Jhansi Travel Guide
Forts and Palace Tours of Uttar Pradesh is never complete without a visit to Jhansi, a city which has a rich history. The city, lying in the Bundelkhand region, gets its name from the Jhansi Fort, which was previously called ‘Jhainsi’, and with the passage of time came to be known as Jhansi. The city was successively ruled by many rulers from the Rajput Chandelas to the Peshwas. Jhansi Mahotsava, a festival held at the end of February or the beginning of March, highlights the local culture, customs and rituals of the city, especially its rich tradition in poetry.
Places to see:
The tourist spots in Jhansi portray the life and History of the Bundelkhand region. The place is known far and wide due to its attachment to the extremely courageous Jhansi ki Rani, Lakshmi Bai and the Great Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. The city houses a number of attractions that draw innumerable tourists. The major tourist spots are:- Jhansi Fort
- Rani Mahal
- Barua Sagar
- Government Museum
- Maha Lakshmi Temple
- Maharaja Gangadhar Rao ki Chathri
- Ganesh Mandir
- St. Jude’s Shrine
Shopping:
Shopping in Jhansi is a wonderful thing to cherish. The shops house a number of expensive curios, antique art objects and majestic paintings which are the perfect items for gifts. The vibrant markets of Jhansi have an air of medieval royalty around them. The place is also known as a storehouse of beautifully designed glass bangles and exquisite handicrafts. The most popular shopping areas of Jhansi are Sadar Bazar, Manik Chowk and Sipra Bazar.Where to stay:
If you are searching for good accommodation facilities in Jhansi, then you would be pleased to know that there are a variety of hotels to suit every pocket. You will find neatly maintained rooms, stylish decoration--- all at a comfortable price. For those on luxury tours, the hotels provide a bunch of amenities and services. Some of the popular hotels in Jhansi where you can go are:- Hotel Chanda
- Hotel Shrinath Inn
- Hotel Sita
How to reach Jhansi:
Jhansi is accessible by rail, road and air. The can be reached easily from some of the major cities of India.By Road: A number of buses belonging to Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation runs to and fro between Jhansi and cities like Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mathura, Delhi, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra and Chitrakoot. You can also avail luxury buses owned by private agencies. The city has two national highways (No. 25 and 26) running through it that are in turn connected by a good network of roads.
By Rail: The most important railway station of the city is Jhansi Cantonment Railway Station. There are super-fast trains and also regular expresses to Jhansi from cities like Varanasi, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Kolkata.
By Air: Gwalior, the airport closest to Jhansi, is 100 km the city. It can be reached from Varanasi, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities. Some distance away is the Khajuraho Airport, which is 175 km from Jhansi.
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