Orchha is about 17 km from Jhansi by road, 30 to 40 minutes by auto, taxi or bus. Jhansi Junction is the major railhead for Orchha.
How do you go from Jhansi to Orchha by road?
Autos, taxis and local buses run from Jhansi to Orchha through the day. The road is short and easy; most visitors arrive at Jhansi by train and continue by road.
Is there a train from Jhansi to Orchha?
Jhansi Junction is one of the busiest stations in central India, with trains from Delhi, Bhopal and beyond. Orchha has a small station with few stopping trains.
Which is the nearest airport?
Gwalior and Khajuraho are the nearest airports.
Planning tips
- Ram Raja temple is unusual in that Ram is worshipped there as a king; aarti times are fixed, so check them for the day you visit.
- Orchha's palaces and chhatris along the Betwa are worth a second half-day.
- October to March is the comfortable season; summer afternoons in Bundelkhand are very hot.
Temples to plan around
- Ram Raja Temple, OrchhaOrchha
Distances are measured by road between the city centre or main shrine, and times assume normal traffic. Festivals, weekends, weather and road works can change both. Train timings change too — please check current schedules close to your travel date.