Jhansi fort – It Is Very Great Model Of North Indian Architecture

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UTTAR PRADESH

The Jhansi fort or Jhansi ka Killa is a fortress located on a hilltop called Bangira in Uttar Pradesh. Extending over 15 acres, this fort is a great example of the north Indian style of architecture. Every year in the month of January–February a grand occasion is held known as Jhansi Mahotsav when many eminent personalities and artists perform their play.

Jhansi Fort was built byarocha’s king Maharaja Veer Singh Dev in 1613. It’s was surrounded by 16 to 20 ft wall. There are ten doors in the fort’s wall each having the name of a king or historic location from the kingdom. The name is like Chand door, Datiya Door, Jharna Door, Laxmi Door, Aurcha Door, Unnao Door, Khanderao Door and Senya Door. However, some of the doors are now become extinct, yet there are some doors are still in good condition.

The construction of the fort is ascribed to the Bundela Chief Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha IN 1613. For twenty five years it was one of the strongholds of the Bundelas till it passed into the hands of the Mughals for the next Hundred years and subsequently came under the possession of the Marathas for another hundred years.

The Maratha chief Naru Shankar enlarged the Shankargarh area of the fort. From the Marathas during the period of 1857, it passed into the hands of the British, who defeated Rani Lakshmi Bai and took possession of the fort. The fort is thus associated with the First war of Independence. Altogether there are twenty two bastions with a massive fortification wall and a moat on two sides.

The important structures in the fort are Kadak Bijli, Ganesh Temple, Bhawani Shankar Temple, Baradari, Shahar Darwaza, graves of Gulam Gaus Khan, Panch Mahal, Jumping spot, Kal Kothri, Hanging tower, Shankargarh and Shiva temple.

Jumping spot is one of the major attractions for the tourists, it is said that riding on the horse Rani Jhansi along with his adopted son jumped out of the fort from this spot.

By Air

Nearest airport is Gwalior Airport – 98 km, Khajuraho-178 km.

By Train

Jhansi is well connected by an excellent railway network. Train connectivity to cities in all directions is available. In fact Jhansi is among the busiest railways stations in the country with most of the north-south and east-west trains passing through here. Helpline Number - 2440441

By Bus

Jhansi, on National Highway No. 25 and 26, is linked by a good network of roads. Some major road distances are: Agra – 221 km.; Khajuraho – 176 km.; Datia – 28 km.; Shivpuri – 100 km.; Kalpi – 142 km; Gorakhpur – 563 km.; Lucknow – 297 km.; Kanpur – 220 km.; Lalitpur – 93 km.; Delhi – 414 km.

Experience The Delight And The Excitement Of Riding The Highest Cable Car In Kongdori

CABLE CAR AT KONGDORI

Experience the thrill and the excitement of riding the highest cable car in the world and enjoy the stunning vistas of the Kashmir landscapes. The Gondola operates in two phases, PHASE 1 and PHASE 2.

Each Gondola is a small yellow colored cabin with space for 6 adults. The cabins are slung on high tensile strength cables which move continuously. The Gondolas have two stops, where they slow down to enable Embarking and Disembarking of Tourists.

Board the Gondola at the cable station at that will take you up to at an altitude of 3099.6 meters - it’s practically a vertical, upright ride and lasts for about 10 minutes. During the ride itself, you will go through tall fir trees, which then open out to grassy slopes below dotted with wildflowers or snow, if it’s winter. Again, depending on the season, you either step out on lush, green grass or knee-high snow. From, the snow peaks seem close enough to touch.

Kongdoori is a bowl shaped area between Gulmarg and the summit on the Afarwat mountain range in J&K, India. It offers some stunning options for skiers and boarders alike. 

Kongdori is also a stop or a station during the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car journey. The popular cable car's first stage was a transfer to the Kongdori Valley station (10,500 ft); the optional second stage takes visitors to the Afarwat Mountain top (13,500 ft). 

There are glorious views of the rolling meadows at the foot of the Afarwat Mountains, in the Pir Panjal ranges surrounding Gulmarg. During winter, this is where skiers arrive to glide down powdery snow. The “heartland of winter sports in India”, as quoted by CNN, is a gathering ground for all things extreme sports and outdoors related. In the winter, the diverse and extreme terrain combines with torrential snowfall to create a snow destination that is among the best in the world.

