Things to do in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

Orchha is a city near the city of Niwari in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh state, India.

17 places to visit in and around Orchha, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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   Orchha Fort complex

   The Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices, is located in the Orchha town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

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   Jahangir Mahal, Orchha

   Jahangir Mahal, Citadel of Jahangir, Orchha Palace, Mahal-e-Jahangir Orchha, Jahangir Citadel is a citadel and garrison located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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   Jhansi Fort

   Jhansi Fort or Jhansi ka Qila is a fortress situated on a large hilltop called Bangira, in Uttar Pradesh. It served as a stronghold of the Karhade Brahmin Kings in Balwant Nagar from the 11th through the 17th century.

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   Pravin Rai Mahal

   Pravin Rai Mahal is a palace in Madhya Pradesh built by prince Indrajit Singh in 1618. It was built for his love interest, Pravin Rai, who was a beautiful poet and musician, also known as the "Nightingale of Orchha".

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   Ram Raja Temple

   Ram Raja Temple is a Hindu temple in Orchha, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India. In this temple Raja Ram is accompanied by Sita, brother Lakshmana, Maharaj Sugriva and Narsingh Bhagwan.

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   Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary

   Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary also known Orchha Nature Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary located in Niwari district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was established in 1994.

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   Fort Complex

   The fort complex is a great place to visit; hit this first to obtain an all-day ticket good for all the sights in Orchha. Divided into 3 parts, it consists of:

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   Chaturbhuj Temple

   Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, is a Hindu temple, situated at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, India.

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   Sunder Mahal

   This small palace, almost in ruins today is still a place of pilgrimage for Muslims. Dhurjban, son of Jhujhar, embraced Islam when he wed a Muslim girl at Delhi. He spent the latter part of his life in prayer and meditation and came to be r

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    Rani Mahal

    The Rani Mahal is a royal palace in the city of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The palace was built by Raghu Nath-II of the Newalkar family, subedar of Jhansi.

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    Cenotaphs

    There are 14 Chhatris or Memorials to the rulers of Orchha, grouped along the Kanchan Ghat of the river Betwa on the south end of town. You can climb up to the roof for views of the river (keeper wants ₹100 tip for unlocking the stairs).

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    Lakshmi-Narayan Temple

    The style is an interesting synthesis of fort and temple moulds. The interiors contain the most exquisite of Orchha's wall paintings. Covering the walls and ceiling of three halls, these murals are vibrant compositions and cover a variety o

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    St. Jude's Shrine, Jhansi
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    Phool Bagh

    Laid out as a formal garden, this complex testifies to the refined aesthetic qualities of the Bundelas. A central row of fountains culminates in an eight pillared palace-pavilion. A subterranean structure below was the cool summer retreat o

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    Jarai-ka-Math
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    Barua Sagar Tal
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    Sukma Dukma Dam

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