Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Orchha is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, India, and lies on the Betwa River. This city still has the essence of the medieval era. Visit the monuments in an air-conditioned transport with a professional guide & get amazed by the architectural and structural grandeur which still can be seen in the temple and palaces here. Explore the palatial abodes and other popular structures built by great rulers of past.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Delhi Airport Service

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Camera charges at monuments
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Orchha Fort

one hour

The Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple and other edifices, is located in the Orchha town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Chhatris Cenotaphs

one hour

There are 14 Chhatris built on the banks of the Betwa River, in the memory of the rulers of Orchha. This bearer of the melancholic ruins is a not to be missed tourist destination.
Jahangir Mahal

30 min

Built in the honour of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the palace is decked every bit with royal appeal Built by Raja Bir Singh Deo in the seventeenth century, this grand palace has plenty of historical appeals. The walls of the palace are carved in strong lines, counterbalanced by delicate chhatris and trellis work, giving it a sparkly look of medieval times. Being a focal point of the visit for tourists, the monument conveys an effect of extraordinary richness.
Ram Raja Temple

30 min

Ram Raja Temple is the only temple in India where Rama is worshipped as a king in a palace. According to legends, the queen Ganesh Kunwari wife of the King of Orchha Madhukar Shah Ju Dev took a vow that she would go to Ayodhya and return with the child form of Ram or else she would drown herself in Ayodhya's Sarayu River. On reaching Ayodhya, the Queen started praying to Lord Ram near Sarayu River. The Queen fasted and prayed for about a month but Lord Ram did not appear, so eventually in despair, she jumped into the river at midnight. Just then something magical happened and Lord Ram appeared in child form in the Queen’s lap. Lord Ram told the queen that he was happy with her prayers and she could ask for a boon, at which the queen asked Ram to come with her in child form to Orchha. Ram agreed to go but he put forth three conditions: “I will travel only in Pukh Nakshatra. Secondly, once I reach Orchha, I will be the King of Orchha. Thirdly, the first place you seat me will be my final place of stay and will be famous by the name of Ramraja.“
Lakshmi Temple

30 min

An exceptional blend of temple and fort architecture, Laxmi Narayan Temple was constructed during the reign of Raja Bir Singh Deo, with lime mortar and bricks. The frescos and paintings within the walls of the temple are a blend of Mughal and Bundel forms of art. These frescos illustrate certain social and secular themes. Inside, the carvings are displayed in a geometrical pattern and there are scenes from the life of Lord Krishna, adorned with flowers and animals.