Chunar

A town with rich history, fused with diverse culture and religions, Chunar cannot be categorised as a particular kind of destination, and thus, it is a destination for all.

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Located in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, close to Varanasi, Chunar is a place where nature, history and religion fuse together to form one picture-perfect destination. Once home to the glorious Chunar Fort, constructed by Maharaja Vikramaditya, the city today lies in solace, waiting for an audience so that the city could narrate its tales of glory.

On the bank of the holy river Ganga, Chunar was earlier called as Charandaru because Hindu God, Vishnu was believed to have taken his first step here in the city during his Vaman incarnation in the Satyug period. Another story states that a celestial being rested on the rock during his journey from Himalaya to Kanyakumari. The impression of the man resting on the rock later developed to become Chunar. It is believed that Chunar gained attention when Babar visited it. The Chunar Fort had served as the palace for many previous rulers and it was after Babar’s stay in the fort that the fort gained more recognition. Humayun, years later, offered Chunar and Jaunpur to Sher Shah in return of Bengal.

However, the fort was captured again by Mughal Emperor Akbar which was subsequently surrendered to East India Company in 1772.

Being at the epicentre of many powershifts, Chunar alongside its neighbours have seen the influence of multiple cultures which is still evident in the structures that were erected during those times. Some of the major attractions in Chunar include religious shrines of Hindu and Muslim religion. Being a historic town with a rich heritage, Chunar has witnessed a picture-perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim religion. From temples to mosques to Dargah, each of the religious shrines hold significant religious and cultural values.

However, Chunar Fort is the major attraction of the town. Home to many emperors and of great historical importance, the fort stands tall narrating the tales of glory it has witnessed over 10 centuries. Situated on the holy river Ganga, Chunar isn’t just about religion. The city nestled with the river Ganga as the backdrop offers some of the best frames for photographers.

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Best Time to Visit Chunar

Summer season in Chunar starts from April and lasts till June. The summer season is usually hot in Chunar with temperature ranging between 25°C and 38°C. The days are hot with bright sunlight and nights are moderate. The hot temperature during summer in Chunar isn’t suited for the day sightseeing tour.

The monsoon season in Chunar usually starts around July and lasts till September. Chunar being close to Varanasi receives moderate to high rainfall with occasional thundershowers. The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching sun. The temperature during monsoon season in Chunar ranges between 20°C and 32°C.

The winter season in Chunar usually starts around October and lasts till mid-March. The winter season is the best time to explore the heritage sites of Chunar with pleasant weather being perfect condition for the day sightseeing tour. The temperature during the winter season ranges between 10°C and 22°C, with January being the coldest month. However, the winter temperature can dip to even lower scale, around 6-8°C during January.

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Gangeshwar Nath Temple Chunar

The temple is also associated with a number of mythological stories.

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Durga Khoh Chunar

It is also one of the oldest temples in Chunar, and hence, remains flocked with a large number of people, both devotees and tourists.

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Chunar Fort Chunar

The fort went under the control of powerful rulers throughout history, from Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Aurangzeb to the British East India Company.

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Ashcharya Koop Chunar

Vitthalnath was the son of the founder of Pushti Marg ( a school of Vaishnav cult) - saint Vallabhacharya.

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