Kamadgiri Parikramaकामदगिरि
The 5 km walk round the sacred hill of Chitrakoot, past Kamtanath and Bharat Milap.
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
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKamta, Chitrakoot Dham Karwi
EntryFree
About Kamadgiri Parikrama
The forested hill that pilgrims regard as the original Chitrakoot, circled by a 5 km paved parikrama with shrines and muths along the way. Everyone walks it, some on their knees, and it takes an hour and a half at a plain pace. Kamtanath temple at the start is the main shrine. Go early or late; midday on the path is hot most of the year.
What to see and do
- The 5 km parikrama path
- Kamtanath temple
- Bharat Milap temple on the circuit
- Sadhus and muths along the way
Part of Vindhya and Kaimur.
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