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Notable
sights in the fort are the Shiva temple, Ganesh temple at the entrance,
and the Kadak Bijli cannon used in the uprising of 1857. The memorial
board reminds one of the hair-raising feat of the Rani Lakshmibai in
jumping on horseback from the fort. Nearby is the Rani Mahal, built in
the later half of the 19th century where there is now an archaeological
museum.
The fort extends to a sprawling 15 acres (61,000 m2) and this colossal
structure measures about 312m in length and 225m in width. On the whole,
there are twenty-two supports with a mammoth strengthening wall
surrounded by a moat on both sides. The shattered upholder on the
eastern side was rebuilt by the British, who also added a floor to Panch
Mahal.
Every year in the month of January–February a grand occasion is held
known as Jhansi Mahotsav when many eminent personalities and artists
perform their play.
Getting There
Orchha
town is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) away from Tikamgarh town,
which is the district headquarters of the district of the same name.
Jhansi town is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) away.
Orchha is well-connected by road
to the places like Jhansi, Gwalior and
Khajuraho. You can hire a taxi or bus
to reach Orchha from these places. The nearest railway junction to Orchha is
in Jhansi that is 16 kms away.
Rented taxis and cycle rickshaws
are the common modes of transportation in Orchha. The more energetic can
hire bicycles. Orchha is easily crossed on foot so simply walk around and
enjoy this historic town.
The nearest airport to Orchha is
Gwalior Airport
that is 113 kms from Orchha and
Khajuraho
Airport that is 155 kms away. You can hire a taxi or bus to reach Orchha
from these Airports.
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