into the history and culture of ancient India as you stroll around some of the most famous ancient monuments and temples of India with this specially designed tour.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Lucknow
Day 4 : Lucknow
Day 5 : Lucknow - Varanasi
Day 6 : Varanasi
Day 7 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Day 8 : Khajuraho-Orchha-Jhansi-Agra
Day 9 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 10 : Jaipur
Day 11 : Jaipur-Pushkar-Jodhpur
Day 12 : Jodhpur
Day 13 : Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
Day 14 : Udaipur
Day 15 : Udaipur-Delhi
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Get a brief peek into the history and culture of ancient India as you stroll around some of the most famous ancient monuments and temples of India with this specially designed tour.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Lucknow
Day 4 : Lucknow
Day 5 : Lucknow - Varanasi
Day 6 : Varanasi
Day 7 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Day 8 : Khajuraho-Orchha-Jhansi-Agra
Day 9 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 10 : Jaipur
Day 11 : Jaipur-Pushkar-Jodhpur
Day 12 : Jodhpur
Day 13 : Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
Day 14 : Udaipur
Day 15 : Udaipur-Delhi
Exotic India with Kathmandu / PC-640 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
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Visit and explore the best of the country along with an added attraction of Kathmandu with specially designed tour for beauty and history lovers.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Day 6 : Agra
Day 7 : Agra-Jhansi-Orchha
Day 8 : Khajuraho
Day 9 : Khajuraho-Varanasi
Day 10 : Varanasi
Day 11 : Varanasi-Kathmandu
Day 12 : Kathmandu
Day 13 : Kathmandu
Day 14 : Kathmandu-Delhi
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Visit and explore the best of the country along with an added attraction of Kathmandu with specially designed tour for beauty and history lovers.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Day 6 : Agra
Day 7 : Agra-Jhansi-Orchha
Day 8 : Khajuraho
Day 9 : Khajuraho-Varanasi
Day 10 : Varanasi
Day 11 : Varanasi-Kathmandu
Day 12 : Kathmandu
Day 13 : Kathmandu
Day 14 : Kathmandu-Delhi
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