Baruasagar:

24 km from Jhansi, on the route to Khajuraho, Baruasagar is the historic spot where the battle the between the Peshawa's troops and the Bundelas was fought in 1744. This is where Joti Bhu, the elder brother of Maharaja Madhuji Scindia Was killed.

The place is named after the Baruasagar Tal, a large lake formed about 260 years ago, when an embankment was erected by Raja Udit Sngh of Orchha. A fin, old fort built eminence, commands an excellent view of the lake and the surrounding landscape. To the north-east of the lake are ruins of two old Chandela temples. Built of granite, the older one is known as Ghughua Math. Nearby is the later Gupta pleriod temple known as Jarai-ka-Math. It is dedicated to Shiva and Parvati.

The eastern side of its shikhara is lavishly ornamented with massive stone sculpture. Parichha: Parichha Dam, built on the River Betwa, is about 25km from Jhansi on th Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway No. 25. its reservoir- a placid stretch of water that runs to Notghat bridgem 34km away, is ideal for water sports. The whole area is for water sports. The whole area is rich in scenic beauty, surrounded as it is with farmland and unbroken streches of woods. Water sports are a popular feature during the week-long celebration of the Jhansi Festival held in February-March every year.

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Parichha:

With its large water body parichha with its large water body and idyllic surroundings holds the promise of an unforgettable holiday, not only for adventure seekers and anglers but also for picnickers.


Todi-Fatehpur:

The fort covering an area of 5 acres, is built on a hillock and is surrounded by three massive stone walls. It is divided into 4 main parts-the oldest and the uppermost being Gusain Mahal, the next being 'Ranwas, the third, Rajgarh Palace, building emblished with paintings on the walls and celings.


Samthar:

Samthar lies at distance of 66 km from Jhansi and 13km from Moth. Formerly called Samshergarh it is no Samshergarh it is now known as Samthar. It was an independent principality under the great Gujar warriors of the 17th and 18th centuries. Chandrabhan Bar Gujar and his grandson Madan Sngh, governors of the state of Datia, are creation of the independent state of samthar.

Orchha:

18th from Jhansi, Orchha is a city frozen in time. It was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela chieftain, Rudra Pratap Singh, who built this new capital on a Large wooded island on the River Betwa. Today, remains of the fort and palaces speak eloquently od Orchh's time of glory, of its splendid legacy of art and culture. Though little more than a village today, stepping back in time, into Orchha's fortress and palaces is an enjoyable experience.

Places of interest in Orchha include the multi-tiered Jehangir Mahal, wthin the fort, built in 1606; the Raj Mahal noted for its fine murals and the Rai Praveen Mahal, a palaces set in has tall spired temples that are certainly worth a visit. Notable among them are the Ram Raja Temple, Laxminarain Temple with its Chaturbhuj Temple. These shrines murals in "Orchha. Across the cenotaphs or memorials built for the rulers of Orchha.

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Shivpuri:

101 km frim Jhansi lies Shivpluri, the summer capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. It is located on the main Delhi-bombay highwa, south of Gwalior. Shivpuri's dense forests were once used by the Mughal emperors as their hunting grounds and even today, it is famous for its reserved forests, wild animals and natural surroundings. Amony the places of interest is the Makhav National Park-a wildife sanctuary with the Sakhya Sagar Lake within it. The two royal residences-the Madhv Vilas Palace, the summer residence of theScindias and the amusing, turreted, stone hunting lodge-the George Castle built by Jiyji Rao Scindia are worth visiting. The Bhadaiya kund, a pretty spot noted for its mineral springs is also a popular picnic spot.

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Datia:

34km from Jhansi, Datia is a railway station on the Dlhi-Chennaimain line. An ancient town, it has been metioned in the Mahabharat as "Daityavakra". The main historical monument here is the seven-stotied palace of Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo, built atopa hill with a splendid view over a lake.

A temple with Mughal style frescoes and the Gopeswar Tmple are other attractions here. It is also a pilgrimage spotfor devotees of Sddhapeeth Shri Peetambara Devi.

Sonagiri:

45km from Jhansi, this sacred Jain hill lies 3km to the north-west of Datia. There are some 77 Jain temples, built along the hill and its slopes which date back to the dedicated to Chatranatha, the 8th of the 24 Trithankaras,is the most beautiful.



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