Charkhariचरखारी
A princely town ringed by seven lakes under a hill fort, the self-styled Kashmir of Bundelkhand.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMahoba, Uttar Pradesh
Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand
Best time to visit1 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyCharkhari, Mahoba
EntryFree
About Charkhari
A former princely town 20 km north of Mahoba, ringed by seven lakes with the Mangalgarh fort on the hill above, which is why the locals call it the Kashmir of Bundelkhand, with a straight face. The Bundela palaces are worn and mostly shut but the lakes, Gola Tal in particular, are good for a slow evening. Come in winter when the birds are on the water.
What to see and do
- Seven lakes around the town
- Mangalgarh fort on the hill
- Bundela palaces and havelis
- Winter birds on Gola Tal
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