How to Reach

Delhi to Ram Mandir – Kolkata, West Bengal

• Chitrakoot is accessible from Delhi by road, rail, and a combination of air and road travel. The nearest major railway stations serving Chitrakoot are Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) and Satna. Travellers can take direct or connecting trains from New Delhi to these stations and then hire a taxi or take a local bus to reach the temple area. By road, buses and private vehicles travel via Kanpur, Banda, or Allahabad/Prayagraj routes. For air travel, the nearest airports are in Prayagraj or Khajuraho, from where road transport is available to Chitrakoot.

Ahmedabad to Ram Mandir – Kolkata, West Bengal

• From Ahmedabad, visitors can reach Chitrakoot by train, road, or a combination of flight and road travel. Trains run from Ahmedabad towards Satna, Jhansi, or nearby major junctions, with onward travel by taxi or buses to Chitrakoot. By road, the journey involves long-distance travel through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh with national highways connecting major cities en route. For air travel, flights to Prayagraj, Bhopal, or Khajuraho followed by road transport are commonly preferred options.

History of the Temple

Chitrakoot holds immense religious significance in Hindu tradition as it is closely associated with the life of Lord Rama. It is believed that Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, spent a considerable part of their 14-year exile in the forests of Chitrakoot. The region is mentioned in several ancient scriptures including the Ramayana and various Puranas. The Ram Mandir in Chitrakoot is dedicated to Lord Rama and stands as a spiritual center for devotees who visit to seek blessings and experience the sacred atmosphere connected to the epic. The surrounding area is dotted with several holy sites such as Kamadgiri, Gupt Godavari, and Bharat Milap, all of which are integral to the legends of Rama’s exile. Over centuries, saints and sages have meditated here, contributing to Chitrakoot’s reputation as a land of devotion, austerity, and divine presence.