Places to visit in Sonbhadra
2 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
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Robertsganj (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Sonbhadra district, Vindhyachal division (Wikipedia).
Parks, lakes and wildlife 1
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Salkhan Fossils Park Official source
Salkhan Fossils Park, officially known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, is a fossil park in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 12 km from Robertsganj, near Salkhan village on state highway SH5A in Sonbhadra district. (district portal)
In depth: Salkhan Fossils Park
The district portal's listing for Sonbhadra includes Salkhan Fossils Park. Salkhan Fossils Park, officially known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, is a fossil park in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 12 km from Robertsganj, near Salkhan village on state highway SH5A in Sonbhadra district. (district portal)
At a glance
- Type
- Parks, lakes and wildlife Official source
- Source
- District portal Official source
History and significance
- District formed
- 4 March 1989 (Wikipedia) Two sources
What to see
- Salkhan Fossils Park
- Salkhan Fossils Park, officially known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, is a fossil park in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 12 km from Robertsganj, near Salkhan village on state highway SH5A in Sonbhadra district. (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 Salkhan Fossils Park
- 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 | 06:44 | 17:29 | Cold; dense fog can delay trains and flights |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:33 | 17:51 | Good: cool, clear |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:08 | 18:06 | Good; Holi (Braj celebrations) |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:37 | 18:19 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:14 | 18:33 | Very hot; loo winds |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:08 | 18:47 | Very hot until the monsoon |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:17 | 18:50 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:32 | 18:34 | Monsoon; Janmashtami in Mathura |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:43 | 18:03 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:55 | 17:32 | Good: Dussehra; Ramlila |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:13 | 17:12 | Best: Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Chhath |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:34 | 17:11 | Good; cold nights, fog begins |
Suggested plans
- One or two days
- Salkhan Fossils Park.
How to reach Sonbhadra
- 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
- Robertsganj
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Sonbhadra
- 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 Sonbhadra
No stays have been verified for Sonbhadra yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Sonbhadra
What is Sonbhadra known for?
District in Vindhyachal division.
What is the one place not to miss in Sonbhadra?
Salkhan Fossils Park. Salkhan Fossils Park, officially known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, is a fossil park in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 12 km from Robertsganj, near Salkhan village on state highway SH5A in Sonbhadra district. (district portal)
Which is the nearest railway station to Sonbhadra?
See the sources for the nearest station.
Which is the nearest airport to Sonbhadra?
See "Getting there".
When is the best time to visit Sonbhadra?
October to March (estimate).
How many places are there to visit in Sonbhadra?
Our guide lists 2 places in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, across district headquarters, parks, lakes and wildlife.