A weekend in Orchha and its Wildlife Sanctuary

Rejoice wildlife enthusiasts!!

If you are planning to visit the Bundelkhand region in the coming weekend then here’s a good news for you and an update to redesign your itinerary. As you know that the monsoon season is over and almost all the Wildlife reserves and National Parks are open for tourism for the season, the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary is also ready to welcome tourists and nature lovers from across the world.

Though one may not enjoy the pleasure of spotting tigers and leopards, yet one can find many interesting fauna like spotted deer, Blue Bull, Peacock, Wild pig, Monkey, Jackal, Nilgai, Sloth Bear and many such species. Watching these animals within their natural habitats is a great experience within itself. Cherry on the cake is the brimming Betwa River flowing gorgeously around the forest adds to the beauty of this nature retreat.

The winter season up to the summers, the sanctuary is at its best with around 200 species of domestic as well as migratory birds. Yes, the jungle doesn’t even disappoint the bird lovers.

So, plan to visit the beautiful town of bundelkhand for its beautiful wildlife sanctuary and its incredible habitats from amidst the luxuries of  Amar Mahal.

For an unforgettable experience of magnificent architecture, regal hospitality and the beauty of nature, feel free to contact

Amar Mahal
Orchha, District Tikamgarh,
Madhya Pradesh – INDIA
Tel : + 917680252102, 252202
Fax : +917680-252203
email : reservation@amarmahal.com
amarmahal@bsnl.in

The Bliss of Monsoon in Orchha

The season is perfect to stroll through Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary which is often referred as a Bird Sanctuary. During the monsoon season the normally dry area is lush & green and its abundant river Betwa is brimming with water.

Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary lies within the area through which BetwaRiver flows. It’s one of the most scenic places in Madhya Pradesh. The river water of Betwa forms one of the main sources of water for the wildlife living within. Unlike other vast wildlife sanctuaries, Orchha Wild life Sanctuary is comparatively smaller, around 25 kms long and 15 kms wide. Yet the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary gains importance due to few factors, which includes rich wildlife, BetwaRiver and some dense plantations. Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to few of the most endangered species in the world.

Established in the year 1994, Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary lies within huge forest which is home to few of the dense plantations of Dhawa Trees and Kardhai Trees. Other than the BetwaRiver, JamniRiver too flows along the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary. Though it can’t be referred as a reserve, yet the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary resembles a natural jungle environ which borders the Madhya Pradesh from Uttar Pradesh. The Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary appeals tourist for its solitude and natural forest ambience. Apart from Dhawa and Kardhai Trees, few other plants which contribute to the thick plantations of Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary include Teak, Palaash and Khair.

Though one may not enjoy the pleasure of spotting tigers and leopards, yet one can find many interesting fauna like spotted deer, Blue Bull, Peacock, Wild pig, Monkey, Jackal, Nilgai, Sloth Bear and many such species. Watching these animals within their natural habitats is a great experience within itself. But what appeals more than anything is the Bird watching experience one gets to enjoy in Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary. In fact Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary is often referred as a Bird Sanctuary by main foreign and Indian tourists.  Around 200 bird species can be found at Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary near the river ecosystem, which includes many in-house birds and various migrants from all over the World like peafowls, peacocks, swans, black swan, Jungle Bush Quail, minivet, stork, kingfisher, owls, collared scops owls and many more.

Apart from Bird Watching, Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary also offers many other adventure sport options including fishing, river rafting, canoeing, boating, trekking, camping and jungle trekking and hiking opportunities.

Amar Mahal
Orchha, District Tikamgarh,
Madhya Pradesh – INDIA
Tel :                         + 917680252102             , 252202
Fax : +917680-252203
email : reservation@amarmahal.com
amarmahal@bsnl.in

Get your gears and safety pads ready !!

Vultures in Orchha

Among the mogul ruins of the ancient Indian town of Orchha, are the huge Raja and Jahangir Mahals, the Chaturbhuj Temple and a collection of impressive chhatris (cenotaphs) on the banks of the River Betwa.

Atop the rooftops of these decaying buildings roost a colony of Indian Vultures. They are huge birds, but we didn’t notice them at first as they blend into the baroque ornament of the spires and parapets. However when they spread their wings and take to the air, they cast shadows on the ground, and looking up… well, they are magnificent. When they alight again, they look so much a part of the roofline – medieval gargoyles, stern against the sky.

Sadly, Indian Vultures have suffered huge population declines – around 98% – in recent years, due to the widespread use of a cattle drug which persists in carcasses and causes kidney failure in vultures. The Govt has banned the drug as of 2010, but it is still being used and it will take a while before it is replaced. And many more years before populations of this long-lived bird may recover.

In the first-ever vulture census recently in Orchha Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh, 125 vultures of four species and their nests have been found.

These include 50 indigenous vultures, 63 White Backed, 9 Egyptian and 3 King Vultures. Migratory Cinereous Griffon Vulture, which comes from Himalayas, was also detected in Orchha Sanctuary (Tikkamgarh district)

As per the census report, total 14 vultures have been found in Sinauniya area of Orchha Sanctuary including one Indian, 11 White Backed, 2 Egyptian vultures and one nest. As many as 25 vultures have been detected in Chhatri Samooh area including 3 Egyptian and 14 nests of Indian vultures.

This could be the perfect time for you to sight these rare species in the quaint town of cenotaphs and palaces: Orchha!!

For more details please contact…

Amar Mahal
Orchha, District Tikamgarh,
Madhya Pradesh – INDIA
Tel : + 917680252102, 252202
Fax : +917680-252203
email : reservation@amarmahal.com
amarmahal@bsnl.in