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Sonbhadra or Sonebhadra is the
2nd largest district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The district has an area of
6788 km² and a population of 1,463,468 (2001 census), with a population
density of 216 persons per km².
Several interesting monuments and
buildings serve as important Tourist places in Sonbhadra. The Vijaygarh Fort
located in the Sonbhadra district dates back to the 5th century. It was
built by the Kol Kings and is widely known for its exquisite rock carvings,
inscriptions and cave paintings. Then there is the Naugarh Fort, which was
built by the Kashi Kings. Although it now serves as a guest house for
Government dignitaries, the small fort is still considered a prominent
tourist attraction. The Agori Fort is another iconic fort which lies
surrounded by three rivers on three sides.
Sonbhadra is also home to the Salkhan Fossil Park. The park is of great
geographic and historical significance. The fossils here dates back to the
Proterozoic period which means that they are more than 1400 million years
old. Also, worth a mention are the Mukha Falls. This is one of the few
natural waterfalls in this region.
Several interesting monuments and
buildings serve as important tourist places in Sonbhadra. The Vijaygarh Fort
located in the Sonbhadra district dates back to the 5th century. It was
built by the Kol Kings and is widely known for its exquisite rock carvings,
inscriptions and cave paintings. Then there is the Naugarh Fort, which was
built by the Kashi Kings. Although it now serves as a guest house for
Government dignitaries, the small fort is still considered a prominent
tourist attraction. The Agori Fort is another iconic fort which lies
surrounded by three rivers on three sides.
Sonbhadra is also home to the Salkhan Fossil Park. The park is of great
geographic and historical significance. The fossils here dates back to the
Proterozoic period which means that they are more than 1400 million years
old. Also, worth a mention are the Mukha Falls. This is one of the few
natural waterfalls in this region.
The district of Sonbhadra is
known for its several Cave painting sites found in the Vindhya region. The
Lakhania caves are located in the Kaimur ranges and are known for their
beautiful ageless rock paintings. These historic paintings are about 4000
years old and bring to life the culture and belief of an era gone by. Khodwa
Pahar or Ghoramangar is another well-known ancient cave painting site. The
region also has two dams, the Rihand Dam and the Barkandhara Dam. You can
also see the Lorika Rock, which is a historic colossal rock.
In Sonbhadra,
taxis, buses and autos are available easily. The city is well connected by rail
and road to Delhi, Allahabad, Ranchi and Patna. There are a number of
moderately priced hotels in the town.
Muirpur Airport
is situated at Muirpur approximately 12 km from the Renukut is the nearest
airport to Sonbhadra.
Currently there are no scheduled commercial air service at this
Airport.
Varanasi International Airport
in Varanasi, 118 km north of Sonbhadra. It is
about two and a half hours
drive to Varanasi International
Airport from Sonbhadra. Buses are available at all hours of the day from
Varanasi and it normally takes 2½ hours to cover the distance.
Sonbhadra Quick Facts
State: Uttar Pradesh
Languages: Hindi, English & Bhojpuri
STD Code: 05444
Weather: Hot in summer and moderately cool in winter
Best Season: Winter, October to March
Famous For: Monuments, Scenic |
