Tourist Attraction
The Raneh Falls on the Ken river and Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary are tourist attractions. Gangau Dam has been constructed at the confluence of the Ken and Simri rivers. The Ken River passes through Panna National Park.
The banks of the Ken River have quite a few castles which were used by the Rajputs of this region to fight against the Mughals. Nowadays some of these castles are occupied by dacoits and are a cause for worry for the local police. These castles are in such a state of ruin that the walls are difficult to see from below the hill they are built on and ruins of only key buildings still exist. Some of these castles make for a good trek.
It is famous for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone. Banda city is located on banks of river Ken.
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