Situated in the fertile Ganges valley <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Varanasi" target="_blank">Varanasi</a>; is known as the pilgrim city of India. Being the oldest living city in the world, Varanasi attracts devotees of many faiths. When you depart from the buzzing city of Varanasi, lined with street stalls and temples chanting mantras, and travel towards the eastern part of <a href="https://universaladventures.in/state/Uttar-Pradesh" target="_blank">Uttar Pradesh</a>, the view of the Vindhya Range mountains will leave you enticed. With 70 KM of travel, you will land at the Chandra Prabha wildlife sanctuary, which invites you with the unique charm and tranquillity, that heals you from the city chaos and calms your mind with the music of nature.

A day wouldn't be enough to consume the beauties of Chandra Prabha.

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<li>Enjoy the simple hike to the majestic duo waterfalls.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Remember to witness the glorious sunrise and sunset at Chandra Prabha.</li>
<li>Lay on the green floor and gaze at the sky, passing clouds and counting the stars that twinkle at you till you feel refreshed.</li>
<li>Explore the hidden caves and wall paintings on its wall to understand the habitat of the ancestors who lived there.</li>
<li>Relish the delicious food of Varanasi made with fresh and hand-picked vegetables cultivated in the sanctuary.</li>
<li>Stay in the accommodations developed by the forest and tourism departments of Uttar Pradesh Govt for tourists, and wake up with the call of birds and enjoy the serenity of the forest in the moonlight as well.</li>
<li>Mingle with the indigenous tribes living in the woods and dance to the rhythm of tribal music in the evenings.</li>
<li>Take photographs of the inspiring nature without disturbing the sanctuary's wildlife.</li>
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Opening Time:
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<li>The Sanctuary is open all 7 days.</li>
<li>Park timings: 6 AM to 5 PM</li>
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Best time to visit:
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<li>The best time to visit Chandra Prabha is from November to March.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The winter temperature drops below degrees.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The sanctuary is at its best during monsoon.&nbsp;</li>
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Entry Fee: 
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<li>Rs. 30 for Indians &amp; Rs. 350 for foreigners</li>
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Parking fee:
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<li>&nbsp;Rs. 50 for Car &amp; Rs. 100 for Bus</li>
<li>Separate charges are applicable for cameras.</li>
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By Air: 
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<li>Reach Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at a distance of 99 KM from the Sanctuary. Then you can easily book a car, cab, or taxi rental service to reach the destination.&nbsp;</li>
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By Road: 
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<li>The sanctuary is accessible by bus/taxi from Varanasi 70 KM via Varanasi-Pandav-Ramnagar-Mughalsarai-Chakia-Naugarh road.</li>
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By Rail: 
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<li>Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction is the nearest railway station to reach the Sanctuary at a distance of 49 KM. You can take a taxi from there to reach the destination.&nbsp;</li>
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Chandra Prabha-synonyms to home: a place where you be you and relax your soul. Plan a trip to Chandra Prabha and surrender to the magical place to experience the divinity of nature. Escape from the busy-boring routine to enjoy every little joy in and around this sanctuary and pamper yourself with the scenic surroundings.

Chandra Prabha wildlife sanctuary lies 70 KM from the city of Varanasi. Also known as Chandra Prabha, this sanctuary spread over 78 SQ KM was once the hunting reserve of Banaras rulers in the second half of the 18th century. It was named after the Chandra Prabha river-the tributary of the Ganges; that flows through the sanctuary. In 1957 9600 hectares of forest area were marked and developed as the Chandra Prabha Wild Life Sanctuary. The landscape is dotted with several grasslands, waterfalls, and caves. Though abandoned at present, these caves were once the home of pre-historic humans, which is evident with the primitive paintings on cave walls.

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<li>Chandra Prabha is a deciduous forest and lies on the Naugarh fort and Vijaigarh fort on the northern slope of the Kaimur Range. The large variety of vegetation includes Tendu, Saagun, Mahua, Amaltas, Koraiya, Ber, and many other shrubs.</li>
<li>The flora of Chandra Prabha is the prime source of Ayurvedic medicine since the ages of Kashi Raj Divodas Dhanvantari.</li>
<li>In 1958, Asiatic lions were introduced into the sanctuary. You can spot sambhar, nilgai, blackbucks, porcupine, Indian gazelle, wild boar, Cheetal, and Chinkara.</li>
<li>The reptilian species include gharial and python.</li>
<li>This sanctuary with 150 species of birds, is a paradise for bird watchers.</li>
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The prime attraction for visitors is Raj Dari - a stepped waterfall. It is a seasonal waterfall dazzle in monsoon season and is a paradise for offbeat explorers.

This is 500 meters down the stream underneath Raj Dari waterfall. The Rajdari-DevDari combo is known as the ‘Heaven of Poorvanchal’.

The dam is considered the source of both waterfalls and serves as a gate to the Chandra Prabha wildlife sanctuary.

A Guide to Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandauli

India > Uttar Pradesh > Varanasi

9 May 2026

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