July 14, 2012
Banda
Banda is a municipal town and the
headquarters of Banda district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The town is well
connected by road and railway to other parts of the state and the country. Banda Railway Junction belongs to North
Central Railway, Jhansi Jn. Dingawahi and Khairar Jn are nearby railway
stations to Banda. Kanpur which is
just about 135 km north of Banda serves as a major nearby railway station to
Banda. Besides, National Highway no. 76 (NH-76) runs through the town.
Home to several historic forts and
other places of interest, the district of Banda witnesses a large number of
tourists round the year. Kalingjar Fort in Banda district is a historical and
cultural legacy of Uttar Pradesh. Located about 60km away from Banda town,
Kalingjar fort is a prominent historical structure frequented by a number of
history buffs and the tourists. The fort is perched on the top of a hill of
Vindhya mountain range. The imposing structure of the fort presents us the insights
of old glorious and royal days of the region.
Bhuragarh Fort in Banda is another
historic place worth a visit. It is located just 3 km away from the heart of
Banda town and is much frequented place. It was built in the 17th
century and was an important place during the freedom struggle of India. Though
the fort is in ruined condition, it attracts a number of tourists. It is also
known for hosting the Natbali Ka Mela. Nawab Tank fair, Bilgav fair, Khatri
Pahar fair and Simauni fair are other important fairs which are held and
celebrated with great religious fervor in Banda district. Other places of
interest one can visit in and around Banda include Nawab Tank, Awasthi Park,
Pragee Lake, Vamdeveshwar temple and Maheshwari Devi temple.
There are number of trains that
pass through Banda Junction Railway
Station. Chitrkoot Express, Chambal express, Kanpur-Durg Express, Gwalior-
Howrah Express and Tulsi Express are some of them. Besides, a number of state
highways and a National Highway -76 link Banda to other part of Uttar Pradesh. Khajuraho
Airport (130 km) is the nearest airbase to Banda.
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