Ramghat
रामघाट
The liveliest ghat on the Mandakini River, where you can take a small wooden boat on the river and watch the evening prayers. It is the heart of Chitrakoot.
Legend says Rama bathed here during his exile. The steps along the bank are full of pilgrims bathing, sadhus and stalls selling lamps. The poet Tulsidas is said to have seen Rama here. Every evening, the river ghat holds an aarti, and the lamps and chanting are reflected on the water. You can rent a hand-rowed wooden boat to cross to the opposite bank, or row upstream to Janaki Kund, a trip of about 30 minutes. The ghat is surrounded by dense lanes, temples and vegetarian snacks. It is very crowded, so agree on the boat fare before getting on.
Opening hours
Open all day (evening prayers around sunset)
Nearby sights
- Janaki Kund
- Kamadgiri Parikrama
- Sphatik Shila
- Hanuman Dhara
- Ganesh Bagh
- Sati Anusuya Ashram
- Bharat Koop
- Gupt Godavari Caves