Places to See in Orchha
Laxminarayan Temple
Laxminarayan Temple is one of the three important temple located in Orchha. The temple is an amalgamation of temple and fort architecture. It is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi and built with the help of bricks and lime mortar. The temple is known to possess many beautiful frescoes and paintings on its walls. Read More.....
Chattris of Orchha
Chattris of Orchha are the most popular sites in the city. The chattris are the memoirs of the Bundela kings. There are 14 chattris or cenotaphs that are laid down in a row, along the Betwa river. Read More.....
Sunder Mahal
It is a beautiful palace, which was built by Prince Dhurbhajan, the son of Raja Jhujhar Singh. It is known to be a pilgrimage site for the Muslims. Read More.....
Phool Bagh
Phool Bagh bears the testimony of the aristocracy of the Bundela kings. It was a summer retreat of the Orchha kings. It was built in the memory of Dinman Hardaul, who died as a martyr. Read More.....
Ram Raja Temple
Ram Raja Temple is one of the beautiful temple in Orchha. The temple had once been a palace belonging to Madhukar Shah. Legends believe that Lord Rama came to the dream of the Raja and this lead him to bring the idol of Lord Rama to the palace. After installing the idol in the palace, the king transformed the palace into a temple. Read More.....
Dinman Hardaul's Palace
Dinman Hardaul's Palace of Orchha in Madhya Pradesh speaks volumes about the respect and love between brothers. An architectural marvel of the ancient times, the Dinman Hardaul's Palace bears relics to the rich religious history and cultural ancestry of the place during the ancient times.
According to a historical legend, Dinman Hardaul's Palace was constructed in honor of the great religious leader, Hardaul who sacrificed his life for his elder brother. The elder brother of Dinman Hardaul, Jhujhar had suspected that his younger brother was romantically involved with his long time companion and friend. Dinman Hardaul who was a highly religious person decided end his life to show his virtuous nature to Jhujhar. Read More.....
Raj Mahal
Raj Mahal was built by Madhukar Shah, the predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo, across the granite bridge. The palace is known for its elaborate interiors and intricate detailing. Visitors are allowed to enter the palace daily between 1000 hours 1700 hours.
The construction of the Raj Mahal of Orchha started under Rudra Pratap. However, the construction of palace completed under Madhukar Shah. The Raj Mahal in Orchha contains raised balconies and luxurious royal quarters. Read More.....
Rai Parveen
One of the prime travel attractions in Orchha, the Rai Parveen Mahal is a three storied beautiful palace that has history embedded in its every stone and brick.
The Rai Parveen Mahal in Orchha was built by Maharajah Indrajit Singh 1618. Read More.....
Jehangir Mahal
Chaturbhuj Temple
The splendid architectural edifice of the Chaturbhuj Temple was built by Raja Madhukar at the insistence of his wife, Maharani Ganesh Kunwar during the years of 1558 and 1573. Chaturbhuj Temple of Orchha in Madhya Pradesh bears relics to the rich religious history and architectural legacy of the bygone era. Read More.....
Last Updated on : 20/09/2013
