Top Tourist Attractions in Jhansi
Jhansi
About Jhansi
Jhansi is a historic city in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It is located in the Bundelkhand area of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Pahuj River, in the state’s extreme south.
Best Places to Visit in Jhansi
- Jhansi Fort
- Rani Mahal
- Uttar Pradesh Government Museum
- Maha Lakshmi Temple
- Maharaja Gangadhar Rao ki Chathri
- Ganesh Mandir
- Parichha Dam
- Saint Judes Church
- Baruasagar Lake
- Kaliji Temple
- Murli Manohar Temple
- Panchkuniya Temple
- Jeevan Shah Ka Mazar
- St. Jude’s Shrine
- Gurudwara at Tallaiya Mohalla
- Karguan Jain Pilgrimage
- Kunj Bihari Temple
Jhansi Fort
Maharani Jhansi’s fort has been strategically important since ancient times. Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo (1606-27) of Orchha erected it on a rocky hill called Bangra in the town of Balwantnagar (presently known as Jhansi). There are eleven gates in the fort ( Darwaza). Khandero Gate, Datia Darwaza, Unnao Gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orcha Gate, Sainyar Gate, and Chand Gate are a few examples. The Karak Bijli Toup (Tank), Rani Jhansi Garden, Shiv temple, and a “Mazar” of Ghulam Gaus Khan, Moti Bai, and Khuda Baksh are among the attractions within the main fort area. The Jhansi fort, a living testament to old beauty and valour, also contains a remarkable collection of sculptures that provide a good inside look at Bundelkhand’s colourful history.
Rani Mahal
Rani Mahal, Rani Lakshmi Bai’s palace, is adorned with multicoloured art and painting on its walls and ceilings. This palace is currently being transformed into a museum. The Archaeologral Survey of India has a large collection of sculptures from the 9th to 12th centuries AD, which are housed here.
Uttar Pradesh Government Museum
The State Museum houses an impressive collection of terracotta, bronzes, weapons, sculptures, manuscripts, paintings, and gold, silver, and copper coins.
Maha Lakshmi Temple
The Maha Lakshmi Temple, a historic temple dedicated to Devi Mahalaxmi, was constructed in the 18th century. This magnificent temple is located in Laxmi Tal, just outside the Laxmi “Darwaza.”
Maharaja Gangadhar Rao ki Chathri
Maharaja Gangadhar Rao’s Samadhi is located on the Laxmi Tal. Maharaja Gangadhar Rao’s wife, Maharani Laxmi Bai, constructed this antique monument after his death in 1853.
Ganesh Mandir
Ganesh Mandir, where Maharani Laxmi Bai, the valiant hero of the 1857 Independence War, and Maharajai Gangadhar Rao were married. Lord Ganesh is honoured in this temple.
Parichha Dam
Parichha Dam, located on the Betwa River near Parichha town, some 25 kilometres from Jhansi on the Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway No. 25. Its reservoir – a calm stretch of water that extends 34 kilometres from Jhansi to Notghat Bridge – is suitable for water sports.
Saint Judes Church
St. Jude’s Church is located near Jhansi’s Civil Lines, a popular tourist site for Catholic Christians. The devotion to St. Jude Thaddaeus was virtually unknown in India until the late Bishop F. X. Fenech established it at Jhansi, which was then a Prefecture Apostolic.
Baruasagar
Baruasagar is named after a big lake known as the Baruasagar Tal. This lake was formed approximately 260 years ago when Raja Udit Singh of Orcha built an embankment. He constructed a fort. The remnants of two old granite Chandela Temples may be found to the north-east of the lake. The older one is known as Ghughua Math. Jarai-Ka-Math, a later Gupta period temple, is nearby. This is in honour of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati.
The other places of interest are :
- Kaliji Temple
- Murli Manohar Temple
- Panchkuniya Temple
- Jeevan Shah Ka Mazar
- St. Jude’s Shrine
- Gurudwara at Tallaiya Mohalla
- Karguan Jain Pilgrimage
- Kunj Bihari Temple
Best Time to Visit in Jhansi
Winter, between November and March, is the best time to visit Jhansi. This is when the weather is nice. Summers are quite hot, and monsoon rains make it difficult to manoeuvre the roadways. The month of February is possibly the finest time to visit Jhansi because it is the month of the Jhansi Festival.
How to Reach Jhansi
By Air :
Gwalior and Khajuraho are the closest airports.Gwalior – 103 Km.
Khajuraho – 175 Km.
By Rail :
Jhansi is a major intersection on the Mumbai-Delhi highway. An good railway network connects it to the rest of the world. Some main trains are: Shatbadi Express, Punjab Mail, Dadar-Amritsar Express, Jhelum Express, Karnataka Express, Mahakaushal Express, Malwa Express, Kushinagar Express, Tamil Nadu Express, GT Express, Mangla Express, Kerala Express
By Road :
A strong road network connects Jhansi to the rest of the country. It is accessible by National Highways 25 and 26.