Jhansi Tourist Place

About the Place

Jhansi, the gateway to Bundelkhand, was a stronghold of the Chandela kings but lost its importance after the eclipse of the dynasty in the 11th century. It rose to prominence again in the 17th century under Raja Bir Singh Deo who was a close associate of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. However, its greatest claim to fame is its fiery queen Rani Laxmibai.

Historical Places

Jhansi Fort

Jhansi Fort was constructed in the 17th century fort and was made by Raja Bir Singh on top of a hill as an army stronghold. The Karak Bijli tank is within the fort. There is also a museum which has a collectiion of sculpture and provides an insight into the history of Bundelkhand.

Museum

Government Museum, Jhansi

The Government Museum of Jhansi has the weapons, statues, dresses and photographs that represent the Chandela dynasty and a picture gallery of the Gupta period are the highlights. There are also terracottas, bronzes, manuscripts, paintings and coins.

Rani Mahal

Rani Mahal the palace of Rani Laxmi Bai has now been converted into a museum. It houses a collection of archaeological remains of the period between 9th and 12th centuries AD.
 

Other Places

Laxmi Tal, Gangadhar Rao-Ki-Chhatri, Shri Kali Temple, Laxmi Bai Park.
 

How to reach

By Air : Nearest airport is Gwalior Airport – 98 km.

By Rail : Jhansi is well connected by an excellent railway network. Shatabadi Express (2001/2002) is one of the fastest luxury trains in India, provides the easiest access to the Jhansi from important stations between Delhi and Bhopal. Other important rail services to Jhansi are :

      - 2137/2138 Punjab Mail (Firozpur/Delhi-Mumbai)

      - 1057/1058 Dadar-Amritsar Express (Mumbai)

      - 4677/4678 Jhelum Express (Jammu Tawi-Pune)

      - 2627/2628 Karnataka Express (Delhi-Bangalore)

      - 4067/4068 Malwa Express (New Delhi-Indore)

      - 1449/1450 Mahakaushal Express (New Delhi-Jabalpur)

      - 2615/2616 G.T. Express (New Delhi-Chennai)

      - 2621/2622 Tamil Nadu Express (New Delhi-Chennai)

      - 2723/2724 A.P. Express (New Delhi-Secundrabad)

      - 6687/6688 Navyug Express (Jammu Tawi/Delhi-Mangalore)

      - 4309/4310 Dehradun-Ujjain Express

      - 7021/7022 Delhi-Hyderabad Dakshin Express

      - 1107/1108 Bundelkhand Express (Varanasi-Gwalior)

      - 1015/1016 Kushinagar Express (Mumbai-Gorakhpur)

By Road : Jhansi, is situated on National Highway No. 25 and 26, is linked by a good network of roads. Some major road distances are :

Agra – 221 km, Khajuraho – 176 km, Datia – 28 km, Shivpuri – 100 km, Kalpi – 142 km, Gorakhpur – 563 km, Lucknow – 297 km, Kanpur – 220 km, Lalitpur – 93 km, Delhi – 414 km