Ideal Duration: 1 hours
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Gwalior
Nearest Railway Station: Orchha
Raja Mahal is one of the famous tourist spots of Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. Its construction began in the 16th century by Rudra Pratap Singh and was completed in the 17th century during the rule of Madhukar Shah.
The architecture of Raja Mahal is beautiful, and the main feature of this palace include lavish royal accommodations and elevated balconies. The interior of the palace is lined with pieces of mirrors and murals, which are plastered all over the walls and ceilings, and the exterior of the mansion is decorated with beautiful towers.
There are two rectangular courtyards in the castle, which shows the ancient Indian concept of the mandapa. Diwan-i-Khas is one of the most prime features of the palace. It widely admired for its fantastic motifs.
The palace is a classic example of Mughal architecture with distinctive lattice and multi-faceted arches at its entrance. The mansion is a square that further divided into two courtyards. One of the courtyards is flanked by the palace, which has a four-storeyed building at one of the ends, and the other three sides have five-storeyed apartments.
Raja Mahal is a must-visit place for art and architecture enthusiasts. This place is good to visit with family and friends.
Throughout the year 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM, Last Entry: 12:30 PM
Throughout the year 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM, Last Entry: 09:15 PM
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