Chitrakoot

The land of spirituality and cultural diversity, Chitrakoot is a place that has been an important pilgrim destination for a long time. The literal meaning of ‘Chitrakoot’ is ‘the hill of many wonders’. Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, the town of Chitrakoot borders the district of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh. The place also has its mention in the Hindu epic Ramayana. It was the deep green forest of Chitrakoot where Lord Rama along with his consort Goddess Sita and brother Laxman spent their eleven years out of the total fourteen years of exile.

The connection with Ramayana makes Chitrakoot one of the most popular sacred destinations in India. Not just this, Chitrakoot is also the land where Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma took incarnations. At present, the town is blessed with the numerous Hindu temples and various sacred sites that remain dotted with a large pack of devotees round the year. A perfect mix of natural beauty, spirituality, history and serenity, Chitrakoot is a place for every traveller and a visit to this tourist destination is nothing more than a magical experience.