Orchha is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh.Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital.

Places Of Tourist Interest In Orchha

Jehangir Mahal: It was got Built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha.

Raj Mahal: This Magestic palace is Situated to the right of the quadrangle. It was built in the 17th century by Madhukar Shah,

Chaturbhuj Temple: Built upon a massive stone platform and reached by a steep flight of steps, the temple was specially constructed to enshrine the image of Rama that remained in the Ram Raja Temple.

Shahid Smarak: Commemorates the great freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad who lived and worked in hiding in Orchha during 1926 and 1927.

How To Reach Orchha
By Air: The nearest airport from Orchha is Khajuraho.
By Road: Orchha lies on the road between Jhansi (19 Km) and Khajuraho (178 Km). Gwalior, another important destination in Madhya Pradesh, is only 120kms away from Orchha by road.
by Rail: The nearest railhead is Jhansi, which is also a key junction in central India. Several trains link connect Jhansi to the rest of the country.