Bamdeveshwar Hillबामदेवेश्वर
The sage Bamdev shrine that gave Banda its name, a 20 minute walk up for a view of the Ken.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBanda, Uttar Pradesh
Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyBanda town, Banda
EntryFree
About Bamdeveshwar Hill
The hill shrine of sage Bamdev, from whom Banda takes its name, on a low rock at the west end of town with a Shiva temple at the foot and a Hanuman shrine and caves on the way up. Locals come on Mondays and in Shravan. It is a 20 minute walk and gives the only proper view over the Ken and the town.
What to see and do
- Bamdev Shiva temple at the foot
- Hanuman shrine and caves on the path
- View over the Ken and Banda
- Shravan crowds
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More places in Banda
- Bhuragarh FortBanda, Uttar Pradesh · FortsA brown stone fort on the Ken, taken in 1857, with a rope-dancer fair each Makar Sankranti.
- Kalinjar FortBanda, Uttar Pradesh · FortsThe Chandela hill fort where Sher Shah Suri died, with a rock-cut Neelkanth temple near the top.
- Nawab TankBanda, Uttar Pradesh · Lakes & DamsA Nawabi stepped tank with an island temple, Banda's evening walk.
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