Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Chunar

Chunar is a town in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 36,459 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 70 temples, 24 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 parks. The must-see places are Chunar Fort (1 km), Shri Kashi Vishwanath Ji Temple, BHU Campus (Varanasi) (23 km) and Baba Siddhnath Ki Dari (24 km).

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Chunar, Uttar Pradesh
Chunar, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chunar at a glance

Location
Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 36,459
Coordinates
25.1278° N, 82.8821° E
Places within 50 km
224 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Varanasi, 29 km
Railway station
Chunar (CAR), 4 km
Airport
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), 45 km

Top places to visit near Chunar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chunar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Chunar

85 temples within 100 km of Chunar. The closest is Dhui Baba Temple (5 km); the best-known is Shri Kashi Vishwanath Ji Temple, BHU Campus (Varanasi) (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chunar

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chunar. The closest is Chunar Fort (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chunar

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chunar. The closest is Block A Garden (23 km); the best-known is Broacha Mango Garden (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Chunar

28 parks within 100 km of Chunar. The closest is Bajrangbali Mandir Park (20 km); the best-known is Beniya Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Chunar

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Chunar. The closest is Sakteshgarh Waterfall (24 km); the best-known is Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Chunar

14 museums within 100 km of Chunar. The closest is Kiran Center (16 km); the best-known is Ramnagar Fort (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chunar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chunar
  2. 1 km Chunar Fort · fort, Mirzapur
  3. 24 km Shri Kashi Vishwanath Ji Temple, BHU Campus (Varanasi) · temple, Varanasi
  4. 3 km Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, (Varanasi) · temple, Varanasi
  5. 1 km Assi Ghat · ghat, Varanasi
  6. 4 km Ramnagar Fort · fort, Varanasi
  7. 27 km Back to Chunar

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How to reach Chunar

  • By train: Chunar (CAR) — about 4 km from the centre
  • By air: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), Varanasi — about 45 km by road
  • By air: Prayagraj Airport (IXD), Allahabad — about 151 km by road
  • By road from Varanasi: about 29 km · directions
  • By road from Prayagraj: about 137 km · directions
  • By road from Gorakhpur: about 235 km · directions

All places near Chunar by distance

Within 15 km of Chunar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Chunar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples7085Dhui Baba Temple (5 km)
Forts & heritage2431Chunar Fort (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2529Block A Garden (23 km)
Parks2628Bajrangbali Mandir Park (20 km)
Waterfalls1422Sakteshgarh Waterfall (24 km)
Other attractions1618Lc Hut (23 km)
Museums1414Kiran Center (16 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs814Jargo Dam (14 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints69River View Point (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs57Chunar Dargaah Sharif Hazrat Qasim Shah Sulemani (2 km)
Churches44St. Thomas Church (2 km)
Caves34Magical Cave. ( जादुई गुफा ) (4 km)
Buddhist sites23Archaeological Buddhist Remains of Sarnath, (Varanasi) (39 km)
Beaches & coast33Varanasi New Beach View Point (19 km)
Jain sites23Jain Mandir Majhawa (21 km)
Treks11Wildfern Treks (27 km)
Ashrams11Ashram (27 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01ਗੰਗਾ ਦਰਿਆ (64 km)

Chunar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Chunar?

Chunar Fort (fort, about 1 km), Shri Kashi Vishwanath Ji Temple, BHU Campus (Varanasi) (temple, about 23 km), Baba Siddhnath Ki Dari (attraction, about 24 km), Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, (Varanasi) (temple, about 26 km), Ramnagar Fort (fort, about 27 km), Assi Ghat (ghat, about 27 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chunar?

224 places on Spotwander: 70 temples, 24 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 parks, 14 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Chunar?

Dhui Baba Temple, about 5 km by road; Sultankeshwer (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chunar?

Chunar Fort, about 1 km by road; Vishwa Gate (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chunar?

Block A Garden, about 23 km by road; Block C Garden (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chunar?

Start in Chunar, visit Chunar Fort, then Shri Kashi Vishwanath Ji Temple, BHU Campus (Varanasi), then Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, (Varanasi), then Assi Ghat, then Ramnagar Fort, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Chunar?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and parks.

How do I reach Chunar?

By train: Chunar (CAR), about 4 km away. By air: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 45 km by road. By road: 29 km from Varanasi.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chunar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chunar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.