Orchha

How to reach Orchha

Air : Nearest airport is at Gwalior (119 km), which is connected with regular flights from Delhi & Bhopal.

Rail : Nearest railhead is Jhansi (16 km), on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai main lines. All major mail and express trains stop at Jhansi.

Road : Orchha lies on a diversion from the Jhansi-Khajuraho road. Regular bus services connect Orchha with Jhansi. Tempos and taxis are also available.

Destinations Near from Orchha
The historic city of Jhansi is 18 km from Orchha. It is a famous tourist destination and is known for the exploits of Rani Jhansi, who played an important role in fighting the British during the revolt of 1857. A number of monuments belonging to this period including Jhansi Fort and Rani Jhansi’s Palace are important tourist attractions of Jhansi

Accommodation
Orchha has an increasing number of places to stay. Budget accommodation ranges from the extremely cheap and soulless state-run rest houses in the main bazaar to the typical backpacker hangouts with communal and/or attached bathrooms, 24-hour hot water and even generators for the frequent power cuts.

1. Amar Mahal
2. Fortview Rest House
3. MPSTDC Betwa Cottages
4. MPSTDC Sheesh Mahal
5. Orchha Resort
6. Shri Mahant

Climate
It is hot in summer and cool and pleasant in winter. Hence, the best time to tour this city is from October to March.

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