Orchha
Founded after 1501 by the Bundela Rajput ruler Rudra Pratap Singh as the capital of one of central India's most powerful kingdoms, Orchha sits on the Betwa River in Madhya Pradesh, a short distance from Jhansi. Its palaces and temples from the medieval period remain largely intact, and the compact town has a modest café and restaurant scene alongside scenic river views.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population11,511
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.6 mi
Nearest airports
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Orchha: quick answers
Where is Orchha?
Orchha is in Niwari, India, about 13 km8.3 miles in a straight line from Jhansi.
How do you get to Orchha?
The nearest airport is Gwalior (GWL), about 2 hr 50 min away by road. The nearest train station is Orchha, about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Orchha?
The warmest month is May, averaging 35°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is July, with about 295 mm11.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Orchha?
OpenStreetMap lists 13 restaurants, 1 café and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Orchha?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Chirgaon.