Orchha Selected in the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites

THE MADHYA Pradesh Tourism Board announces that the historical town -Orchha, situated in Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh has been included in UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sites.

Shri Surendra Singh Baghel, Minister of tourism & Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) shared that a detailed proposal was made by the tourism department in collaboration with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and was sent to the UNESCO’s in this regard.

Madhya Pradesh Tourism facilitates as the enormous scope for tourism covering, heritage, wildlife, cultural, pilgrimage, tribal, rural tourism etc. Madhya Pradesh is one of the favourite destinations for domestic and international tourist and the contribution of the state in National tourism growth is fairly high. Orchha as the city is special in itself. 

This ancient town has two magnificent towers (Saavan and Bhadon), along with four palaces namely Jahangir Palace, Raj Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Rai Praveen Mahal etc. These magnificent building of Bundelkhand’s heritage are an unparalleled depiction of cultural and charming devotional beauty. The stones carved idols of God and Goddess, along with the painting of animals and birds reflecting the pristine master art of the painters.

Chaturbhuj Temple, Lakshmi Narayan temple is impeccable and fine examples of stone carving and paintings. It is the only place in India where Lord Ram is worshipped as King and has a dedicated temple called Sri Raja Mandir. Apart from the tourist who visits Orchha for its architectural and historical magnificence, there is a constant flow of other tourists who are nature lovers, wildlife enthusiast and those who like to experience the water sports ( river rafting ) after the monsoon season. 

Premium accommodation and food experience are catered for by the facilities maintained by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) as well as private hotels in the town. Orchha has fairly good connectivity with all the major cities and other tourist destinations via road & railway route. The nearest airports are Khajuraho and Gwalior.

The sincere efforts of Madhya Pradesh tourism to manifest such aspects of tourism to the rest of the world so that tourist can come and explore the heart of India – Madhya Pradesh.