Tourist Spot

Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the river Betwa and river Jamini. Situated at a distance of 4.2 km from Orchha city and 19.2 km from Jhansi, the Sanctuary is home to endangered species like tigers and leopards. The sanctuary is a special treat for bird watchers as the sanctuary is home to over 200 species of Indian as well as migratory birds. Birds like peafowls, peacocks, swans and many more can be observed in the forest. Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary is the best place for nature’s retreat. The sanctuary caters to the adrenaline junkies as well by arranging lots of activities throughout the year. The adventures arranged are river rafting, canoeing, fishing, camping and trekking. Timings : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Time Required : 2-3 hours Entry Fee : Indians- INR 40 Foreigners- INR 350

Rani Lakshmi Bai Park located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh is set in the foothills of Jhansi Fort and is interconnected to Maithili Sharan Gupta Park. At the centre of the park there is a magnificent bronze statue of Rani Lakshmi Bai riding her horse, her sword raised and her adopted son Anand Rao, sitting behind her. Rani Lakshmi Bai Park is adorned with beautiful lush green trees, jogging tracks, slides, and swings for children to play. Blessed with a scenic view in all directions the park is a major hotspot for both tourists and locals, the Park is the best place for keen photographers and nature lovers. At dusk, Rani Lakshmi Bai Park is illuminated with beautiful lights highlighting the park’s natural beauty. Timings : 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Time Required : 1 hour Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

Parichha Dam, a human-made reservoir is built on the Jhansi-Kanpur Highway in the town of Parichha. The dam is built on the Betwa River and its reservoir, which is a placid stretch of water and runs to Notghat Bridge. It is popular amongst the local for water sports facilities and boating. Being the primary source of water for drinking and agricultural purposes of Jhansi, it also has a thermal plant which generates 1149 MW power. Constructed by the British between 1881 to 1886, the dam still stands and serves many facilities to the people of Jhansi. The major activities and water sports which the dam offers is boating and fishing. Boating in the Betwa River gives a captivating view of the scenic beauty of the place and a soothing experience along with a feeling of being in nature. Fishing is also one of the famous activities at the Parichha dam and Betwa River. You can always find many people sitting on the banks of the river with the fishing rod in their hand. The dam is a picturesque spot as well for the tourists. Timings : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Time Required : 1-2 hours Entry Fee : INR 50 for boating