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Beauty in the ruins, tombs, temples, forts and palaces is what Orchha is all about. Situated in the Bundelkhand region, this pretty locale is bestowed with natural beauty and splendor. It presents a matchless spectacle to the tourists and serves as a delight for the photographers. The beautiful place in the state of Madhya Pradesh tempts the travelers of different parts of the globe. Visitors will find most of the monuments and temples spread around the Betwa River and the reflection of the cenotaphs or the chattris of the Bundelkhand Kings on the sparkling water when the rays of sun falls on it are picture perfect on the lenses of the camera.
The historical monuments of Orchha still hold the charm and narrate stories of the war, peace, love and destruction. This effervescent city with the glorious past is renowned for the world class murals. The marvelous palaces and beautiful temples display outstanding frescos; it makes the viewers spellbound how precisely the paintings are done on the walls. The elegant architecture and the unique sequential development of the arches, domes, pillars and ledges of the various monuments in Orchha attract attention of the eye-balls of the viewers.
Inside the fort complex of Orchha, Raj Mahal is one of the oldest historical monuments is famous for the cenotaphs. The interiors of the palace are decorated beautifully with various types of murals. Jahangir Mahal is a reminder of the friendship between the Mughals and the Bundelas which lasted for long time. The visitors can have panoramic views of the surrounding area from the various balconies of the palace. Even the ruins of palace like Rai Praveen Mahal attract interest of the tourist. Though a small one, it is believed that the height of the palace was built to match the height of the trees of the surrounding gardens.
On a distant horizon of the Orchha Fort lies the Laxmi Narayan Temple which is hardly visible in the mist. It depicts a curious mix of fort and temple architecture with the grand display of murals which bring to live variety of religious and secular themes. Sprawls around the temple, there are many little shrines and memorials each with its poignant historical importance contributing to the beauty of Orchha. Nevertheless, Orchha is all about history and legends but it has natural splendor of a wonderful valley where the crystal-clear waters of the Betwa flow quietly along the banks for which solitude is a way of life. These Orchha tourist attractions allure the tourists to this small but enchanting place and hold an important place in the tourism map of India. This place is located on a close proximity to another famous tourist destination, Khajuraho. A Madhya Pradesh tour will give the visitors two wonderful treats in the fascinating place of Khajuraho and Orchha.
Small group tour allows the travelers to enjoy more as they get more time to explore the places with their friends and families. Exploring the places with the near and dear ones in the wonderful locations of Madhya Pradesh is perfect treat.