The town of Orchha is located in the Tikamgarh District of Madhya Pradesh with the River Betwa flowing by its side. The place is a part of the erstwhile princely state of Bundelkhand and was founded by its chief named Rudra Pratap Singh in the 16th century A.D.
How to Reach Orchha
- By Air: The nearest airport is Khajuraho. Several airlines connect it to other major cities of India like Delhi, Varanasi.
- By Rail: The nearest railhead is Jhansi which is an important junction in central India. Several train links connect Jhansi to the rest of the country.
- By Road: Orchha lies on the road between Jhansi and Khajuraho. Gwalior is only 120kms away from Orchha by road.
Like most other parts of the country, the town of Orchha can be reached by the three prime means of transport viz. roadway, railway, and airway. Orchha is well connected by road with the other important Cities in Madhya Pradesh and hence indirectly with other parts of the country.
The following are the distances that separate Orchha from the respective cites in Madhya Pradesh:
- 19 kilometers from Jhansi
- 120 kilometers from Gwalior
- 178 kilometers from Khajuraho
The railway station at Jhansi, through which trains to several parts of the country pass, serves as the nearest railhead to Orchha.
Orchha can also be reached by availing flights from various cities of India like Delhi and Varanasi that fly to the Khajuraho Airport, which is the nearest to Orchha. Hence, witnessing some of the interesting historical relics is at your will.
