Orchha, famous for its excellent architecture, is in northern part of the state of Madhya Pradesh, which has the meaning in itself as “Hidden Place”. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chief captain Rudra Pratap and this stretch land along with the Betwa river was selected by him due to an ideal site for his caption of succeeding rulers. It is the place where a traveler can find the perfect blending of traditionalism with modernity, existing in close cooperation with each other and never failing to disappoint. Orchha became the capital of the Bundelas in the year 1531 and the central part of the India was ru;led by the Bundelas from Orchha till 1783. The beautiful glimpse of enchanting exteriors and interiors decorated by beautiful Bundela school of painting and their immaculate attraction and relate stories of war and peace, of love and destruction can be explored here only.

Fast Facts about Orchha
Location: Situated in the state Madhya Pradesh in central India.
Tourist Attractions: Temples of Orchha, Phool Bagh, the Chhattris, The Jehangir Mahal, The Sheesh Mahal.
Best Hangout : Phool Bagh, the Betwa River side.
Best Season : October to March.

How to approach there
Air : Nearest airports from Orchha are Gwalior (25Kms) or Khajuraho (1732 Kms.).
Rail : The nearest railway station is at Jhansi (18 km from Orchha).
Road : Well connected with the Road ways. Orchha lies on the Jhansi - Khajuraho road. Regular bus services connected Orchha with Jhansi.

Places to visit:-

Rai Parveen Mahal
Rai Praveen, famous poetess and musician, was the beautiful paramour of Raja Indramani (1672-76) and allowed to sent Delhi on the demand of the Emperor Akbar, who was captivated by her. The Mughal Emperor was so impressed by the purity of her love for Indramani that he sent her back to Orchha. The amazing structure were designed for her as two-storeyed brick structure to match the height of the trees in the surrounding, marvelous landscaped gardens of Anand Mahal, with its octagonal flower beds and elaborate water supply system.

Jehangir Mahal
Jehangir Mahal, peace of attractive art and culture, was constructed by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. For giving the praise and the respect to the Mughal emperor Jehangir, it was constructed, when he paid a state visit in the 17th century. Jahangir Mahal, conveying an effect of extraordinary richness with its fabulous lines, are counterbalanced by delicate chhatris and trellis work.

Chaturbhuj Temple
Chaturbhuj Temple, that was purely structures to preserve the image of Lord Rama that remained in the Ram Raja Temple, was constructed upon a enormous stone podium and arrived at by a steep flight of steps. Lotus emblems and other symbols of religious significance gives an enchanted looks of the delicate exterior ornamentation.

Dinman Hardaul's Palace
The history of this place is related to Hardaul who was the son of Bir Singh Ju Deo and died to prove his blamelessness to his elder brother Jhujhar who cast fears on his relationship with his (Jhujhar's) spouse. This saintly prince was, after his martyrdom, worshipped as a god and even today, the villages of Bundelkhand contain platform like shrines where Hardaul is worshipped.

Raj Mahal
Raj Mahal is positioned to the right of the courtyard, built in the 17th century by Madhukar Shah, the deeply religious ancestor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. The plain exteriors, crowned by chhatris, give way to interiors with delicate murals, strongly colorful on a variety of religious themes.

LaxminarayanTemple
Laxminarayan Temple is with a flagstone path to the Ram Raja Temple. The way of design is an interesting synthesis of fort and temple moulds. The interiors of Temple contain the most exquisite of Orchha's wall paintings. They are in pure state of preservation, with the colours retaining their vivid quality.

Phool Bagh
Phool Bagh is the example of complex testifies to the refined aesthetic qualities of the Bundelas. A middle row of fountains culminates in an eight pillared palace-pavilion. A subterranean structure below was the cool summer retreat of the Orchha kings.