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| Jhansi Ki Rani |
The gateway of Bundelkhand, Jhansi, is an important city of the northern state of India, Uttar Pradesh. The city is an important railway as well as roadway junction. Jhansi is mainly famous for the daring queen Rani Laxmibai, who stood against the rule of the British. This city of Uttar Pradesh is historically very significant. This historical city of Uttar Pradesh is very well connected by roadways and railways.
The city has a number of tourist landmarks that attract tourists from the different parts of India. Jhansi Fort, built in the year 1613, State Museum and Rani Mahal, which was the palace of Queen Rani Laxmibai are the three most important tourist landmarks of the city. The State Museum accommodates various local antiques like bronzes, terra-cotta, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, arms and coins of silver, gold and copper. Some other tourist spots of Jhansi are Gangadhar Rao-Ki-Chhatri, Laxmi Tal, Laxmi Bai Park and Shri Kali Temple.
Over the years, Jhansi has evolved to be an important tourist destination of Uttar Pradesh. A large number of tourists visit this place round the year as there are plenty of accommodation options in Jhansi. There are different varieties of hotels in Jhansi which give a perfect opportunity to explore the city.
Jhansi is a beautiful historic town lying between the two rivers, Pahunj and Betwa. The place is famous for the battle between forces led by Rani Laxmi Bai and British army. The queen lost her life while fighting with the foreign power courageously till her last breath. She sat an example for the whole country. Several stories and patriotic poems have been made on her bravery.
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| Fort of Jhansi |
Fort of Jhansi : The fort of Jhansi was built in 1613, by Raja Bir Singh Judao (1606-27) of Orchha. This fort is built on a rocky hill and the city of Jhansi is around this fort. During the earlier days, Wall of the fort was all around Jhansi city. This Wall has ten gates. Some of these gates are still existing and some vanished with time. But Places around these gates are still identified with name of gates. Some of the gates are Khandero Gate, Datia darwaza, Unnao gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orchha Gate, Sainyar Gate and Chand gate.
Government Museum : The Government Museum is situated in a very picturesque location in the heart of the city. The surrounding area has some beautiful parks. At one side, is Deen Dayal Sabhagar(city auditorium). Nearby you can see Vrindavan Lal Verma park, Open-air theatre, Rani Lakshmi Bai Park and ofcourse, a magnificent view of Jhansi fort. There is 1857 Mutiny Memorial on the way to the fort. It is a small park where 1857 mutiny has been depicted with statues that are made by metal scrap! The museum has a rich collection of sculptures, paintings, documents, etc. from different eras. A must see attraction during your visit to Jhansi, it will acquaint you with the history of the region.
St Jude's Shrine : This shrine of great imortance among Catholic Christians. St. Jude's bone is buried in the foundation of the cathedral. Devotees come from as far as Goa, on the St Jude's feast day on October 28, every year. Feast day is marked by a week long fair and a procession on the last day of the fair. This fair attracts people of all the faiths and religions.
Orchha : is a town in Madhya Pradesh, it is 14 km/30 min from Jhansi city. Situated next to bank of river Betwa this town can be called a photographer's delight. It is full of Architectural ruins, a village and a small market. Places to see here are fort, Jehangir Mahal, Sheesh Mahal. A good place for stay and food is Orchha Resort [6] and Sheesh Mahal.
Barua sagar : Baruasagar is around 24 km from Jhansi, It is a small town situated on the bank of Betwa river.Its has a large lake which is called Barua sagar tal. Places to see here are fort,Jarai-ka-Math, lake.It lies on Jhansi-Varanasi route and all the buses that oes to Khajuraho passes through this town.
Deogarh : Deogarh is 123 km from Jhansi, It is situated on the banks of Betwa river and is surrounded by thick forest.
Gwalior :(100 Km, 1-1.5 hrs by train, 1.5-2 hrs by car, 3 hrs by bus)A major city between Jhansi and Agra. Among tourist attractions are- Rani Lakshmi Bai's memorial, Jayavilas palace and museum(has a rich collection of artefacts from Scindhia clan), fort, Tansen's tomb, Phoolbagh, etc.
Khajuraho :(175 Km, 5-6 hrs by road)This is a temple city famous for its Chandela period temples with erotic human figures on the walls of temples. This small town has five star accommodation facilities along with standard and ordinary hotels. It is connected by air with Delhi, Agra and Varanasi(Banaras).
