Orai — Travel Guide
Orai is a city and sub-district of the Jalaun district. It is the district headquarter for jalaun district which is the part of the jhansi division. It is to be noted that earlier it was called as Uddalak Nagari. It also enjoys historical importance as it is located between Kalpi, Jhansi and Mahoba. This city is also renowned after ‘King Mahil’ who was ill-tempered and betrayed his nephews Udal and Aalah. Aalah who belongs to Banaphar Rajput clan was the general of King Parmal of Chandel and is also quite famous. He fought against Prithviraj Chauhan in the year 1182 CE. Aalah Khand poem is written after Aalah and is popularly recited in Bundelkhand region and it is otherwise known as “Parmal Raso”.
The best time to visit October to February.
By Air
Nearest airport is Kanpur Airport.
Orai - 108 km away
By Train
You can easily get regular trains to Orai from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Orai is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Orai to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Orai means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Orai is the most important activities among the tourists.
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