|
|
|
Orchha (or Urchha) is a town in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh state,
India.The historic town of Orchha, nestled on
the banks of river Betwa, was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Pratap.
The Betwa River, on whose banks Orchha lies, and the forests around it attract tourist to this place.
The architectural splendor of the monuments in Orchha reflects the glory of its rulers. Here,
the river Betwa splits into seven channels, also called the Satdhara. Legend goes that this is in honour of
the seven erstwhile Chiefs of Orchha.
The ancient town seems frozen in time, with its many monuments continuing to retain their original grandeur
even to this day. Here you will find some of the most fascinating temples and palaces that will help you
realise a childhood fantasy - travsitelling back in time!
Datia palace, a 7 storeyed architectural spectacle is solely made from bricks and stones One of the most popular and sacred pilgrimage spots in india Noted for its many beautiful temples, datia is also referred as 'laghu vrindavan' An ancient town, Datia finds its mention in The Mahabharata by the name of 'Daityavakra' A market centre for food grains and cotton products
Gwalior fort - 'the pearl amongst fortresses in India' The Chaturbhuj temple at Gwalior fort has the first ever written Zero The Tansen music festival is celebrated every year on Tansen's tomb in Gwalior The wizard of hockey, Dhyan Chand, was from Gwalior One of the carpets in Jai Vilas Palace took nearly 12 years to weave
There is no direct flight connectivity to Orchha. The nearest airport is in Gwalior, some 140 away from the same.
Nearest Airport: Khajuraho Airport (HJR) - 143 kms from Orchha
There is no direct road connectivity to Orchha. Jhansi is the nearest bus stop, 16 km away from the same.
There is no direct rail connectivity to Orchha. Jhansi railway station is the nearest railway station to the site, 18 km away from the same.
Orchha is a small place and it is possible to get around or use cycles which are available too.
| Month | High/Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°/ 10° | 4 days |
| February | 27°/ 12° | 1 days |
| March | 31°/ 17° | 2 days |
| April | 37°/ 22° | 0 days |
| May | 42°/ 27° | 0 days |
| June | 41°/ 29° | 4 days |
| July | 34°/ 26° | 15 days |
| August | 31°/ 24° | 28 days |
| September | 30°/ 24° | 26 days |
| October | 32°/ 21° | 4 days |
| November | 31°/ 18° | 0 days |
| December | 22°/ 10° | 1 days |
October to March is the best time to visit Orchha. However, you can also visit during the monsoons as rains are mostly average here. The town is exuberant during the festive season of Dusshera and in winters when the weather is pleasant making it an ideal time to explore the historical and architectural glory of Orchha. Summers invite extreme temperature and are usually avoided by travellers.
