Rani Lakshmi Bai Park, Jhansi Overview

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.

Places to Visit Nearby

Jhansi Fort is one of the major attractions in Jhansi; it is located at a distance of 900 m from Rani Lakshmi Bai Park. Jhansi Fort was built on a hill in the year 1613 by Orchha Veer Singh Ju Deo Bundela. The fort has around ten gates, a temple where Rani Lakshmi Bai prayed and two cannons at the main entrance of the fort. Jhansi Fort reflects the story of both Mughals and British rule.

Rani Mahal, also known as Queen’s Palace, was where Rani Lakshmi Bai stayed. The palace is now converted into a museum. It is located at a distance of 1.5 km from Rani Lakshmi Bai Park. Rani Mahal holds many artefacts and paintings which tell us stories of Rani Lakshmi Bai. The palace was also one of the main centres for The Great Sepoy Mutiny 1857.

How To Reach Rani Lakshmi Bai Park

Jhansi being one of the most famous tourist destinations in India is well connected to major cities in India through roads, railways, and airways. The nearest airport to Jhansi is situated in Gwalior city at a distance of 111.6 km. Jhansi Railway Station is located at a distance of 3.5 km from Rani Lakshmi Bai Park, to cover the distance buses, tempos and taxis are available. The nearest bus stop is Rani Lakshmi Bai Park Bus Stop, it is located near the park. To travel within the city tempos, buses and rickshaws are available. Buses and tempos are the cheapest means of travel whereas taxis and rickshaws can be a bit expensive. Private cabs and rental cars are also available.