Tucked away in the cloudy hill, 20 minutes away from Jhansi, is the heritage village of MP, called Orchha.
With a populace of just 15 thousand plus, this place is a pandora box for people who care for history. Situated by the Betwa River, this village is surrounded by the battlemented walls and approached by a causeway over a fine bridge of fourteen arches.
Orchha consists of a huge palace fort mainly the work of Maharaja Bir Singh Dev. It consists of several connected buildings like Raj Mandir, Jahangir Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, constructed at different times.
Don’t miss Ram Raja Temple in the main village market. Built on a square base and has an almost entirely plain exterior, relieved by projecting windows and a line of delicate domes along the summit.Hated the hideous color that’s painted on this monument!
NOT TO MISS the Numerous cenotaphs or chatris dot the vicinity of the fort and the Betwa River.
Gorgeous.... Orchha is enchanting...
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