Orchha

Orchha is situated on the banks of the Betwa river. It is located around 80 km away from Tikamgarh district in Madhya Pradesh and 15 km from Jhansi of Uttar Pradesh. The ancient town is famous for its Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha fort complex, Raja Mahal among others.

Orchha highlights the magnificence and splendor of the Bundelas. Snuggled in the lustrous Bundelkhand countryside, this beautiful place is bestowed with natural beauty and grandeur. A small sleepy village encircled by a woodsy forest looks more beautiful with its majestic temples and garish monuments.

Orchha is also famous for its two elevated minarets called Saavan and Bhadon and its four palaces -Jahangir Palace, Raj Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Rai Praveen Mahal -- and for its concept of open bungalows, stone work windows, animal statues depicting the culture of Bundelkhand.

Orchha, the slumber town of Bundelkhand, India was hidden for many years, but the incredible huge cenotaphs, palace like temples and magnificent palaces couldn’t remain hidden any more. The “rich in architecture” town of Orchha caught attention of Bollywood and in fact Hollywood film makers. In the last couple of years Orchha hosted celebrities like Bipasha Basu for her Hollywood movie “Serendipity”, Katrina Kaif for her popular Slice Mango Drink Ad film, and the major star cast of “Surya Putra Karn”.

The shimmering river Betwa, lush grasslands and mesmerize architecture of mammoth cenotaphs make a stunning backdrop for the shooting of movies and ad films. Apart from that the serene, peaceful ambiance adds to the comfort of shooting uninterrupted in Orchha.

Contact Person

Collector Niwari
Composite Collectorate Building, Niwari, Madhya Pradesh-472442
Phone Number: +91-7680-232101(O), 252201(R)
Email: dmniwari[dash]mp[at]mp[dot]gov[dot]in