Hanuman Dharaहनुमान धारा
A cliff shrine where a spring falls on Hanuman, 600 steps up with a view over Chitrakoot.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height300 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyChitrakoot Dham, Chitrakoot Dham Karwi
EntryFree · ropeway charged
About Hanuman Dhara
A Hanuman shrine tucked against a cliff face 4 km from Ramghat, where a spring drops onto the idol and runs off into a tank, cooling Hanuman after he burnt Lanka. It is around 600 steps up and a ropeway runs when the crowds justify it. Sita Rasoi is a further climb above with a view over the whole Chitrakoot bowl.
What to see and do
- The spring falling on the idol
- About 600 steps or the ropeway
- Sita Rasoi above the shrine
- View over the Chitrakoot bowl
Part of Vindhya and Kaimur.
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