Chitrakoot is a beautiful town situated on the banks of the Mandakini River in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh where many famous and ancient temples are located There are beautiful waterfalls and forests And friends the importance of Chitrakoot is also connected with Ramayana It is said that Lord Shri Ram Ji spent 11 years and 6 months of his 14 years of exile.
And because of this this town holds a special place among devotees Devotees come from far and wide to have darshan in the temples located here and the forests here further enhance its beauty Some temples located in Chitrakoot are 15 to 20 kilometers apart while some temples are nearby Therefore the journey of Chitrakoot can be completed easily in one to two days If you are also planning a Chitrakoot trip then first you need to know how you can reach Chitrakoot.
How to Reach Chitrakoot
You can reach Chitrakoot by bus train or flight
By Bus
- If you want to reach Chitrakoot by bus then you will see three bus stands in Chitrakoot These include Chitrakoot Dham Bus Stand Satna Chitrakoot Bus Stand and Karwi Bus Stand You also get direct bus facility from cities like Prayagraj Delhi Jhansi Kanpur and Lucknow to these bus stands which run daily on a regular basis You also get bus facilities from many nearby places
By Train
- If you want to reach Chitrakoot by train then you can reach Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station by train You easily get trains from cities like Delhi Lucknow Gwalior Jhansi and Prayagraj And if you do not get a train till here then from there you can reach Chitrakoot by bus From Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station the distance to Chitrakoot Ramghat which is considered the main town is 8 km.claculate your time for travelling
By Flight
- If you want to reach Chitrakoot by flight then friends at present the work of an airport is going on in Chitrakoot itself but soon the airport will be ready Therefore at present you can reach Lucknow Airport or Prayagraj Airport by flight and from there you can reach Chitrakoot by train or bus
Stay in Chitrakoot
Now once you reach Chitrakoot let’s talk about the stay arrangements and how you can arrange it and what the cost will be Friends in Chitrakoot you get hotels and guest houses which are available near Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station or near Ramghat which I already told you is 8 km away and is the main town from where it will be easier for you to travel around
- If you take a hotel near Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station then you get hotels from ₹500 to ₹1000
- If you take a hotel near Ramghat then you get slightly expensive hotels from ₹800 to ₹1500
You can stay here according to your budget and convenience
Day 1 Travel Plan Chitrakoot
If you start your journey early morning then first you can reach Ramghat
- If you have taken a hotel near Ramghat then you can reach Ramghat on foot
- If you have taken a hotel near the railway station then the distance from the hotel to Ramghat will be around 8 km which you can cover through e-rickshaw The fare of e-rickshaw is ₹20 per person
At Ramghat you can take a bath in the Mandakini River and after bathing you can visit the ancient temples situated on the banks of the ghat
Temples at Ramghat
- Here you can visit Bharat Mandir Parnakuti Mandir and Shri Mat Gajendra Nath Shiv Mandir which are considered very significant After visiting these temples you can return to the ghat and enjoy boat rides Boating in Chitrakoot feels very nice because these temples look very beautiful on the banks of the ghat and the boatmen also give you darshan of these temples which is a very good experience Boating costs between ₹200 to ₹250
Hanuman Dhara Temple
- After experiencing this boat ride and visiting all these temples you can go to Hanuman Dhara Temple which is located 2 to 3 km away from Ramghat on a hill You can climb on foot for which you have to climb about 600 stairs You can also reach the temple through ropeway Ropeway ticket is ₹145 per person According to me you should go through ropeway as you will see the best views of Chitrakoot otherwise you can also climb 600 stairs on foot Hanuman Dhara Temple is an ancient temple where you can have darshan of Hanuman Ji and here you will also see the secret water stream coming out of this mountain and that is why this temple is called Hanuman Dhara It is said that whoever drinks this water stream many of his diseases are cured
A little above here you will also see Sita Ji’s Rasoi Temple where you can have darshan It is believed that Sita Ji fed food to five sages at this very place After visiting here you can come down and from Hanuman Dhara you can go to Sati Anusuya Ashram located 3 km away
Sati Anusuya Ashram
- If you go to the ashram with your vehicle then you get parking facility just 500 meters away from the temple For parking you will be charged ₹10 Reaching the temple you will see Shri Krishna Ji at the gate riding on Arjun’s chariot as his charioteer The ashram looks quite big and grand It is believed that once the Trinity Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh came here to test Mata Sati Anusuya’s chastity Then Mata Sati Anusuya with her power turned them into infants Therefore inside you will see Mata Sati Anusuya Ji nurturing Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh Ji in a cradle Inside you will also see scenes related to Ramayana You can visit here This temple is situated on the banks of the Mandakini River so after darshan in the temple you can sit at the nearby ghat which gives you a very peaceful atmosphere
Gupt Godavari
