Jhansi is a historic city in the Bundelkhand region of north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. A great deal of historical significance is attached to the city making it an important tourist destination, and a perfect site for cultural and heritage tourism. A number of forts and palaces dot the landscape here testifying an eventful and glorious past. The place has a deep influence for its powerful association with the great Indian Independence Movement.
Jhansi was once the capital of the Maratha-ruled princely state, and it rose to prominence for the bravery tales of the legendary queen and revolutionary Rani Lakshmi Bai. The fame of Jhansi emanates from its participation in the 1857 revolt, which was a high-profile mutiny against the might of the powerfully cunning British Raj. The revolt was so massive in scale to have kick started the nation’s tryst with freedom.
The unrivalled historical significance of Jhansi lends it a global appeal and makes it a must-visit tourist spot. The town is steeped in the haunting beauty of the yore lacking the contemporary charms of shopping malls and jam-packed markets. The cultural and heritage value, together with the tales of the “Sepoy Mutiny” offers it a timeless appeal in the annals of cultural tourism.
Tourist spots in Jhansi are a true testimony of a land that took the fight to the imperialism and gave hopes of unshackling the chains of centuries. Jhansi Fort is a prominent site in the town, a place where all the actions of the famous mutiny took place. Near to the fort is the Rani Mahal which became a spectator to strategies and ploys of freedom fighters like the queen, Nana Sahib and Tatya Tope.
The Government Museum in Jhansi is an ideal place for those looking rare archeological gems of the country. The nearby town of Chirgaon can be visited for its temples and ancient ponds. The Maratha Hindu style of architecture is on display at the cenotaph of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Ki Chatri. In overall, a visit to Jhansi is like taking a deliberate stroll towards feeling the truest essences of the glorious times of freedom struggle!
The Jhansi Airport is a facility used primarily for military aviation. Even though civil aircraft that land at this airport, it's not being used as often. The closest public airport to Jhansi is the approximately 100 km away Gwalior Airport (Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal).
Jhansi 's closest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated about 320 kms away in New Delhi.
How to reach Jhansi by Rail
Jhansi Junction is the main railway station, with most trains either coming from here or having a stopover. Numerous trains connect Jhansi to other Indian cities , such as New Delhi, Kanpur, Agra, Bhopal, Khajuraho, Lucknow, Allahabad, and Kolkata. Several other Jhansi Junction linked cities are Mumbai and Chattarpur. There are also direct trains coming from Chennai, Bangalore , Pune, and Gorakhpur.
Autorickshaws and tempos are conveniently accessible to most part of Jhansi 24 hours a day from the railway station. The station also has a prepaid tempo at both.
How to reach Jhansi by Road
Jhansi is located at the junction of NH 27 (Gujarat to Assam), NH 75 (Gwalior to Rewa via Chattarpur) and NH 44 (Jammu to Kanyakumari) three National Highways. Jhansi district city is well connected by road with towns such as Gwalior, New Delhi, Allahabad, Bhopal, Chhatarpur, Kanpur and Orchha. Both the east-west and north-south corridors present here allow Jhansi to link well with cities such as Kanpur and Lucknow.
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