{"id":30869,"date":"2018-11-29T01:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=30869"},"modified":"2025-03-18T21:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:57:42","slug":"orchha-india-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/orchha-india-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Orchha is an underrated addition to any India itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Orchha might just be the greatest Indian town you\u2019ve never heard of.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can distinctly remember carefully looking over my <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/india\/delhi-kathmandu-160589\">Delhi to Kathmandu <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">itinerary before departure, and having no discernable idea of where Orchha was, or why it might be worth including on an India itinerary. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, I knew Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Kathmandu, and other hotspots, but my mind just drew a blank when it came to Orchha. It\u2019s a wonderful thing, too, because when you have no preconceptions about a place, you\u2019re leaving the door wide open to be wowed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orchha, as it turns out, is a very different side of India, and one that I\u2019m very happy I became acquainted with. In many ways, Orchha was the unsung hero of the trip, as it offered an intimate look into a different pace of life with a history that was both fascinating and captivating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30871\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-India_Orchha_ss_797062078.jpg\" alt=\"Orchha India\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-India_Orchha_ss_797062078.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-India_Orchha_ss_797062078-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-India_Orchha_ss_797062078-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-India_Orchha_ss_797062078-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This town, one that\u2019s only recently been considered through the lens of tourism, offers something that few other places in India can which, for me, makes it a must-visit when in <strong><a href=\"\/india\" data-wpil=\"url\">India<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why come to Orchha?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded at the turn of the 16th century by Rudra Pratep Singh, Orchha quickly became of some importance because of the impressive and opulent fort that was built there during Singh\u2019s reign, as well as his own showing of independence and military might. He was a chief of Bundela Rajput descent who reigned over the city from 1501 to 1531, during which time he accomplished an awful lot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s remarkable about Orchha is that, compared to other Indian towns and cities, it remains very much unchanged from its original formation. The town has a distinct medieval aura that woos you with its charm. Sure, modern daily life swirls around the town, but the building blocks of the town are clearly and delightfully historical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30874\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/image-62755-e1543102736685.jpg\" alt=\"Orchha India\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a population of about 10,000 people, Orchha provides the perfect counterpoint to cities like Delhi which, quite literally, have populations thousands of times the size. I can speak from experience when noting this, as, among my group, Orchha was a clear crowd favourite, and I firmly believe that\u2019s because it\u2019s just so different from everything else we experienced in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/india\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN INDIA WITH INTREPID TRAVEL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What should I see and do in Orchha? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orchha, due to its size, is a really manageable city from a tourist perspective. During our visit, Intrepid set up guided tours of major sights, but we also had a fair bit of time to explore on our own, which I actually really appreciated. This setup ensured that I covered my bases from a historical perspective, but that I also had some room to make this part of the trip \u201cmy own,\u201d and discover on my own terms. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of making \u201cmy own\u201d trip ironically consisted of discovering with others in my group. John and I actually ended up bonding over our experience at Orchha\u2019s funerary temples (known as Chhatris), which wasn\u2019t on the itinerary, but meant a lot to both of us. We also ended up seeing some other members of our group there as well, and taking a few fun photos together, which only added to the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30876\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7904-1-e1543102811600.jpg\" alt=\"Orchha India\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of how you choose to tackle the town, here\u2019s what I\u2019d recommend seeing:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Orchha Fort Complex <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Orchha, you simply won\u2019t be able to miss the Orchha Fort Complex, even if you wanted to. This sight dominates the skyline and the feeling of the town. The complex consists of the fort itself, but more broadly refers to the palaces and temples in the same area of the fort itself, as well as the gardens and pavilions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/india-nepal-group-trip\/\"><strong>READ MORE: THE MAGIC OF MOVING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE IN INDIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main palaces which are worth seeing are Raja Mahal (Raja Mandir), Jehangir Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal. Jehangir Mahal