Azamgarh travel guide

Places to visit in Azamgarh

12 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

1. Azamgarh (district headquarters) Two sources

   Location: Azamgarh · district headquarters

   Headquarters of Azamgarh district, Azamgarh division (Wikipedia).

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Temples and shrines 8

1. Awantikapuri Dham Official source

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   According to mythology at Avantikapuri Dham, a Yagya was organized there by King Parikshit’s son Janmejaya to kill all the snakes of the planet. There is a lake near this temple which is very ancient. (district portal)

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2. Bhairav Baba Temple Official source

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   The ancient temple of Bhairav Baba is the center of faith and reverence. Every year a week-long fair is organized here on Ganga Dussehra of Jyestha month, in which devotees across the city come to visit the fair and Bhairav Baba. (district portal)

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3. Bhawar Nath Temple Official source

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   In the Shiv Lings established in the country and abroad, where Baba Baijnath Dham of Baba Vishwanatha of Kashi and the Baba Baijnath Dham of Devghar are considered special significance of Baba Pashupati Nath of Kathmandu. (district portal)

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4. Chandrama Rishi Ashram Official source

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   Chandrama Rishi Ashram is situated at the confluence of Tamsa and Silni rivers. A fair is held here on Ram Navami and Kartik Purnima, devotees from other districts also come here with faith and belief to see the sage sclupture. (district portal)

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5. Dattatreya Ashram Official source

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   The temple of sage Dattatreya is situated at the confluence of Tamsa and Kunwar rivers. A fair is organized here every year on the day of Shivratri, in which there is a huge crowd of devotees. (district portal)

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6. Durwasha Rishi Ashram Official source

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   Devotees fulfill their wishes by visiting Durvasha Rishi Ashram. Fairs are organized here every year on various festivals in Shravan month, Kartik month, in which numbers of devotees come for their rituals. (district portal)

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7. Nizamabad Charan Paduka Gurudwara Official source

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   The Charan Paduka Gurudara was established at Nizamabad is known for its culture and heritage. Worship is done here by Sikh community. (district portal)

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8. Palhmeshwari Devi Temple Official source

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   According to Puranas, Maharaja Daksha had performed a Yagya at Maa Palhmeshwari Dham Sthal, in which Lord Bhole Shankar was not invited, on his refusal Goddess Sati came to her father’s house to participate in the Yagya. (district portal)

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Forts, tombs and monuments 1

1. Daulat Ibrahim Khan Tomb Official source

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   The tomb/fort of Daulat Ibrahim Khan is a unique example of its contemporary architecture. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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Museums and culture 2

1. Nizamabad Black Pottery Official source

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   Nizamabad-Azamgarh is known for its Black Pottery. According to mythological beliefs, the feudal rulers, influenced by the Persian style, had called artisans to live in this city to make utensils, fruits. (district portal)

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2. Mubarakpur Saree Cluster Official source

   Location: to confirm

   According to the local people, Mubarakpur has been famous for its fine silk weaving as well as its impressive zari embroidery motifs since the beginning of the fourteenth century. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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How to reach Azamgarh

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

Azamgarh

Coast

Landlocked

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Best time to visit Azamgarh

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 Azamgarh

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