Vijaygarh Fortविजयगढ़ किला
The hill fort of Chandrakanta, with rock-cut tanks that never dry and a 40 minute climb.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Prayag & Vindhya
Prayag & Vindhya
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height400 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyMau Kalan, Robertsganj
EntryFree
About Vijaygarh Fort
A 5th century hill fort in the Kaimur range 30 km from Robertsganj, made famous as the setting of Devaki Nandan Khatri's Chandrakanta. Four rock-cut tanks that never dry, cave paintings, the Meeran Shah dargah and a long stretch of wall stand on top. The climb is a proper 40 minutes on a rough path. Vijaygarh and Agori are the two forts of the novel, one on either side of the Son.
What to see and do
- The four rock-cut tanks
- Cave paintings on the hill
- Meeran Shah dargah
- Ramparts and the Kaimur view
- The Chandrakanta setting
Part of Vindhya and Kaimur.
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