India | Uttar Pradesh | Chunar

Chunar




Chunar, earlier known as Chunargarh, is located in Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh. The pilgrim center of Varanasi is 40 km north of Chunar and the Mirzapur town is about 15 km west of Chunar. The area is rich in sandstone.

Chunar fort is the prime attraction here.

Chunar Junction Railway Station is a major rail head of Mirzapur District. The rail leads to Howrah, Delhi, Tata Nagar and Varanasi. National Highway 7 passes through Chunar.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Mirzapur
Location: Chunar    

Ethnic Products (1) Tourist Destinations (2)
Temples (1) Trains and Railway Stations (1)
 

Keyword

Copyright 2014 by Online Highways LLC. Enjoy some India trivia. Send Us Your Comments