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Chitrakoot

Where Lord Ram Spent His Exile

2 daysIdeal stay₹400From / nightFreeEntryOctober – MarchBest windowChitrakoot Dham (Karwi)Nearest rail · 8 km

One of India's most sacred Ramayana pilgrimage sites straddling Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Ram, Sita, and Lakshman spent 11.5 years of exile here. The Kamadgiri hill's 5km parikrama, Sati Anusuya Ashram, and Mandakini River ghats make it deeply atmospheric.

Pairs well with

Prayagraj (Allahabad)· 3h away

Khajuraho· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 93

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (peak crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) 8km · Prayagraj Airport 132km

Nearest transport

Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)8 km

Prayagraj Airport132 km

Stay options

budget₹400/night

mid₹1,200/night

luxury₹3,500/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Prayagraj → Chitrakoot

bus · 3h

₹150

approx.

Khajuraho → Chitrakoot

bus · 4h

₹180

approx.

Prayagraj → Chitrakoot

cab · 2.5h

₹1,800

approx.

Nearby attractions

PrayagrajKhajurahoOrchhaSatna