in particular is spectacular, and will likely resemble nothing you\u2019ve seen previously in your life. If you\u2019re a fan of Indo-Islamic architecture, then you\u2019ve hit the proverbial jackpot. It was built in the 17th century by the ruler Vir Singh Deo, who built it as a warm welcome for the visit of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apparently the welcome wasn\u2019t warm enough, as the two engaged in a bloody war shortly thereafter with Jahangir\u2019s troops coming out on top. However, it wasn\u2019t long before Vir Singh Deo again was back on top, and he remained a proud fugitive the rest of his life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30873\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/image-62541-e1543102711989.jpg\" alt=\"Orchha India\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><b>Chaturbhuj Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the Orchha Fort Complex, you couldn\u2019t avoid the Chaturbhuj Temple even if you wanted to. The spherical spires stretch nearly 350 feet into the air and are impressive and imposing to say the least. The temple was started by Madhukar Shah, but completed by his son, Vir Singh Deo in the 17th century. The temple is dedicated to the god Vishnu, which is exemplified by the name \u201cchaturbhuj,\u201d which in sanskrit literally translates to \u201cone who has four arms.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at dates, it\u2019s clear the Bundela Rajputs went on an unprecedented building spree in the early 17th century and constructed an impressive collection of buildings and temples, most of which are still standing today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR OFFERS, GIVEAWAYS, TRAVEL TIPS AND STORIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chhatris<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cenotaphs are living monuments which pay respect to Orchha\u2019s past royalty, including the likes of Vir Singh Deo, which is separated away from the rest of the cenotaphs near the water. As I mentioned before, during our afternoon off, myself and another participant, John, moseyed on down and were in awe when we got there. Chhatris, right on the banks of the Betwa River, is just a 10 or so minute walk from the center of the town, and I\u2019d strongly recommend a visit. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A cooking class to remember<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30875 aligncenter\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/image-63168-e1543102755399.jpg\" alt=\"Orchha India\" width=\"550\" height=\"828\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cooking class which you can take part in with Intrepid might just have been the highlight of my time in India, if only because we were warmly welcomed into someone\u2019s home in Orchha for the experience. We learned about the local cuisine in an intimate cooking demonstration in a local family\u2019s home. The kids were working on their homework with dad, and mom graciously made a meal from scratch, then we were able to indulge, and it was scrumptious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding what went into the meal (which was, as it turns out, equal parts spice and love) altered my experience and appreciation for Indian cuisine. While I do love solo travel, I really don\u2019t see how I would have had this experience without Intrepid\u2019s support for and connection to the local community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"text-decoration-line: underline; text-align: center;\" href=\"\/adventures\/cooking-demo-connections-india\/\"><strong>READ MORE ABOUT THIS MEMORABLE COOKING CLASS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, our local leader, Chime, played a big part in elaborating upon and contextualizing the importance of cooking in Indian culture and, once again, served as an important bridge for our knowledge of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30877\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30877\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30877\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/image-63216-e1543103276652.jpg\" alt=\"Orchha India\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delicious food from the demo<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Oh to be in Orchha Again<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than big cities like <strong><a href=\"\/india\">Delhi and Kathmandu<\/a><\/strong>, I yearn to be back in Orchha. In many ways, Orchha is like one big outdoor museum, where you\u2019re immersed in the town\u2019s history and stories. That\u2019s what I keep coming back to with Orchha, the sense that you can get the story and see the town without much effort because almost all of the town is worth seeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I also know the value of going to a place like Orchha and putting in that effort to understand and appreciate what makes the town unique. They\u2019ve got a proud heritage that you\u2019d be remiss not to dive into while you\u2019re a guest in the town. It\u2019s a history that I didn\u2019t know that I\u2019m now personally attached to, and I\u2019m grateful for that. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Places like Orchha \u2013 smaller places that can sometimes get lost in the tourist fray \u2013 provide value because you don\u2019t have a set of expectations for the town or city to live up to. You get to arrive with an open mind and heart, and simply let yourself get swept away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to be swept away by the magic of India? <a href=\"\/india\" data-wpil=\"url\">Check out Intrepid&#8217;s range of small group tours.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Image credits from top to bottom: Intrepid Travel x2, Christ Mitchell x5.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than big cities like Delhi and Kathmandu, I yearn to be back in Orchha. 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