Overview Orcha
- Founded on:
- 1501
- Founded by:
- Rudra Pratap Singh
- State:
- Madhya Pradesh
- Coordinates:
- 25°21′N 78°38′E
- Population:
- 20000
- Average high temprature °C (°F):
- 31.76 (82.77)
- Average low temprature °C (°F):
- 13.7 (55.66)
- Best time to travel:
- October - March
Monuments / Historical Places / Sightseeing in Orcha
Jahangir Mahal one magnificent heritage built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo was built in the loving memory of Emperor Jahangir. Here you will also find chattris that cover the palace and it looks as if it is crowned by the umbrellas. From this palace you can also take a great look at the mind boggling soaring spires and also cenotaphs of the temples.
Raj Mahal is one of the most beautiful attractions here that depicts the lifestyle of the royal kings in the Raj Mahal. It is at the right side of the quadrangle and here you will also find very beautiful and colorful murals on the walls which are religiously designed. Here you can also take a look at a few other royal architectures which will depict the lifestyle of the kings that lived there.
Chaturbhuj temple was first a place and then turned out to be a temple. It is a real unbelievable fact that the statue of Ram was brought here during the construction of the temple and then it was not possible to move it by anybody. This is the only temple where Ram is considered and worshiped as the king. Here you can also witness the greatest and the most splendid architecture.
Sunder mahal palace is one another great thing to watch though it is in a ruined state it is one of the most visited place by the pilgrims those who are Muslims.
Many other places that you cana lso take up a look at include Dinman Hardaul’s memorial and also the phool bagh.
Orcha Photo Gallery
-
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
-
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
-
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
-
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
-
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
How to reach Orcha
When you want to take a look at this place it is certain that you will also have to think about how you can travel there. Taking help of the railways is one good method because the nearest station is Jhansi and it just 18kms away from Orcha. This place is also reachable from all the different metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi and also many other places too. Buses and also the other local transport can be taken help of when you are here.
Orcha Car Rental-Hire a car for Orcha Tours / Sightseeing
Hire a Luxury / Economy Budget Car / coach.
