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Kaimur- A City Of Delights

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Kaimur has a glorious heritage and is one of the most vibrant regions of Bihar. Kaimur is an administrative district lying in the western portion of Bihar with the main headquarters of the district being located at Bhabua. The plains are lush and productive alluvial lands while the plateau regions are rocky. The rivers Karmanasha, Durgawati and Kudra border the city.

History Of Kaimur

From the 6th B.C. and 5th A.D. Kaimur was an integral part of the Magadh Empire ruled by the pre-Mauryans and also the late Gupta rulers of Magadh. Kaimur has made an enormous contribution in the Indian Freedom movement.

Tourist Places In And Around Kaimur

The major attractions of Kaimur tourism are Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, Baidyanath, Maa Mundeshwari Temple, Chorghatia, Karmanasa river, Sidhanath temple and many more promising sites. Kaimur tourism offers a taste of everything and doesn’t disappoint its tourists.

There are temples, forts, hills, forest, waterfalls and scenic spots around Kaimur. Kaimur tourism is the perfect multi-faceted destination. Telhar is a beautiful waterfall located near B.T. Road in Kaimur. Set in a natural setting the waterfall is a great feast for the eyes.

Kaimur is a host to a large number of Hindu festivals and melas, each celebrated at different pilgrim hubs and temples. Hordes of tourists, as well as pilgrims, visit Kaimur to observe its tranquil nature from close quarters.

Kaimur Weather

The Kaimur region experiences varied climatic conditions which vary according to different seasons. While summers are hot, winters can also be on the extreme, making the period from October to March the best time to travel to the city.

How To Reach Kaimur

Kaimur is well connected by rail and also by roads, though the closest options to travel by air are Varanasi, Gaya and Patna each of which has an airport. 

Kaimur Weather

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How to Reach Kaimur

  • By Road
    Kaimur is 200kms from Patna and 100kms from Varanasi. National Highway 30 connects Kaimur with the capital Patna via Arrah. Apart from this, there are also a few State Highways in the city.
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  • By Train
    Mohania is the only major railway junction of district . Commonly the station is known as Bhabua Road on the Howrah-New Delhi Grand Card located in the Mughalsarai region. A large number of trains connect the city to almost all states and important cities of the country.
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  • By Air
    There is no independent airport in Kaimur and anyone who wishes to access the city by air will have to connect through Varanasi Airport, which is the nearest airport. Varanasi is 60 kms from Kaimur.
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