Banda
This is the easternmost district of Bundelkhand. The division of the district into two has been done by splitting Banda district , tahsil and block-wise. Karwi and Mau Tahsils lying in the eastern and South-eastern direction comprising the Manikpur, Mau, Pahadi, Chitrakut and Ramnagar blocks from the present Chitrakut district.
Places Of Interest
KALINJAR FORT
Kalinjar (Kalanjar), a historical fort situated in Banda district (Uttar Pradesh) , is one of the most precious gift of India to the World hertige.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India. This is one of the eight famous forts built by Chandela-kings during the end od 1st and beginning of 2nd millennium. Situated at the interface of U.P. and M.P. states of India this has been serving as the great barrier for ambitious kings/invaders aiming towards south. 
BHURAGARH FORT
Across the river Ken there are ruins of Bhuragarh fort said to be built with brown stones by Raja Guman Singh in 17th Century. This place was main center at the time of freedom struggle. A mela is orgainsed in this place called ‘Natbali Ka Mela’.We provide tours to Taj Mahal.
RANGARH FORT
Rangarh fort was built at the middle of the Ken revier.
KHATRI PAHAR
Shydha a small village lies about 24 km distant from Banda among the ravince close to the ken river. Nearby in a hill called Khatri Pahar, the recorded height being 259 meters above sea level. On the top of the hill a small temple dedicated to Angleshwari Devi. The legend is that the devi, having to flee from the persecution of her meternal father Kans, rose bodily into the air and sought a place of safty. She tried the strength of the hill with her finger, but finding it incapable of supporting her weight went on to Vindhyachal. From her anguli, a finger the name Angleshwari Devi is derived. On every Navratri a large mela is organized.
NAWAB TANK
Nawab tank is situated about 3 kms south of Banda. This tank has been built by Nawab of Banda, and therefore it is known as Nawab Tank.
BAMDEO TEMPLE
The temple is said to derived 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 fort of a hill. There is one big and oldest Shivling is situated in the temple in the kho of Bambeshar Pahar.
MAHESHWARI DEVI TEMPLE
This temple is situated at the middle place of the Banda city. There are so many murties of Devis & Devatas in the temple.Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.
Four Stone Pillar at Kairada Village
Kairada village on the road from Banda to Mahoba, 15 Km distant from Banda and 40 Km from Mahoba. A metalled road connects to Banda and Mahoba. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.The foundation of the village was done in the Chandella period about 900 years ago. There is a tank situated here, which was build by special stone. In the 1857, when British army entered this village, four dogs and their mother contested fight and sacrifice their live from 1.5 km from the village. In the memory of this fight, Four Stone Pillars is situated on the Top of the ‘TILA’ in the Kairada village
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