The medieval city of Orchha , in the state of Madhya Pradesh, seems to have frozen in time, its palaces and temples still retaining their original grandeur. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris. The Betwa River , on whose banks Orchha lies, and the forests around it attract tourist to this place.

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The main attraction of Orchha is the Orchha fort complex, located on an island on River Betwa, having a number of palaces to visit within it. A four-arched bridge leads to the fort complex on the island.

The Jahangir Mahal, which was built by Bir Singh Deo in the early part pf the 17th century to mark the visit of the Mughal Emperor, is an important monument of this fort. It is known for its delicate work on one hand and balanced with strong masonry on the other.

The Raj Mahal , the second palace in this fort complex is well known for its murals, depicting religious themes. The Rai Parveen Mahal, dedicated to the 17th-century poetess-musician, is the third palace within this complex and is set amongst well-laid gardens.

The Raja Ram Temple , which was formerly a palace, is an important tourist spot. According to legend, Lord Ram appeared in dream of the then ruler Madhukar Shah. The ruler subsequently brought an idol of Lord Ram and placed it in this palace, before installing it into a temple.

The Laxminarayan Temple is a unique blend of temple and fort architecture. The frescoes within this temple depict social and secular themes. These frescoes have retained their vibrant colors.

The Phool Bagh is a well-laid garden and was the resting place of the erstwhile Bundela rulers. This garden has fountains, pavilions and ingenious water ventilation system.

Mandu is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Tourists will find Mandu to be a ghost city surrounded by mountains and drained by mountainous streams. The gorgeous land of Mandu looks even more exotic during mon­soon. The aquatic birds search for mates by the side of the lake and it is not impossible to hear the roar of tigers at night: from the town though you may not see the big cats.

Gwalior is one of the popular excursion to Orccha, which is an important city of Madhya Pradesh . It is an ancient city, famous for its old and large fort. According to a legend, Gwalior derives its name from a great sage Gwalipa who cured a chief of the Kachwaha clan suffering from leprosy. Today, it is the site of factories producing cotton, yarn, paint, ceramics, chemicals, and leather products.