The southern hills of Chandauli district hold more than one waterfall. Here are the places most often combined with a Devdari visit, followed by other attractions listed by the Chandauli district tourism portal. Check timings and road conditions before adding them to the same day.
Rajdari WaterfallA broad, stepped cascade a short distance from Devdari in the same sanctuary.Read guide
Chandraprabha Wildlife SanctuaryThe protected forest around the falls, founded in 1957.Read guide
Latif Shah DamA reservoir completed in 1921 on the Karmanasa, near Chakia, and the saint's tomb.Read guide - Chakia Kali MandirA temple of Maa Kali, known for its three-day Ramnavami celebrations.Read guide
More places in Chandauli district
The Chandauli district tourism portal lists many other places. We have not yet visited or written full guides for these, so treat this as a starting point and check details locally.
Waterfalls, lakes and dams
- Aurwatand (Aurvatand) Waterfall: a lesser-known waterfall in the district's forest area.
- Kajardah Kund: the district portal describes the Gurvat river falling about 45 feet here before joining the Karmanasa.
- Mushakhand, Bhaisoda, Chhanpatar and Naugarh dams: reservoirs listed as picnic spots.
- Chandraprabha dam and lake: upstream of the waterfalls.
Forts and heritage
- Naugarh Fort: associated with the Chandrakanta legend.
- Hetampur Fort (Bhulaini Kothi): a historic fort listed by the district.
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Smriti Sthal, Padao: memorial site and home of the district tourism information centre.
- Dhanapur and Saiyadraja martyrs' memorials: freedom-struggle memorials.
Religious places
- Aghoreshwar Baba Kinaram birthplace / ashram: linked to the founder of the Aghor tradition.
- Baba Latif Shah tomb: Sufi shrine near Chakia (see Latif Shah Dam).
- Kaleshwar Dham, Jageshwar Dham, Ved Vyas Mandir, Koilarva Hanuman Mandir and other temples.
- Sarai Balua Ghat: a Ganga ghat known for its Mauni Amavasya fair.
Further afield
Varanasi, Sarnath, Ramnagar Fort and Chunar Fort are all within reach of the region, and are often combined with a Devdari trip by visitors staying in Varanasi.
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