Mirzapur

There are 75 districts in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The name of Mirzapur district is also prominent among these districts. The distance from Mirzapur to Lucknow is about 290 kilometers. Mirzapur district is also known as Vindhyachal. 

Mirzapur

Mirzapur district is known for its historical importance and its beauty. There are many places for tourists to visit here. Here you will get to see a flowing river and waterfall. During Navratri, many devotees come from far and wide to visit the temple of Mata Bindyavasni situated in the mountains.

Places to visit in Mirzapur

Kali Khoh Temple

Kali Khoh Temple of Mirzapur district is a famous temple of Hindus. The idol of Kali Devi is installed in this temple. This temple of Kali Mata is on the Vindhyachal hills of Mirzapur. There is a huge crowd of devotees to have darshan of the Mother Goddess. Being situated on a hill, it is very enjoyable to see the natural views from here.

Chunar Fort

The distance of this fort from Mirzapur city is about 30 km. This fort is quite famous. River Ganga flows near Chunar Fort. This tune of the river can be heard clearly inside the fort. Chunar Fort is one of the special tourist places of Mirzapur. Tourists come from far away to see this fort. This fort opens at 7 in the morning and closes at 5 in the evening. It is said about this fort that Bharatari Nath ji, the younger brother of King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, took retirement and did penance at this place. 

Chunar Fort

Pipri dam

This dam of Mirzapur is quite big. This dam is built on the Belan river. If you come to visit Mirzapur then definitely come to see this dam.

Sirsi Dam

Sirsi Dam is at a distance of about 45 km from Mirzapur city. Sirsi Dam is built on the banks of Belan River. The view here is worth seeing. Many people also come here for picnics. If you go a little further from this place, you will get to see Sirsi Waterfall. 

Sirsi Dam

Wyndham Falls

Wyndham Falls is a beautiful picnic spot located in Mirzapur. The waterfall flowing through the rocky paths here attracts tourists a lot. This waterfall is named after the British collector Wyndham. A zoo and a park for children are also located near the waterfall. You can enjoy seeing colorful birds in the zoo. 

Wyndham Falls

Lakhaniya Dari

Lakhaniya Dari is a beautiful tourist spot in Mirzapur for history lovers and nature lovers. In Mirzapur, at a distance of 8 kilometers towards the south in Ahraura city, an ancient cave is situated and this cave is thousands of years old, which used to be the settlement of primitive man. There is also a waterfall near the cave and it is a different pleasure to see this waterfall during the rainy season. Because during that time the environment around here becomes mesmerizing.

Kotarnath Shiv Temple

This temple of Lord Shiva is quite famous. This temple of Lord Shiva is in Sarhara village. The most special thing about this temple is that this temple of Lord Shiva is built in the middle of the Belan river. 

Kotarnath Shiv Temple

Alopi Dari

This Alopi Dari of Mirzapur is built in a dense forest. But this waterfall runs only during the rainy season. The distance of this waterfall from Mirzapur city is about 35 km. Being in a dense forest, you will have to walk for some distance. People visiting Mirzapur definitely like to visit this place.

Alopi Dari

Baba Siddhanath's Dari

Baba Siddhanath's Dari is a beautiful tourist place in Mirzapur, which is situated on the Adgadanand Paramahamsa Ashram road and is about 20 kilometers from Chunar. This is a beautiful place in Mirzapur for nature lovers. Here, water from a height of 100 meters falls into a pond below and flows into a river. 

Baba Siddhanath's Dari

Adagadananda Paramhansa Ashram

A must-see place in Mirzapur is Adagadanand Paramahamsa Ashram. This ashram is situated in Mirzapur at a distance of about 18 kilometers from Chunar on Rajgarh road. This ashram is spread over a huge area, surrounded by gardens, which make the atmosphere here mesmerizing. On the day of Guru Purnima, there is a huge crowd of devotees in the ashram. There are devotees of Paramahamsa in India and abroad and they also come to visit the ashram on the day of Guru Purnima. 

Adagadanand Paramahamsa Ashram

Vindhyavasini Temple

This temple of Mata Vindhyavasini is famous not only in the state but in the entire country. This is a religious temple of Hindus. This temple of Mata is situated on the banks of river Ganga. Inside Vindhyavasini Temple you will see a very big statue of Vindhyavasini Devi. Many shops will be seen outside the temple to offer Prasad to the Mother Goddess and this temple is quite ancient. According to the Puranas, it is said that this is Shaktipeeth Dham, where the body parts of Mata Sati had fallen. During the month of Navratri, a large crowd of devotees is seen here. 

Vindhyavasini Temple

Ashtabhuji Devi Temple

This temple is also situated on Vindhyachal mountain. This temple is also one of the famous temples of Mirzapur. A huge octagonal statue of Mata Mata is installed inside the temple. The temple is situated on top of the hill, so you can use stairs and a ropeway to reach here. It is said about Ashtabhuji Mata that the mother who nurtured Lord Krishna was the daughter of Yashoda Mata. This temple of Ashtabhuji Devi is located at a distance of about 10 km from Mirzapur city. Apart from this, there are many things here which tourists can enjoy.

Ram Gaya Ghat

Ram Gaya Ghat is a famous religious place in Mirzapur. It is situated in Shivpur area of Mirzapur. There is also Rameshwaram Temple and Maa Tara Shaktipeeth, which is considered an important part of Vidyaanchal Trikoni Parikrama. It holds religious significance as its history is linked to Treta Yuga. According to mythological beliefs, Lord Shri Ram Ji had offered prayers to his ancestors here. It is said that even today, as a memory, a footprint of Lord Shri Ram is present here in the middle of the river Ganga. The river Ganga between the ghat located here and Gaya is known as Shiv Ganga.

Tanda Falls

If you go to visit Mirzapur during the rainy season, then the best picnic spot to visit in Mirzapur during the monsoon is Tanda Water Falls. This waterfall is located at a distance of about 9 kilometers from Mirzapur city. However, there may be some difficulty in reaching here during the rainy season. But as soon as you reach this waterfall, the atmosphere here will make you happy.

Sita Kund

This is a religious place. Sita Kund is near Mata Ashtabhuji. This place is believed to be the place where Lord Rama spent fourteen years in exile. Then Mother Sita and Ram ji stayed at this place. There is a small pond at this place. You can come here and see this pond.

Pakka Ghat Mirzapur

This ghat is built on the banks of river Ganga. There is a monument near Pakka Ghat, which is constructed of sandstone. There are many temples built on the banks of this place. Many ancient temples have been built on the banks of this ghat and their workmanship has been done very well. Tourists coming to this place also get photoshoots done for themselves.

Pakka Ghat

Maa Bhandari Devi Temple

This market of Maa Bhandari Devi is situated in Mirzapur, which is in Ahrera of Mirzapur. This temple of Bhandari Devi is situated on the top of the hill and the idol of Mata Bhandari Devi is installed in this temple.

Lal Bhairav Temple

Lal Bhairav Temple of Mirzapur is situated on Kantit Road. The idol of Baba Bhairav is installed in the temple. People come to see Bhairav Baba.

Best time to visit Mirzapur

If you want to visit Mirzapur, you can go anytime. Because the climate here is normal, neither is it too hot nor too cold.

How to reach Mirzapur?

You can use any means to go to Mirzapur. You can reach this place by train, bus, car etc.

How to reach Mirzapur by train?

If you want to go to Mirzapur by train then you can easily go here. Trains run to Mirzapur from every major station.