Banda

Locations :

Lattitude: 25.4796° N,
Longitude: 80.3380° E
Best Time to Visit : October to March

Weather :

Summer : 25°C to 46°C
Winter : 05°C to 23°C
Monsoon : 18°C to 30°C

Banda is located in the south of the Yamuna river in the Bundelkhand region Banda and lies in Banda district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Banda District. The town is well connected to major cities with railways and state highways. The town is near the right bank of the river Ken, 95 km south-west of Allahabad. Banda was a town and district of British India, in the Allahabad division of the United Provinces. It was formerly, but is no longer, a military cantonment

Main Attractions
  • Bamdeveshwar Temple & Mount: The temple is said to derive its name from Bamdeo Rishi, a sage mentioned in Hindu mythology as a contemporary of Lord Rama. Bamdeo is said to have had his hermitage at the foot of a hill. There is one big and oldest Shivling is situated in the temple of Bambeshar Pahar.
  • Bhuragarh Fort: Bhuragrah Fort is situated at the bank of the Ken river. Seeing the sunset from the fort is a beautiful experience. The historical importance of Bhuragarh Fort is related to Bundela reign and Hridaya Shah and Jagat Rai, sons of Maharaja Chattrasal. 
  • Gudha ke Hanuman Ji: This temple is situated in Gudha kalan and is about 40 km from Banda.
  • Jain Mandir: A historical temple in Banda city. It is located near Chhoti Bazar.
  • Jama-Masjid: One of the oldest mosques in the city.
  • Kalinjar Fort & Temple at Khatri Pahar: The most famous place to visit from the city is ancient Kalinjer Fort which is located south of Banda and is mentioned in the Mahabharata. There is also a temple on the top of the hill called Khatri Pahar at Shydha, which is located approximately 24 km from the city. The temple is dedicated to goddess Angleshwari. 
  • Maheshwari Devi Temple: This temple is situated at the middle place of the Banda city. There are many murtis of Devis and Devatas in the temple.
  • Nawab Tank: Nawab tank, which was built to fulfill the water needs in Banda, is situated about 3 km south of Banda. This tank was built by the Nawab of Banda, and therefore it is known as the Nawab Tank.
  • Sankat Mochan Mandir: This temple is situated in Kachehari Road.
  • St. George's Church (Yellow Church): Yellow Church, established in 1835 A.D. is the most famous and oldest church of Banda. Some records have been found that proved that Christianity was in Banda before 1809 A.D. Yellow Church was built by Churches of England, India for regular prayers of Catholic Englishmen and their families living in Banda during early British Period. 
  



Shopping
  • Vinayak City Centre
  • P Square Mall
  • Atlantis Mall
  • Dream Mall
  • Shivam Shopping Center
  • Local bazaars and markets
 
Things To Do
Places of Worship:
 
  • Maheshwari Devi Temple
  • Jama Masjid
  • St. George's Church
 
Places of Entertainment:
 
  • Amar Talkies
  • Malhar Talkies
  • Mridanga Talkies
  • Mayoor Talkies
  • Local movie theatres
 
Getting There
By Air – Khajuraho Airport is the nearest Airport to reach Banda. It is located at a distance of around 85 kms away is well connected to other major airports.
By Railway –The Banda Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Agra.  It is well- connected to other major cities and town of India.
By Road – Banda is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of Uttar Pradesh. 
 
 
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