Chandauli district General information
Chandauli is said derive its name from the founder, Chandra Sah, a Barhaulia Rajput of the family of Narotam Rai, and his descendants, Shujan Sah and Bhupat Sah, who built the fort which is now in ruins. About 1768 the zamindars, Jai Singh and Maha Singh, fell into arrears with their revenue and were expelled by Man-nllan Khan, an apostate Gaharwar of Kera in Mirzapur. The Barhaulias, however, appear to have obtained engagement for the whole Chandauli taluqa at the permanent settlement, the 36 villages being assessed at Rs.5,749; but subsequently they were sold up.
History
The district has historical place Chahaniya, a block of Chandauli, is famous for its rich heritage. According to idioms, the Lord Rama directed Laxman to leave Sitamata for exile, the place where he left her was Chahaniya, earlier known as Dhandhor province. Maharishi Balmiki took her to his Ashram, where Sita spent her exile. An intermediate college is also running by the name of Maharishi
Tourist Place
The district Chandauli is of much importance for tourism. If you visit the region of Chakiya and Naugrarh during rainy season, you will find the real beaty is gifted by the nature, whole region of Chakiya, spread over with paddy crops and cloudy sky is bending upon as if trying to touch the earth. The forest of Naugarh, beautiful Dams and waterfall always attract tourists. Naugarh, the legendary of Novel of Devkinandan Khatri, the writer of famous novel Chandrakanta In the district Latifshah Beer, Rajdari and Deodari waterfalls Chakiya, Chandraprabha dam, Naugarh Dam, Arvatand waterfall Naugarh, are the major tourist attractions. The regions bear tremendous possibility for development of tourism, specifically eco-tourism and forestry. Baba Jageshwar Nath(Hetimpur) Van Chetna Kendra,
Kali Mandir ChakiyaDevdari Waterfall Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary are being developed by Kashi Wildlife Division, Ramnagar Varanasi. Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary was setup during 1957 covering 9.6 th.hectare of reservered forest area in Chandraprabha and Jaimohini Range (partially). Rajdari, Devdari and Aurwatand(Small Devdari) are the main tourist places in this range. The waterfall of Rajdari and Devdari is situated on Chandraprabha river and near to these waterfall is Chandraprabha Dam. Around the waterfall, the forest area is full of natural beauty.
A rainbow on Rajdari WaterfallWaterfall is baricated with stone wall to safeguard wild animals . specially during rainy season from July to November the beauty of the place is on peak, apprx.1 to 1.5 lacs tourists visit to the place every year.
The attractions and major spots are Dhanapur Martyr Memorial Baba Kinaram Sacred Place Chakiya Kali Mandir , Baba Latifshah Tomb and Others.
A waterfall on Karmanasha River 70km from Varanasi are the forest of Chandraprabha. These forests nestle within them the Rajdari and Devodari waterfalls A beautiful secluded place for a relaxed outing or a picnic.A tour on Karnanasha River Waterfalls :1.Rajdari 2.Devdari 3.Aurvatard 4.Karmasha Waterfall and others
Lakes :
1.Chandraprabha 2.Bhaisoda 3.Naugarh 4.Mushakhard 5.Latifshah and others
Rivers
1.Ganga 2.Karmanasha 3.Chandraprabha and others
On the Bank of River Karmanashathe Tomb of Baba LatifshahDak Bangalow : Irrigation Department Chandauli; Mathela Irrigation Dept Sakaldeeha. Dilkusha Forest Department Chakiya, PWD Chandauli, Raitha Irrigation Sakaldeeha, Department Chandauli, Latifshah Chakiya, Rajdari Chakiya, Baburi Irrigation Department Chandauli, Bhaisoda (Sheep Farm)Naugarh.
Dams
1.Naugarh 2.Mushakhard 3.Chandraprabha 4.Latifshah 5.Bhaisoda
Aurwatad WaterfallAurwatad WaterfallCanals :
1Chandraprabha 2.Mushakhad 3.Narayanpur Lift Canal.
How to reach Rajadari and Devdari :
1. By road from Varanasi - Varanasi-Mughalsarai-Chakiya Naugarh Road apprx. 70 Kms
2.Nearest Railway station - Varanasi Cantt. 70 Kms, Mughalsarai Jn. 50 Kms.
3.Nearest Airport : Babatpur Airport apprx. 85 Kms
An unidentified Waterfalls at Karmanasha RiverHow to reach ?
Chandauli is easily accessible from all parts of the country, well connected by road, rail and air. The main railway juction is Mughal Sarai, offers convenient and comfortable travelling options to and from other cities of India.
AIR
The nearest airport is Babatpur in Varanasi , apprx. 40 kms away from Mughal Sarai. There is a direct, daily flight connection from Varanasi
Rajdari Waterfalland New Delhi. It also connects to Delhi, Agra,. Khajuraho, Calcutta, Mumbai, Lucknow and Bhuvaneshwar. For travel reservations contact Indian Airlines, City office, 52, Yadunath Marg, Varanasi Cantt. Airport.
RAIL
Mughal Sarai is the important and major railway station. Chandauli is served by trains from all metros and major cities across the country. New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Gwalior, Meerut, Indore, Guwahati, Allahbad, Varanasi, Lucknow, Dehradun. Mughal Sarai Railway Station Enquiry number 135. Some important trains from Varanasi station are Kashi Vishwanath Express (Varanasi-Delhi), Shramjivi Express (Patna- Varanasi-Delhi), Farakka Express (MaldaTown-Varanasi-Bhiwani),Saryu-Yamuna Express,(Muzzafarpur-Varanasi-delhi), Mahanagri Express
Mushakhard Dam(Varanasi-Mumbai), Pawan Express (Varanasi-Mumbai), Sabermati Express (Varanasi-Ahamedabad), Ganga-Kaveri Express (Varanasi-Chennai), Purva Express (Howrah-Varanasi-Delhi), Himgiri Express (Jammu-Varanasi-Howrah), Siyaldah Express (Varanasi-Jammu Tawi), Marudhar Express (Varanasi / Agra /Jaipur).
From Mughal Sarai Station (16 Km. from Varanasi) :
Rajdari Waterfall
Train from Mughal Sarai Station are Rajdhani Express (Howrah – Mughal Sarai- Delhi), Toofan Express (Howrah-Mughal Sarai- Delhi), North East Super Fast Express (Delhi –Mughal Sarai-Guwahati), Magadh Express (Delhi- Mughal Sarai – Patna).
ROAD
Chandauli is on (National Highway) NH2 from Calcutta to Delhi, NH7 to Kanya Kumari connected literally to the rest of the country .
Dhanapur Martyr MemorialLOCAL TRANSPORT
Taxis: Private taxis are available from travel agencies, hotels, etc. from Varanasi and Mughalsarai
LEFT LUGGAGE FACILITY
Left luggage facility is available at both the Varanasiand Mughalsarai railway stations(24 Hours)