After breakfast, we travel to Orchha by road. In the afternoon we visit Orchha. Founded in the 16th century by the Bundela king, Rudhra Pratap, on the banks of the Betwa River, Orchha is a medieval city frozen in time and space, existing even today as it must have done in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was built. The countryside undulates gently between riverine plains and rolling forest-clad hills and the landscape is dotted with palaces and temples, a fortress and cenotaphs. The architecture is a synthesis of traditional Hindu, hybrid Indo-Saracenic and ornate Mughal. One of the finest sights is the view of the cenotaphs from across the Betwa River. We visit the Jehangir Mahal, the most grandiose structure in Orchha; the Raja Mahal Rai Praveen Mahal.

This part of the adventure is way off the beaten track. Few tourists take the time to visit these villages but they have some interesting sites to offer. It was a nice afternoon visit to this village but here is the bonus; we found an ATM that we could get money out of. I know, I know, I know….not a big deal?! But it is if all the Rupee you brought was worthless and the lineups are so long you can’t stop and get good ones. But we did here!