Aparwath is in high altitude than Kungdoor and more scenic, ascending steeply to the rocky mountain peak. The Gondola occasionally travels above the clouds. Snow in Aparwath is very soft and crystal clear and treat for eyes. From Gulmarg to Kungdoor it will take 10 mins and from Koongdoor to Aparwath 12 mins. This is most adventurous journey and life time experience. 

WARNING: Patients of Heart Disease, Respiratory in-sufficiency and children below 5 are not allowed. Also the weather can be chilling at any time of the year so Tourists are advised to carry along warm clothings.

Adventure Activities For Sports Lovers In Jharkhand

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN JHARKHAND

Nature is a great teacher. Trek through it. Take lessons from it. But remember The nature is shy. It normally doesn't lift its veil. Once it does so to eager ones, they are simply struck dumb, they forget to promise, but keep on returning, again and again.

Unveil the beauty that Jharkhand facilitates for adventure tourism incorporating other adventurous activities such as paragliding and parasailing which are growing in the state. Parasnath and Satpahar hills are considered to be among best sites in the country for paragliding and parasailing opportunities.

Water Sports, Giridih

A water reservoir some 8 km North-East of Giridih headquarter is one of the best site for water related adventure sports and bird-watching. A watch tower and 600 feet high hillock offers a panoramic view of Khandoli site. Elephant and Camel Safari and numbers of other amusement facilities are available there including boating , Rock-climbing ,Parasailing and Kayaking.

Hot air balloon show

The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology and is very nice adventure sport. It is organized to attract tourists, who themselves enjoy the beauty of nature from the sky. Proper training is also provided to handle the flight.

Parasailing training, Giridih

Parasailing is an exciting aero sport harnessed to a half cut orange shaped parachute called 'Parasail', which is towed to a jeep on land or by a motor boat above water up to a height of 300 feet with the help of a roap. At this height there is no engine, no sound, no pilot, only excitement and thrill. The flight is controlled entirely by the operator from jeep or boat.

Rock climbing

Rappelling, River Crossing and Trekking are a part of mountaineering training, which inculcates team spirit, crisis handling abilities & leadership. Khandoli Hill with it's vast range of rocks, offers varied challenges to beginners as well as to experts. Introductory training is provided during the camp by skilled instructors of the academy. Optimum safety is secured for the beginners. 

Latehar District has always been the best destination for Adventure Tourism in Jharkhand. Latehar district has been created on 4th April 2001. Previously, it was a subdivision of old Palamau district of Jharkhand State. Latehar district is situated between 84deg. 31 min. East latitude 23 deg. 44.4 sec north latitude.The geogrophical area of the district is 3651.59 square kilometers. There are 7 (Seven) Development Blocks, namely Latehar, Chandwa, Balumath, Manika, Barwadih, Garu and Mahuadar

Adventure is the future of tourism in naturally vibrant Jharkhand. At least the tourism department projects seem to go a long way in establishing the state as a hot destination for adventure tourists. Two special sub-committees have been set up to speed up the work on both setting up Jharkhand Adventure Tourism Institute and studying potential for developing adventure sports sites. If all goes well, the state would offer right from scuba-diving, snorkeling, rafting, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboat, parasailing, paragliding to trekking, mountaineering, jungle safaris and host of other activities.

ADVENTURE INSTITUTE

The spot assessment committee would see the scope of developing the area as an adventure tourist spot and what kind of equipment are necessary. The members would be required to speak to local people and select a few capable and interested persons who could then be trained.

The decision was taken at the first meeting of the proposed institute’s executive council which was chaired by tourism and planning secretary Arun Kumar Singh, also the president of the council. Two special sub-committees were also set up to work out the details of the institute and its activities.

Other members include the institutes’ vice-president, tourism director, director of art, culture, sports and youth affairs, nodal officer from NISWS, director of army adventure directorate, air force adventure directorate, representatives of the DGP, representatives of GOC and others.