• Nature Trail by the Betwa Riverside

Nature Trail by the Betwa Riverside

Orchha is situated on the banks of the beautiful Betwa river, surrounded by lush farmland and serene wilderness. This is a paradise for birds such as parakeets, lapwings, kingfishers, egrets and cormorants. These wild areas are also home to animals like langurs, macaques and spotted deer.

Take a leisurely morning walk along the riverbank and enjoy the flora and fauna, accompanied by a guide. The path is dotted with lovely medieval temples, tombs and gateways. Enjoy seeing the confluence of two rivers, the Betwa and the Jamni.

Start time: 6:30 am in summer (April to June), otherwise 7:30 am. Walks are also possible at other times, but birds are most active in the early morning.

Start point: Café NoMads Orchha

When:
All days of the week. This walk is not offered in the monsoon (July to September)

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hrs

End point: Same as start point

Cost:

  • INR 750 per person for 7-10 persons
  • INR 1000 person for 5-6 persons
  • INR 1250 person for 3-4 persons
  • INR 2000 per person for 2 persons
  • INR 3000 for a solo traveller

Includes:
Personalized walk with a guide who is familiar with local flora and fauna, all taxes

Excludes:
Transport, meals/refreshments, tips. There are no entrance tickets on this walk.

Notes:
Please note, the walk is led by a trained local, however, our guides are not expert naturalists and do not have specialist degrees. The walk is flat and easy, suitable for people of varying fitness levels. Please carry water/snacks. There are no toilets on the route. We can help you find transport back to your hotel once the walk is done.