Located in northern part of the state of Madhya Pradesh, Orchha lies beside the Malwa plateau. The Betwa River waters this capital city of the Bundela rulers. The city of Orchha is well known for its excellent architecture. The place offers a perfect blend of traditionalism with modernity, existing in close cooperation with each other, never failing to disappoint the tourists visiting the place.

The city became the capital of the Bundelas in the year 1531. Raja Rudra Pratap moved the capital of the Bundelas to Orchha. The Bundelas then ruled the central part of India from Orchha till 1783. During this period the glory of the city was at its peak. The city gained prominence in the field of art and architecture. The town is today known for its palaces and temples built during this period.

Located on an island on River Betwa, the Orchha fort complex is the famous tourist spot of the town. There are number of palaces in the complex, which included the famous Jahangir Mahal, built by Bir Singh Deo in the early part pf the 17th century to mark the visit of the Mughal Emperor. A beautifully four- arched bridge takes you to this complex, situated on an island. You can visit it through the Tour Packages for Orchha. The other palaces of the fort are the Raj Mahal, known for its murals or wall painting, depicting religious themes, the Rai Parveen Mahal dedicated to the 17th-century poetess-musician.

The town is also famous for temples like the Raja Ram Temple, the Chaturbhuj temple and the Laxminarayan temple. The Raja Ram temple and the Chaturbhuj temple are associated with the legend of Lord Rama. The Laxminarayan temple is popular for its temple and fort architecture. There are frescoes in the temple depicting various aspects of human life. The interesting thing about it is that the color of these frescoes is still there.