Tourist Spot

The Cenotaph of Raja Gangadhar Rao, the Raja of Jhansi, was built after his death by his queen, Rani Lakshmibai in 1853. Raja Gangadhar Rao ki Chhatri is located near Mahalakshmi temple beside the Lakshmi Lake in Jhansi. The cenotaph is surrounded by a lush green garden, an adjacent pond and rich architectural designs. The reign of Gangadhar Rao lasted for a decade from 1843 – 1853 making this a site of historical magnificence that still stands to occupy the cultural heritage of Jhansi. Legend has it that Maharani Lakshmibai used to visit the Lakshmi temple every day. The structure stands in the middle with high walls carved hollow on all four sides with 18th-century architectural designs. The suggested time to visit the cenotaph is from October to March. Timings : 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Entry Fee : INR 20 Time Required : 1 hour

The small town of Orchha situated 16 km from Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh emanates an architecturally historicized complex called the Orchha Fort Complex. It was built in 1501 AD by Raja Rudra Pratap Singh of the Bundela dynasty. It is a manifestation of Rajput and Mughal architecture flamboyantly decorated with latticed windows, projected platforms and balconies and mirrors on ceilings. The Orchha Fort complex houses several monuments such as the Raja Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal and also gardens such as the Phool Bagh built by the descendants of the Bundela Dynasty. Timings : 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Entry Fee : INR 10 for Indians, INR 250 for foreigners Time Required : Over 2 hours

St. Jude’s Shrine, located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite shrine and is devoted to St. Jude Thaddeus. It was built by Francis Xavier Fenech. It is in the Cantonment area of Jhansi and is one of the popular churches among the Catholic community in the state. Daily mass is conducted with much devotion and involvement at St Jude's Shrine. Also, during 28th October of every year, Christians from all over the country gather here to celebrate the Feast of St. Jude. Time Required : 30 min - 1 hour Sunday: Summer - 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Winter - 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Daily: Summer: 6:00 AM Winter: 6:30 AM Wednesday, First Friday of each month, Fridays in Lent and Saturdays of the year: Summer - 6:00 PM, Winter 6:30 AM

Barua Sagar in the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh is a modest town belonging to the Bundelkhand region. Apart from the lake, Barua Sagar is home to several ruins of forts and temples that were once the glory of the city. Named after Barua Sagar Tal, an alluring neighbouring lake, the town is of great historical significance. With breathtaking views from the vantage point of its hilly platforms, Barua Sagar is the perfect spot for trekking. Time Required : 2 - 3 hours