Ideal Duration: 1-2 hours
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Gwalior
Nearest Railway Station: Orchha
Rani Mahal is situated in the town of Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. It is a viewpoint from where you can take a glimpse of the river Betwa and the entire city. Rani Mahal is a piece of enchanting architecture.
The fort beautifully adorned with intricate carvings and colorful paintings, which shows the typical art style of Uttar Pradesh.
The word Rani Mahal translates to the queen's palace, and this place served as the royal quarters for Raja Madhukar Singh's wife, and Rani Laxmi Bai was the last occupant of this palace. Rani Mahal built by Raghu Nath 2nd of the Newalkar family.
Now this palace has been converted into a museum, which is surrounded by picturesque gardens. The palace is beautifully decorated with detailed stonework, while the inside holds gorgeous illustrations and murals of holy epics like the Ramayana. This museum also has paintings from the ninth and twelfth centuries, and it also houses various scriptures.
This palace built against the backdrop of the river Betwa which makes this place more beautiful.
If you are someone who loves history, art, and architecture, then Rani Mahal is a must-visit place for you in Orchha.
Throughout the year 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM, Last Entry: 05:15 PM
Free for all
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