- After that you can go to Gupt Godavari which is located about 13 to 14 km from this ashram Gupt Godavari is situated inside a cave for which you need to take a ticket which is ₹10 per person You have to go up the cave through stairs This is a very narrow cave Inside the cave you also see temples where you can have darshan and after exiting from the other side of this cave when you enter the second cave you will see the Gupt Godavari flowing out here which comes out from the hills and disappears in the hills and that is why it is called Gupt Godavari And friends the special thing about this cave is that it is a naturally formed cave After darshan here you can go to the hotel at night to rest Here your Day One will end
Day 2 Travel Plan Chitrakoot
On the next day that is Day Two first reach Ramghat and take a bath From here your Day Two will also start
- After bathing you can go to Kamtanath Temple
I asked you to take a bath because most devotees here begin the journey to Kamtanath Temple after bathing - Kamtanath Temple is located 2 km from Ramghat and Kamtanath Temple is considered the most famous temple of Chitrakoot
- In the Vindhya mountain ranges in the Kamadgiri hills lies the darshan place of Shri Kamtanath Swami Ji and this is the most famous temple of Chitrakoot Here Lord Shri Ram Ji resides in the form of Kamtanath Ji And there is great belief in coming to this temple and having darshan of Shri Kamtanath Ji Therefore millions of devotees come from far and wide for darshan and also perform the circumambulation of Kamadgiri hills which is of great significance
This circumambulation is about 5 km long and on this route you will see many temples It takes about 3 hours to complete this circumambulation After darshan and circumambulation here you should rest a little there and after that you can return to Ramghat
- On the way back first you will see Ram Darshan where you can have darshan For darshan here you need to take a ticket which costs ₹10 per person Inside you will see all the scenes related to Ramayana and you will feel very good seeing them There is an outer locker counter where you have to deposit your mobile and camera because it is not allowed to take mobile or camera inside After seeing the scenes inside you will feel very good After darshan here you can go to Manas Darshan Temple located nearby Here too you will see scenes and pictures related to Ramayana You can also visit here
- A short distance from here is the famous Kanch Mandir This is an ashram where you will see this Kanch Mandir which is quite famous in Chitrakoot Inside this Kanch Mandir you will have grand darshan of Lord Shri Ram Sita and Lakshman Ji The temple is decorated with glass pieces which looks very beautiful and the paintings on the walls related to Ramayana will mesmerize you Devotees here sit in the courtyard and feel very positive You too can spend some time here sit in the courtyard and after that you can go to Ramghat in the evening which looks absolutely beautiful in the evening
- In the evening you can sit on the banks of Ramghat and enjoy the surrounding views And if you don’t want to go to Ramghat in the evening then you can go to Janaki Kund or Spatik Shila After spending good time here you can return home Here your journey will end
Food in Chitrakoot
And friends if we talk about food arrangements here then you will not have any problem with food in Chitrakoot because you will see eateries at most places where you get a normal thali costing from ₹80 to ₹120 You easily get eateries near your hotel You can eat there or you can eat near Ramghat too
Best Time to Visit Chitrakoot
If we talk about the best time to visit Chitrakoot you can come here between December to February or between May to June However during Amavasya there is great significance in visiting here but at that time you will also see a large crowd If you don’t mind the crowd then you can come during Amavasya otherwise you can come between December to February or between May to June This remains the best time for visiting You can choose any of these times according to your convenience
Cost of Chitrakoot Trip
If we talk about the total cost to complete this journey then the cost for two people will be from ₹3000 to ₹3500 This includes your hotel cost food cost ticket cost and transportation cost And this cost I told you is after reaching Chitrakoot if you want to calculate your travel budget Travel Budget Planner Tool
Overview Table of Chitrakoot Yatra
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Satna District Madhya Pradesh on the banks of Mandakini River |
| Main Attractions | Ramghat Hanuman Dhara Temple Sati Anusuya Ashram Gupt Godavari Kamtanath Temple Kanch Mandir Ram Darshan |
| How to Reach | By Bus by Train (Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station) by Flight (via Lucknow or Prayagraj) |
| Hotels | ₹500–₹1000 near Karwi Station ₹800–₹1500 near Ramghat |
| Food | Thali cost ₹80–₹120 eateries easily available |
| Best Time | December–February or May–June Amavasya for special darshan (crowded) |
| Total Cost (2 people) | Around ₹3000–₹3500 including stay food transport and tickets |
| Trip Duration | 1–2 days |
FAQs on Chitrakoot Yatra
Q1 When is the best time to visit Chitrakoot?
The best time is December to February or May to June You can also visit during Amavasya but it is very crowded then
Q2 How many days are enough for Chitrakoot trip?
You can cover major attractions in 1 to 2 days
Q3 How much does a Chitrakoot trip cost for two people?
On average it costs between ₹3000 and ₹3500 for two people including hotels food transport and tickets
Q4 How can I reach Chitrakoot by train?
You can reach Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station which has direct trains from Delhi Lucknow Jhansi Gwalior and Prayagraj
Q5 What are the main places to visit in Chitrakoot?
Ramghat Hanuman Dhara Temple Sati Anusuya Ashram Gupt Godavari Kamtanath Temple Kanch Mandir Ram Darshan and Janaki Kund are the must visit places