Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Samthar

Samthar is a town in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 21,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 14 temples, 5 forts & heritage, 5 parks and 0 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Sankua Kund (47 km), Ratangarh Mata Temple (50 km) and Shri Pitambara Peeth (61 km).

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Samthar at a glance

Location
Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 21,582
Coordinates
25.8435° N, 78.9068° E
Places within 50 km
37 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Jhansi, 69 km
Railway station
Moth (MOTH), 15 km
Airport
Gwalior Airport (GWL), 105 km

Top places to visit near Samthar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Samthar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Samthar, by type

Temples near Samthar

63 temples within 100 km of Samthar. The closest is Shri Kapil Muni Ashram and Mandir (Sevra Pahad) (12 km); the best-known is Ratangarh Mata Temple (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Samthar

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samthar. The closest is Samthar Fort of Jhansi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Samthar

31 parks within 100 km of Samthar. The closest is Sarojni Naidu Park (36 km); the best-known is Veerangna Maharani Laxmi Bai Park (68 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Samthar

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Samthar. The closest is Dargah Lahchura Wale Baba (54 km); the best-known is Datia Palace (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samthar

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samthar. The closest is Hasapur Dam (25 km); the best-known is Sankua Kund (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Jain sites near Samthar

13 jain sites within 100 km of Samthar. The closest is Digambar Jain Temple Pyawal ji (Atishay Kshetra) (43 km); the best-known is Shree Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Sonagir Ji (69 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Samthar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 219 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samthar
  2. 1 km Samthar Fort of Jhansi · fort, Jhansi
  3. 47 km Sankua Kund · lake, Datia
  4. 22 km Ratangarh Mata Temple · temple, Datia
  5. 83 km Parichha Dam Garden · garden, Jhansi
  6. 16 km Garh Kundar Fort · fort, Niwari
  7. 50 km Back to Samthar

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From travellers near Samthar

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How to reach Samthar

  • By train: Moth (MOTH) — about 15 km from the centre
  • By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior — about 105 km by road
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 191 km by road
  • By road from Jhansi: about 69 km · directions
  • By road from Orchha: about 76 km · directions
  • By road from Gwalior: about 104 km · directions

All places near Samthar by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Samthar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1463Shri Kapil Muni Ashram and Mandir (Sevra Pahad) (12 km)
Forts & heritage536Samthar Fort of Jhansi (1 km)
Parks531Sarojni Naidu Park (36 km)
Mosques & dargahs025Dargah Lahchura Wale Baba (54 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs415Hasapur Dam (25 km)
Other attractions314Dhoop Singh (40 km)
Jain sites213Digambar Jain Temple Pyawal ji (Atishay Kshetra) (43 km)
Churches011MF74+Q58 Datia (61 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens011Kamla Garden (61 km)
Museums010Maa Pitambra Museum (61 km)
Waterfalls28Water Fall (32 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints15Hills Mineral Water (42 km)
Ashrams14Shanti Ashram (40 km)
Buddhist sites04Samyak Buddha Vihar (62 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Agyatavas Sthal, Satar River Orchha (72 km)
Caves01Siddheshwar Temple and Natural Caves (63 km)

Samthar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Samthar?

Samthar Fort of Jhansi (fort, about 1 km), Sankua Kund (lake, about 47 km), Ratangarh Mata Temple (temple, about 50 km), Shri Pitambara Peeth (temple, about 61 km), Datia Palace (palace, about 61 km), Shri Kapil Muni Ashram and Mandir (Sevra Pahad) (temple, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Samthar?

37 places on Spotwander: 14 temples, 5 forts & heritage, 5 parks, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Samthar?

Shri Kapil Muni Ashram and Mandir (Sevra Pahad), about 12 km by road; Anjani Mata Mandir (39 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Samthar?

Samthar Fort of Jhansi, about 1 km by road; Chirgaon Prachin Darbaja (39 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Samthar?

Sarojni Naidu Park, about 36 km by road; Ambedkar Park Parichha (49 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Samthar?

Start in Samthar, visit Samthar Fort of Jhansi, then Sankua Kund, then Ratangarh Mata Temple, then Parichha Dam Garden, then Garh Kundar Fort, and drive back — about 219 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Samthar?

October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks.

How do I reach Samthar?

By train: Moth (MOTH), about 15 km away. By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 105 km by road. By road: 69 km from Jhansi.

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