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Jhansi
General
Info
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Excursions
Where to Stay
Places to Eat
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General
Information
Introduction
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Jhansi, the gateway to Bundelkand, 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 Mughal Emperor
Jahangir. However its great claim to fame is its fiery queen Rani Laxmibai
who led forces against the British in 1857 A.D. sacrificing her life
to the cause of Indian independence.
Area  
:14 sq.
km.
Season
:August - March.
Clothing
:Light Cottons (Summer).
Language  :Hindi, Bundeli & English.
STD Code
:0517
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Jhansi Fort
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Once used
by the
Indian
army, the fort was bulit in 1613 by Maharaja Bir Singh Deo of
Orchha. The British ceded the fort to the maharaja of Scindia in 1858, but later
exchanged it for Gwalior in 1866. The excellent views from the ramparts. Watch out for the band of
aggressive monkeys by the temples here. Just below the walls as you approach the fort is a bizarre
blood-and-guts diorama of the battle in which the rani of Jhansi died.
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Government
Museum
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On the road
leading
up to the fort is the large but the largely empty government museum. Its four galleries house an interesting
collection of prehistoric tools; terracottas dating from the 4th century BC; and sculptures, costumes, and weapons from the Chandela dynasty.
Other
places of
interest are Laxmi Tal, Gangadhar Rao ki Chhatri and Sri Kali Temple.
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Rani
Mahal
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The former palace of Rani
Lakshmibai, consisting of arched chambers around an open courtyard, was built in the 18th century. In a famous incident at the palace, British troops stormed the building through a
rear
stable and masacred 50 of the rani's bodyguards. The palace is now a museum
containing hundreds of 9th to 12th century sculptures. The durbar hall on the 2nd floor features an original painted
wood-panelled ceiling.
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Excursions |
Barua
Sagar |
It is 24km away
from
Jhansi, here the Marathas had fought
the Bundelas in 1744AD. |
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Parichha |
It is 25km away
from Jhansi, it is dam built on the Betwa
river. Its reservior idle for water sports. |
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Todi-Fatehpur |
It has a fort
covering an
area of 5 acres built on a
hillock and surrounded by three massive stone walls. |
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Samthar |
It is 66km away
from Jhansi.
Formerly called
Samshergarh,
it was an independent principally under the great Gujar warriors of the
17th and 18th centuries. |
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Hotel
Parkash
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This is near to the
railway
station . It's dilapidated but welcoming ,and the rooms are
reasonable with bath-room, air-con and TV.
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Hotel
Veerangana
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This hotel is
tourism department It has dorm beds with air-con. Though a bit run-down, it's a
large place and has good restaurant.
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Hotel
Samrat
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This is pretty
good
value hotel. The main thing about this hotel is that
the 24hour's checkout. |
Hotel
Sita
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It is the place to
head
if you like your creature comforts.
Rooms in this clean and well maintained three star all have
carpet, TV, phone, air cooler. |
Hotel Raj
Palace
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It is modern place with air
cooler rooms. The hotel
features '24 hours lighting services and Posh location. |
Jhansi
Hotel
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It is located at Shastri
Marg,
cantonment
25 rooms, multicuisine, downtown 3 kms.
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Place
to Eat |
Holiday
Restaurant
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The restaurant
deservedly popular among the people moreover recommended for its food. It is
near to hotel Jhansi.
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Nav
Bharat
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This restaurant
runs a
creditable second and there are number of good ice-cream palours here
too.
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Refreshment Room
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This refreshment
room
is not just for refreshment but it have an excellent
value moreover, it is at railway station. |
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Air
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Nearest airport is Gwalior
Airport – 98 km.
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Road
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Jhansi,
on
National
Highway
No. 25 and 26, is linked by a good network of roads. Some major road distances are:
Name
of the City |
Distance |
Agra |
221 km. |
Khajuraho |
176 km. |
Shivpuri |
100 km. |
Lucknow |
297 km. |
Delhi |
414 km. |
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Rail |
Jhansi is well connected
by an
excellent railway network. There are direct trains from Jhansi to Banglore, Lucknow, Chennai,
Pune and Varnasi. |
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