Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India

Located on the banks of the River Betwa, this once capital city of the Bundelkhand Empire, now enjoys a slower pace of life. A popular stop on the tourist trail for many years, the best time to visit is widely considered to be between October and March. Visitors enjoy exploring the many ancient buildings and walking in the shadows, of the medieval writers of literature and poetry who found Orchha to be so inspirational.

The ancient site has plenty to offer its visitors, with a range of 16^th and 17^th century palaces and temples plus the magnificent fort complex.