Ambedkar Nagar Travel Guide: 3 Places to Visit, How to Reach & Best Time

Places to visit in Ambedkar Nagar

3 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

Akbarpur (district headquarters) Two sources

Location: Akbarpur · district headquarters

Headquarters of Ambedkar Nagar district, Ayodhya division (Wikipedia).

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Temples and shrines 2

Kichhauchha Sharif Official source

Highlight · Location: to confirm

Kichouchha Sharif is also known as Dargah of the famous Sufi saint Syed Makhdum Ashraf Jahangir Ashrafi. He was born in Semnan in Iran and in particular he contributed significantly in pursuing the Chishti system. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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Gobind Sahab Official source

Location: to confirm

Govind Sahab Dham, situated on the border of Ambedkar Nagar and Azamgarh, is the center of faith. Every year there is a one-month fair and It is believed that every pearl is completed by Baba on the day of Govind Dashami. (district portal)

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In depth: Kichhauchha Sharif

The district portal's listing for Ambedkar Nagar includes Kichhauchha Sharif. Kichouchha Sharif is also known as Dargah of the famous Sufi saint Syed Makhdum Ashraf Jahangir Ashrafi. He was born in Semnan in Iran and in particular he contributed significantly in pursuing the Chishti system. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

At a glance

Type: Temples and shrines Official source
Source: District portal Official source

History and significance

District formed: 29 September 1995 (Wikipedia) Two sources

What to see

Gobind Sahab: Govind Sahab Dham, situated on the border of Ambedkar Nagar and Azamgarh, is the center of faith. Every year there is a one-month fair and It is believed that every pearl is completed by Baba on the day of Govind Dashami. (district portal)

Visiting

Timings, fees: Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified

Festivals

Diwali, Holi and local melas: Dates to confirm. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

Temples, mosques and gurdwaras set their own dress and photography rules; ASI monuments charge entry and many close one day a week (estimate).

How to reach Kichhauchha Sharif

By air: Lucknow (LKO), Varanasi (VNS), Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Agra and Bareilly airports serve the state; nearest to confirm (estimate).
By road: Route to confirm. Not yet verified

Month by month

Month	Temp °C	Sunrise	Sunset	Verdict
Jan	IMD normals to add	06:49	17:28	Cold; dense fog can delay trains and flights
Feb	IMD normals to add	06:37	17:51	Good: cool, clear
Mar	IMD normals to add	06:11	18:08	Good; Holi (Braj celebrations)
Apr	IMD normals to add	05:37	18:23	Hot
May	IMD normals to add	05:13	18:38	Very hot; loo winds
Jun	IMD normals to add	05:06	18:53	Very hot until the monsoon
Jul	IMD normals to add	05:16	18:55	Monsoon
Aug	IMD normals to add	05:32	18:38	Monsoon; Janmashtami in Mathura
Sep	IMD normals to add	05:45	18:06	Monsoon easing
Oct	IMD normals to add	05:58	17:33	Good: Dussehra; Ramlila
Nov	IMD normals to add	06:18	17:11	Best: Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Chhath
Dec	IMD normals to add	06:40	17:10	Good; cold nights, fog begins

Suggested plans

One or two days: Gobind Sahab, Kichhauchha Sharif.

How to reach Ambedkar Nagar

By train: See the sources for the nearest station.
By air: See "Getting there".
By road: National and state highways; route details to confirm.
Headquarters: Akbarpur
Coast: Landlocked

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Best time to visit Ambedkar Nagar

Best time: October to March (estimate).
Climate: Hot summers (April-June), monsoon July-September, cold foggy winters (estimate).

Dates to plan around in Uttar Pradesh

Dev Deepawali — Varanasi ghats: Kartik Purnima, November; date to confirm
Magh Mela — Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj: January-February; 2027 dates to confirm
Holi in Braj — Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan (Mathura): February-March; 2027 dates to confirm
Taj Mahotsav — Shilpgram, Agra: February; 2027 dates to confirm
Deepotsav — Ayodhya: Diwali eve; date to confirm
Dadri Mela — Ballia: Cattle fair (district portal); dates to confirm
Tigri Ganga Mela — Amroha: Annual fair on the Ganga (district portal); dates to confirm

Where to stay in Ambedkar Nagar

No stays have been verified for Ambedkar Nagar yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about Ambedkar Nagar

What is Ambedkar Nagar known for?

District in Ayodhya division.

What is the one place not to miss in Ambedkar Nagar?

Kichhauchha Sharif. Kichouchha Sharif is also known as Dargah of the famous Sufi saint Syed Makhdum Ashraf Jahangir Ashrafi. He was born in Semnan in Iran and in particular he contributed significantly in pursuing the Chishti system. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

Which is the nearest railway station to Ambedkar Nagar?

See the sources for the nearest station.

Which is the nearest airport to Ambedkar Nagar?

See "Getting there".

When is the best time to visit Ambedkar Nagar?

October to March (estimate).

How many places are there to visit in Ambedkar Nagar?

Our guide lists 3 places in Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, across district headquarters, temples and shrines.

Ambedkar Nagar travel guide