Introduction
Jhansi is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.The historical city was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570 and served as the empire's capital from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned for reasons that remain unclear. The surviving palace and mosque are a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted, phantom city. But the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. Its walls, palaces, baths, royal mint,courts and gardens still stand in splendidhomage to a great visionary and builder. The heart of the palace complex however, is verymuch alive.

Area	14 sq km
Altitude	294 m sea level
Temperature	Summer-Min.-30.0C,Max.-46.0 C Winter,Min.-4.0C,Max.-24.0C
Languages	English, Hindi, Bundeli.
STD Code	0517
Rainfall	>900 mm average yearly
Best Time to Visit	September to March

Jhansi Map

How to get there
1. Air :--The Nearest airport is Gwalior Airport(98 km).

2. Rail:-Jhansi is situated on National Highways No. 25 and 26 and is well connected with the entire country.
3. Road:-Jhansi junction along the Mumbai (Bombay) - Delhi route on Central Railway, Jhansi is well linked by rail.

Places to Visit

Jhansi Fort	Rani Mahal
U.P.Govt. Museum	Maha Lakshmi Temple

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Excursion

Barua Sagar	Parichha	Todi-Fatehpur
Samthar

Shopping
The main shopping area are Manik Chowk, Sadar Bazar and Sipra Bazar.

Accommodation

Hotel Parkash	Hotel Veerangana	Hotel Samrat
Hotel Parkash	Hotel Raj Palace	Jhansi Hotel