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Orchha Resort, Orchha, *****

Set In A Medieval City Teeming With Palaces Temples And Cenotaphs Dating Back To The Bundela Dynasty The Orchha Resort Blends Old World Charm With Modern Amenities. Each Room Reflects The Influence Of The Rajputs Done Either In Light Pink Or Green The Rooms Have Marble With Inlay Work Conjuring Up Grandeur Of A Rich Past.

Location :
Distance From Gwalior Airport - 120 Kms - Distance From Khajuraho Airport - 160 Kms - Distance From Agra Airport - 225 Kms

Number of Rooms :
34 Rooms

Services & Amenities :
Doctor on call Money changer Laundry service Beach umbrella service Room service Ayurvedic treatment centre Yoga & meditation programmes Cultural show Travel assistance Sight-seeing & package Tours arranged on request Taxi service Pickup from Trivandrum Airport Welcome drinks Car parking facilities A Restaurant serving regional, Indian, tandoori, grilled, continental & Chinese cuisines, indoor games and boating.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :
There are a number of tourist spots in Orchha. The main attraction of Orchha is the Orchha fort complex, located on an island on River Betwa, having a number of palaces to visit within it. A four-arched bridge leads to the fort complex on the island.

The Jahangir Mahal, which was built by Bir Singh Deo in the early part pf the 17th century to mark the visit of the Mughal Emperor, is an important monument of this fort. It is known for its delicate work on one hand and balanced with strong masonry on the other.

Raj Mahal, the second palace in this fort complex is well known for its murals, depicting religious themes. The Rai Parveen Mahal, dedicated to the 17th-century poetess-musician, is the third palace within this complex and is set amongst well-laid gardens.

The Raja Ram Temple, which was formerly a palace, is an important tourist spot. According to legend, Lord Ram appeared in dream of the then ruler Madhukar Shah. The ruler subsequently brought an idol of Lord Ram and placed it in this palace, before installing it into a temple. However, when the time of installation approached, the idol refused to move from its present place. The king had to recall his dream, which had indicated that the idol would remain in the place, where it was first placed. Thus this palace became a temple and Lord Ram is worshipped here as a king. The Chaturbhuj temple in Orchha was the original destination of the idol of Lord Ram. This temple has been decorated with religious symbols on the outside, while the interiors are stark.

The Laxminarayan temple is a unique blend of temple and fort architecture. The frescoes within this temple depict social and secular themes. These frescoes have retained their vibrant colors.

The Phool Bagh is a well-laid garden and was the resting place of the erstwhile Bundela rulers. This garden has fountains, pavilions and ingenious water ventilation system.

The Shahid Smarak commemorating the martyrdom of Chandrashekhar Azad, the great freedom fighter, is an important place to visit. Other places to visit in Orchha include the shrine of Siddh Baba Ka Sthan, Jugal Kishore, Janki Mandir, Dinman Hardul's palace, Sunder Mahal, and the Hanuman Mandir at Ochharedwara.