165
kms. Eight km off the Khajuraho- Jhansi highway (19 km from Jhansi), this is
a medieval city flanked by the Betwa River. The 16th & 17th century
palaces and temples here have withstood the ravages of time. Paintings and
mirrorwork, intricate stairways and delicate trellis work in Jehangir Mahal,
Raj Mahal and Rai Praveen Mahal are enchanting.
In the fort
complex MP Tourism has converted the Sheesh Mahal into a Heritage Hotel.
Adding to the architectural beauty are the Ram raja, Chaturbhuj and
Laxminarayan temples and cenotaphs.