Soulful and Beautiful Datia
Best places to visit in Datia, sightseeing & tourist attractions in Datia
Datia is a little settlement near Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh is one of the many gems lost in the vast Indian landscape. However, don’t be surprised when you run into the few lucky people who have been there and find them raving about its exquisite beauty. In Datia you drive past forgotten ruins that seem to be marooned like islands in a sea of green paddy fields. So do yourself a favour and add it to the itinerary the next time you plan to go on MP’s golden triangle of Gwalior, Shivpuri and Orchha. And you will be thankful you did.
Whats Famous Here: Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions in Datia
Architecture of Datia: Structures in the city embrace Hindu, Islam and Mughal architectural styles. One can spot beautiful palaces and memorials of past rulers dotted in this beautiful city. One can spend hours and hours admiring the beautiful architecture of the palaces.
What to See: Tour package of Datia sightseeing spots
Palace built for Emperor Jehangir: A grand monument built by king Raj Bir Singh Deo to invite the newly crowned Mughal emperor Jehangir to visit his kingdom. But first he built a 400-room palace that to accommodate his royal guest. But the Emperor knew that the price of gratitude for a favour done would be high and so he made endless excuses and never made the journey. As a result the 16th century palace lay empty, waiting for a royal guest who never arrived
One walks through this structure admiring its ornamental ceilings and the few graffiti scarred murals and frescos that an ungrateful emperor never came to admire. According to legend Raj Bir Singh Deo had embedded a diamond in each of the nodes on top of the fretted railing of staircases and balconies around the palace so that the womenfolk accompanying his royal guest could entertain themselves playing treasure hunt; the winner being the one who found the largest gem. Over the years other treasure hunters roamed through the palace breaking off the nodes; whether they found diamonds or not is in the realm of speculation.
Palace of Raj Bir Singh Deo: Across the town, on another little hillock, stands a smaller palace which has seen more activity as it served as the royal residence of Raj Bir Singh Deo and his descendants. Indeed, Datia seems to be wedged in between these two monuments. To the left the spires of chatris or memorials to past rulers of the region rise towards the heavens in silent benediction.
Temples in Datia: The city is known to be home to several temples such as Sonagiri-Temples, Badoni Temples, Unao-Balaji Sun Temple, Khairi ki mata Temple and several other temples. The temples attract numerous pilgrims to the city every year.
Travel to Datia:
Best time to travel: October to March.
Local Languages: Hindi and Marathi
How to Reach:
Air: Gwalior (75 km) is the closest airport to Datia. Regular flights connect Gwalior with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and Mumbai. Air India is main flight operator who has operations in the city.
Rail: Jhansi (26 km) is the closest railway station. Jhasi rail line is well connected rail lines from other parts of India.
Road: state tourism buses and many private operators connect the city to nearby such as at Gwalior, Jhansi or Orchha.
Excursions from Datia: Places You Should Not Miss in Datia
Gwalior: from ancient times, has been the centre of art and culture, giving rise to indigenous schools of painting and music. It was here that the great Tansen, father of classical Hindustani music, lies buried. His simple unostentatious tomb is more than a monument; it’s the heartbeat of the city’s living heritage and the scene of a rousing annual music festival, a tribute to a legendary singer, one of Emperor Akbar’s nine navratnas.
Gwalior may not have the flamboyant but it has an alluring history, studded with the colossus-like exploits of kings and queens who lived life on an epic scale.
Orchha: A stroll around the little settlement to following day confirms that Orchha exists in a fairytale dimension. Indeed, the 2 sq km town had been virtually swallowed up by the surrounding forest till it was rediscovered as a tourist spot. Orchha was founded in the sixteenth century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river because of its scenic beauty. Over the years the town was studded with 32 monuments including three sixteenth and seventeenth centuries palaces – Raj Mahal, Jehangir Mahal and Rai Praveen Mahal – within the fort complex.
Hotels and Resorts in Datia:
By way of accommodation, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (MPTDC) runs a hotel on the river banks opposite the Datia palace. Alternatively one can stay at Gwalior, Jhansi or Orchha (18 km south of Jhansi)
Travel Packages to Datia:
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Flights to Datia: Gwalior (75 km) is the closest airport to Datia. Regular flights connect Gwalior with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and Mumbai. Air India is main flight operator who has operations in the city.
Trains to Datia: Jhansi (26 km) is the closest railway station. Jhasi rail line is well connected rail lines from other parts of India.
Buses to Datia: state tourism buses and many private operators connect the city to nearby such as at Gwalior, Jhansi or Orchha.
Car Hire in Datia:To experience Datia at your own pace you can take a care hire. Hire a cab and get enchanted by the captivating locations of Datia. You can also hire a cab for excursions from Datia
