Hanuman Dhara
हनुमान धारा
A Hanuman temple on a cliff, where a mountain spring flows year-round past the statue. Climbing about 360 steps gives views over Chitrakoot.
Legend says that after Hanuman burned the city of Lanka, Rama shot an arrow to release this spring to cool him down. The temple is built into the rock face of the mountainside, and spring water flows from beside the statue into a pool. Reaching it requires climbing about 360 steep steps. Farther up is the small Sita Rasoi (Sita's Kitchen) shrine, overlooking the whole town and plain. It is about 4 km from Ram Ghat. Monkeys are abundant along the steps, so keep your glasses, phone and food secure. Those with limited stamina can hire a palanquin bearer.
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Janaki Kund
- Sphatik Shila
- Ramghat
- Kamadgiri Parikrama
- Ganesh Bagh
- Sati Anusuya Ashram
- Bharat Koop
- Gupt Godavari Caves