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Educational Tours
we arrange school and college tours to an extensive range of exciting educational destinations in India. We plan educational tours according to your requirements and interest. At GJAC personal attention is not the exception but the rule!! Our young, enthusiastic and vibrant team contribute remarkably to enhance the experience and knowledge of students by indulging them in interactive and knowledge packed activities throughout the journey which makes the experience more rewarding.
Day excursion @ BaruaSagar
Booking available at :
1. Uttar Pradesh Tourism Office, Rahi Veerangana Hotel Campus, Elite Sipri Road, Jhansi.
2. Uttar Pradesh Tourist Information Center, Platform no.1 Railway Station Jhansi.
Amount payable:
Rs. 800/- Per Person
Rs. 600/- Per Child (Age limit 12 Years)
“open to all above 18 years. Members above 13 years may participate with parental consent. Children till 12 years may participate along with parents only.”
This is GJAC travel and leisure trip so feel free to get children and family members to the trip.
BaruaSagar is a municipal board in Jhansi District of Uttar Pradesh. It was named so because of the big beautiful lake called BaruaSagar Tal. The town was established by Maharaja Udit Singh of Orchha about 260 years ago.
BaruaSagar has lots of historical monuments from the period of 800 A.D. to 1700 A.D..
Places to visit in BaruaSagar
Jarai Ka Math: Jarai-ka-Math was Built during the reign of the Pratiharas. The temple dates backs to approximately 860 AD, this red sandstone temple is a pancharata shrine of the Panchayatan type, in which the main temple is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines at the four corners. Declared a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1928,
The temple is an excellent example of early Pratihara architecture. The temple is dedicated to Devi (Amba or Durga) whose multifarious forms are represented in the profusely carved sculptures along the temple walls. Erotic sculptures, akin to those at Khajuraho, also grace the Jarai-ka-Math.
BaruaSagar Fort: Barua Sagar Fort is a historical monument in Barua Sagar. This fort is located at a great height and gives an excellent view of Barua Sagar Lake. It is situated on the top of a hill. Archaeological Survey of Uttar Praddesh had restored the fort.picturesquely situated on an eminence, commands an excellent view of the lake and surrounding landscape.
BaruaSagar is the historical spot where the battle between the Peshwa’s trops and the Bundelas was fought in 1744.
Ghughua Math Temple: To the north-east side of the lake and at the boundary of the fort are ruins of two old Chandela Temples Built of granite. The older one is known as Ghughua Math.
BaruaSagar Lake: A Large lake formed about 260 Years ago, where an embankment was erected by Raja Udit Singh of Orchha. The embankment structure is unique example of architecture and engineering.
Included Activities and the attraction:
1. Horse Riding near BaruaSagar Fort (Max. 20 minutes per person),
2. Veg Buffet Lunch and Evening Snacks at BaruaSagar Fort
3. Singing / Dancing competition and Prize Distribution
4. Bird Watching, Trekking and Jungle Walk
5. Photography competition. And lots more activities
We will be taking a hired vehicle which will be with us for the entire trip. We will try to cover all the important places in BaruaSagar.
Start Time – 11am / End Time – approximately 7:30 pm
Meet Up Point – Uttar Pradesh Tourism Office, Rahi Veerangana Hotel Campus, Elite Sipri Road Jhansi
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Deogarh in Monsoon
One of the best places to trek in Bundelkhand Region - Deogarh
Deogarh is is a small farming village near the town of Lalitpur in Lalitpur district, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Located at the border with the former princely state of Gwalior, which is now part of Madhya Pradesh, it is known for its Gupta monuments, located on and near the hill fort on the right bank of the Betwa River. A number of ancient monuments of Hindu and Jain origins are found within and outside the walls of the fort.
Height: At an average elevation of 211 meters (692 ft)
Area: The village is spread over an area of 5 square kilometers (1.9 sq mi)
During monsoon rainfall is heavy and it provides a different charm: The climate after the rains is very pleasant.
About our trek: We will stay in Jain Dharmashala Only vegetarian food (typical Jain food) will be arranged by the Dharmashala.
Day 1 (Saturday)
Leave by Train No 51812 Jhansi Bina Passenger which will depart from Jhansi Railway station at 7.35 am
10 am: Reach Jakhlaun Railway Station
10:30 am: Local transport to Deogarh village
11am: Reach Deogarh village and check into Jain Dharmashala
11:30am: Fresh Up and Tea
12:30pm: Trek to Dashavatar Temple
2pm: Back to Dharmshala, Lunch and get some rest
4pm: Trek to Mahaveer Swami Sanctuary and Deogarh Village
6pm: rest at pond near to Dharmshala
7pm: Reach Dharmshala,
8pm: Dinner, Chat up and Sleep
Day 2 (Sunday)
5 am: Wake Up Call
5:30 am: Start Trek in forest (Total 4 km)
7:30 am: Get back to Dharmshala, freshen up and have breakfast
9:30 am: Trek to Jain Temples Fort Campus, Varah Temple, Raj Ghati, Nahar Ghati, Siddh ki Gufa, View Point (Total trek 7-8 kms)
12:30pm: Back to Dharmshala, Lunch and get some rest.
3:00pm: Local transport to Jakhlaun Railway Station
3:55pm: Train No 51811 Jhansi Bina Passenger to Jhansi
7pm: Reach Jhansi Railway Station
Amount payable: Rs.1250/- (Includes travel, accommodation and food.)