Visiting Kopia
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go early: the light is softer and it is cooler on the ramparts.
- Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.
- Carry water; there may be no shops inside.
Hours for this heritage site are not listed yet; Protected monuments are generally open from sunrise to sunset. Most charge a small entry fee (higher for foreign visitors) and a few close one day a week. is typical for forts & heritage in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
October to February; carry water in summer. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Kopia
All places near Khalilabad →Gorakhnath Temple
temple · 37 km · Gorakhpur
Munshi Premchandra Park
park · 40 km · Gorakhpur
Indira Bal Vihar
park · 40 km · Gorakhpur
Vishnu Mandir
temple · 40 km · Gorakhpur
Kateshwar Park
park · 43 km · Basti
Champa Devi Park
park · 43 km · Gorakhpur
Other forts & heritage nearby
Ramagrama Relic Stupa · Lumbini Province114 kmSant Kabir Great Nirvana Place · Sant Kabir Nagar18 kmSadhguru Kabir Samadhi Mandir · Sant Kabir Nagar18 kmShastri Chowk · Basti46 kmMakrahi Haweli Restorent · Ambedkar Nagar59 kmShahid Samarak (Chauri Chaura) · Gorakhpur71 kmHow to reach Kopia
From Gorakhpur
About 40 km by road (32 km straight line). Directions · places near Gorakhpur
From Ayodhya
About 110 km by road (88 km straight line). Directions · places near Ayodhya
From Varanasi
About 217 km by road (173 km straight line). Directions · places near Varanasi
Nearest towns with a guide: Khalilabad (14 km) · Mehndawal (15 km) · Maghar (17 km). Coordinates 26.87387, 83.07871. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Kopia?
October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Kopia?
Hours for Kopia are not published here. Typical for forts & heritage in India: Protected monuments are generally open from sunrise to sunset. Most charge a small entry fee (higher for foreign visitors) and a few close one day a week. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Kopia from Gorakhpur?
Kopia is about 40 km by road from Gorakhpur (32 km straight line), 110 km from Ayodhya and 217 km from Varanasi. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Kopia?
Nearby: Gorakhnath Temple (temple, 37 km), Munshi Premchandra Park (park, 40 km), Indira Bal Vihar (park, 40 km), Vishnu Mandir (temple, 40 km), Kateshwar Park (park, 43 km), Champa Devi Park (park, 43 km).
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