Orchha
Vultures now have sole possession of the palaces of this once great citadel. And yet they seem fitting owners of these dramatic, forsaken buildings on the banks of the Betwa River. Orchha is a treasure trove of palaces, temples and royal cenotaphs built in the Hindu-Islamic style during the Bundela reign. Towering above the modest town, they make for stunning vistas at sunset.Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital.
Among the many delightfully evocative buildings is the Jehangir Mahal. This multi-tiered palace is topped by graceful chhatris and soaring temple spires.
Laxminarayan Temple and Raj Mahal have vibrant murals encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes, bringing the walls and ceilings to rich life.
