One of many majestic temples of Orchha
Orchha is a smalltown in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. Situated along the banks of River Betwa, this town boasts of numerous temples and forts that have withstood the test of time. I have traveled to this place twice and I still yearn for a few more trips to Orchha because the place has so much to offer.
India being a country of vivid weathers cools down to the freezing point in my home state. However, at the same time a few thousand kilometers down south in Orchha the weather is most pleasant. One can take a flight or take a train to reach here. Train rides in the winters through the plains of Central India is something one should always look forward to. Trains chugging through fields that expand beyond horizon is a surreal experience. Foggy mornings engulfing the locomotive while you wait for the tea vendor to give you a hot cup of tea at a bustling platform is a sight to behold.
The Welcome Sight at Orchha
And then there is Orchha, the train will halt at the nondescript railway station and for once you would think if it were actually going to be worth it to travel this far. However, the moment you step out of the train, towering forts would welcome you in all the directions. Royal Chhatris, (the Royal Cenotaphs) that are like a canopy above an architectural structure would be looking at you from a far-off distance. The Betwa river silently flowing by tells you the story of this 500-year-old wonderland if you listen silently.
A 500 year old civilization that has seen numerous wars and weathers, what could be a better storyteller than that
Jahangir Mahal at Orchha
Chaturbhuj Temple - literally meaning the one with four arms, this temple is located in the heart of the town and one can have a bird eye's view of entire Orchha from top of this temple. Countless stairs would lead you to the top of this temple but every step that you take on those stairs are going to be worth it when you reach at the top.
The Royal Courtyard at Orchha
While we stayed in a modest homestay, one could find luxury hotels as well in Orchha. And you have to believe me that even two days would not be enough to see around Orchha because it has so much to offer.
In the second part, we will explore other major destinations around Orchha.
Tarunji, you have described this place beautifully, now I also feel like paying a visit there. Truly, this place has great importance in our history.Thanks for sharing🙏
Thank you brother
The buildings shown in these photographs are wonderful. I like their architecture. Thank you for making me discover things I had never seen or heard of before.
Thank you for your kind words
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Wow .. mainn Orcha koi 2013 me gayi thi... mujhe yah jagah kafee pasand aayi. Yahaa par Raja Ram Mandir, light show, rafting and century me cycling, Khajuraho and shiv Mandir gayi thi. Main I think Pandavo ki koi GUfaa me bhi gayi thi and wo nadee bhi jahaa barsaat me bahut pani aata hai and aage 10 km tak nadee ki awaz jati hai barsaat me....
Orchha is love at first sight kind of place. And I have fallen thrice in love with Orchha, at first sight all the three times 😁
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Amazing and historical palce