About Orchha:

ICAABT-2017 is being organized at Orchha, Jhansi (MP). Orchha is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh state (India), lies on the Betwa River, 20 km from Jhansi Junction Station (Uttar Pradesh). Orchha hosts several historical & pilgrimage sites, and tourist attractions. Tourists from different regions of India as well as from abroad visit Orchha every year. Orchha is very well connected with other tourist attractions like Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra and Khajuraho.

Ram Raja Temple, Jahangir Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Royal Chhatris, Phool Bagh, Betwa River Rafting, Jhansi Fort (in Jhansi, 20 Kms from Orchha) are the major places of tourist attractions in Orchha (MP).

Other Places of Attractions are: Jhansi (20 Km from Orchha), Datia (62 Km from Orchha), Chanderi (124 Km from Orchha), Gwalior (125 Km from Orchha), Agra (255 Km from Orchha), Khajuraho (174 Km from Orchha).

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How to Reach:

 

Route-1: By Bus

 

Jhansi Bus Station is connected with the direct bus services from the New Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, etc. Orchha is 16 km from Jhansi Bus Station.

 

Route-2: By Train

 

Jhansi Junction is very well connected with different cities/states of India. It is one of the busiest railway station in India. Direct trains to Jhansi are available from the following destinations: from New Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Bhopal, Jammu, Ahmadabad, Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, etc. Well known trains running on this route are: New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express, Taj Express, Rajdhani Expresses, Tamil Nadu Express, Goa Express, Dakshin Express, etc. Orchha is 20 km from Jhansi Junction.

 

Route-3: By Air

 

Nearest Airports to Orchha are:

 

Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal, Gwalior, MP: 140 Km from Orchha (MP).

Khajuraho Airport, Chhatarpur District, Khajuraho, MP: 174 Km from Orchha (MP).

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, UP: 310 Km from Orchha (MP).

Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) Bhopal, MP: 362 Km from Orchha (MP).

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi: 485 Km from Orchha (MP).

  

Note: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi has maximum connections from different regions of India and Aboard. From New Delhi Airport, delegates are advised to take preferred trains like New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express, Taj Express, etc., to reach Jhansi Junction. Orchha is 20 km from Jhansi Junction and connected by local transport like Taxi, Auto-rickshaws, etc.

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Visa/Travel Requirements:

 

For Foreign Nationals (Other than India): Foreign Nationals require Visa and Valid Passport to enter India. Visa on arrival for citizens of different countries at the designated land borders are available for fixed period of time, subjected to qualify the eligibility requirements. Participants are strongly encouraged to visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ for more details.

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Note: Confirmed Conference Venue at Orchha (MP) to be communicated in Final Conference Programme.