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Things to do in Chitrakoot
10 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 5
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Chitrakoot
Hanuman Dhara ropeway
₹100–₹150 per person1 hour
Representative photo · Photo by "Beyond India by Shubham Thakur" on Pexels
Kamadgiri parikrama
Free2–3 hours
The circuit of Kamadgiri hill, held sacred to Ram, on a paved path lined with temples and pilgrims.
Photo: Pearl1920 · CC BY 4.0
Tulsi Peeth
Free45 min
A religious and educational centre founded by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, with temples and a quiet campus.
Photo: Nmisra · CC BY-SA 3.0
Sati Anusuya ashram
Free1.5 hours with travel
An ashram on the forested banks of the Mandakini, linked to the sage Atri and his wife Anusuya.
Gupt Godavari caves
Price on request1.5 hours with travel
Representative photo · Anil kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know
- Chitrakoot spans the UP–MP border; Ramghat, Gupt Godavari and Hanuman Dhara are on the MP side.
- Amavasya (new moon) days draw huge crowds for the Kamadgiri parikrama.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Chitrakoot?
Boat ride at Ramghat; Hanuman Dhara ropeway; Kamadgiri parikrama; Mandakini aarti at Ramghat; Tulsi Peeth; Sati Anusuya ashram.
What can you do for free in Chitrakoot?
Kamadgiri parikrama; Mandakini aarti at Ramghat; Tulsi Peeth; Sati Anusuya ashram; Janaki Kund.
What is the best time to visit Chitrakoot?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Chitrakoot?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.