Barua Sagar
बरुआ सागर
A large lake northeast of Orchha, with the Bundela fort on its shore overlooking the water. Nearby is the 9th-century Jarai Math temple.
Barua Sagar was formed in the early 18th century when the king of Orchha built a dam. On a hill along the lakeshore stands the Bundela fort, from whose battlements you can look over the wide lake and the Bundelkhand fields. It is especially peaceful at sunset. Nearby, Jarai Math is a 9th-century granite temple with fine carvings. Visitors are few, so it suits a half-day hired-car trip. It is about 12 km from Orchha and 20 km from Jhansi. Facilities are basic, so bring your own drinking water.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rai Praveen Mahal
- Jahangir Mahal
- Raja Mahal
- Phool Bagh & Sawan Bhadon
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Ram Raja Temple
- Royal Chhatris of Orchha