Events

Places of Interest:

Jhansi Fort: – 

– The early 17th century fort was made by Raja Bir Singh on top of a hill known as Bangara as an army stronghold. The Karak Bijli cannon is in the fort. There is a museum nearby which has a collection of sculpture and provides an insight into the history of Bundelkhand. Extending over 15 acres, this fort is a great example of the north Indian style of architecture.

Government Museum and Rani Mahal:- 

In the Government Museum there are collections of weapons, statues, dresses and photographs that represent the Chandela dynasty and a picture gallery of the Gupta period. There are also terracottas, bronzes, manuscripts, paintings and coins. The Government Museum specifically keep the belonging of the Rani of Jhansi, for example: her sword, armour and utensils. The museum is closed on Mondays and the second Saturday of every month.

The Rani Mahal

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

Karguanji Jain Temple:

This is most popular jain Mandir. Shri Karguvanji Atishaya Kshetra is only 5 km ahead from Jhansi city opposite Gate No. 2 of Medical Collage in the beautiful valley of Karguvan Village on Jhansi–Kanpur Road, Kshetra is about 700 years old. Here 6 idols of Black Stone are installed in a basement, which is situated in the midst 9 acres of land surrounded by a rampart. 200 years ago, at the time of Peshavas, Jhansi was famous as Balvant Nagar

Other places of interest: –

• Temples: Iskcon Temple, Laxmi Temple; Shri Kali Temple; Kaimasan mata Temple
• Christian churches: Sacred Heart Church; St. Jude’s Shrine; St Antony’s Cathedral
• Gangadhar Rao-Ki-Chhatri (tomb)
• Laxmi Bai Park; Narayan Bagh; Jari Ka Math; Barua Sagar & Fort; Garhmau Lake; Herbal Garden

Festivals: –

Jhansi Mahotsav takes place in the February-March and lasts for about one week. The main aim behind this festival is to showcase the arts and culture of the town. The perfect place for poetry lovers, it commemorates the memories of the legends who had excelled in the field of Poetry. A number of cultural programs are organized at the festival that includes folk songs, dances, mushairas, ghazals, alha songs, suata and rai dance along with different competitions, a food festival, a handicraft fair, etc. The state government of Jhansi’s tourism department organizes the Jhansi Mahotsav. This festival is a weeklong event. You get to see dance and music performances during the festival that highlight the culture of Bundelkhand.

• Birthday celebration of Rani Laxmibai
• Craft Mela

Ayurveda Jhansi Mahotsav also serves as a promoter of the Ayurvedic system of healing and the use of Ayurveda for general well being. Hence the festival is also known as “Ayurved Jhansi Mahotsav”. Other attractions of the festival include handicraft fair and traditional folk performances by local artists. Last but not the least, the festival is intended to advertise the state of Uttar Pradesh as one of the most accessible destinations for health tourism. There is the state vegetables and flowers exhibition that are worth visiting while in Jhansi. This is basically an exhibition that lasts three days and is organized by the state government. The exhibition is held in the state gardens of Narayan bagh during the month of February. On visiting the exhibition, you find different types of vegetables, fruits and flowers found in and around Jhansi.

Gym                     :               Unmanned with all standard equipments.

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