Vindhyachal Trikon Parikrama Trek
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
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- Max altitude
- 95 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 8 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A one-day temple circuit of three shrines a few kilometres apart on low Vindhya hills; roads reach all three, and the Ashtabhuja hill has both a paved road and a stairway.
About this trek
Vindhyachal Trikon Parikrama
The Vindhyachal Trikon Parikrama links three goddess shrines in the Vindhya hills near Mirzapur: Vindhyavasini Temple, the cave temple of Kali Khoh and Ashtabhuja Temple on the hilltop. Pilgrims usually visit all three in a day. It is a short pilgrim circuit over roads and stairways rather than a wilderness trek, and suits families and devotees of any fitness.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Vindhyavasini Temple → Vindhyavasini Temple (via Kali Khoh and Ashtabhuja)
95 m → 95 m
- Kali Khoh is about 2 km from Vindhyavasini Temple, in a forested, quieter setting.
- Kali Khoh is a small cave shrine, with a Bhairava temple behind it.
- Ashtabhuja sits on a hilltop reached by a paved road; a stairway is available for those who walk up.
- Ashtabhuja is about 1 to 2 km from Kali Khoh and has the Patal Puri cave and Sita Kund.
- From the Ashtabhuja hill the Ganga can be seen.
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Vindhyachal (Vindhyavasini Temple area)
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High point · Start: Vindhyachal town (the Ashtabhuja hilltop is not mapped)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Vindhyachal (Vindhyavasini Temple area)
- Nearest railway
- Vindhyachal (BDL), about 1 km from the Vindhyavasini temple; Mirzapur (MZP) about 9 km
- Nearest airport
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi (Babatpur), about 72-75 km
- By road
- Varanasi (about 65 km, around 2 hours by road); Mirzapur (about 8-9 km)
- Drive
- About 2 h from Varanasi
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹300–1,500
With an operator
₹1,500–4,000
Per person, ex-Vindhyachal. No operator prices were found, so these are reasoned estimates only: local autos or shared vehicles between the three shrines, offerings and food for self-guided; a hired taxi or pandit-led darshan for guided. Check locally.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Hot days in Mar–Apr: start at first light and carry extra water and ORS.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Town-level mobile coverage in Vindhyachal; not checked on the hills.
- Last ATM
- Vindhyachal town (not individually confirmed)
- Nearest hospital
- Mirzapur (about 8-9 km); Varanasi for serious cases
- Water
- Shops and temple-side stalls in Vindhyachal; carry your own water for the hill sections.
Highlights
- The Trikon Parikrama links three Shakti shrines: Maa Vindhyavasini, Kali Khoh and Ashtabhuja, said to form the corners of a triangle like a yantra
- Kali Khoh is an ancient cave shrine of Maa Kali in a hill-and-tree setting, the second stop of the yatra
- Ashtabhuja Devi stands on a Vindhya hilltop with a view of the Ganga, with the Patal Puri cave and Sita Kund nearby
- Vindhyachal is a Shakti Peeth that draws huge crowds in the Chaitra and Ashwin Navratri
Risks
- Very heavy crowds during Navratri (April and October); expect long queues and traffic around Vindhyachal.
- Distances between the three shrines differ between sources (see conflicts); confirm the route with local drivers or pandits before setting out.
- Hill and stair sections are exposed to heat in May and June; carry water and cover your head.
- Verify the route and the Vindhya Corridor construction status locally, as works around the main temple may change access.
Know before you go
Questions
What is the Vindhyachal Trikon Parikrama?
The Mirzapur district administration describes it as the circuit of three shrines of Vindhyachal: Maa Vindhyavasini, Kali Khoh and Ashtabhuja. Devotees usually visit all three in a day.
In what order are the three temples visited?
The district page lists Kali Khoh as the second stop and Ashtabhuja as the third and final stop, after the Vindhyavasini temple. Devotees usually go to Kali Khoh straight after Vindhyavasini and then on to Ashtabhuja.
How far apart are the temples?
Sources differ. The district page puts Kali Khoh about 2 km from the Vindhyavasini temple and Ashtabhuja only about 1-2 km from Kali Khoh, while Wikipedia says 6 km and 8 km from the Vindhyavasini temple. Many pilgrims cover the circuit by auto or taxi.
Can I drive up to the Ashtabhuja temple?
Yes. The district page says the temple is on a hilltop with a well-paved road to the top, and a stairway is also available for those who prefer to walk.
When is the best time to visit?
Navratri in Chaitra (April) and Ashwin (October) is the major festival time and the busiest. Outside it, the cooler months are more comfortable; Wikivoyage also mentions the monsoon (July-August) as a pleasant season for the surrounding hills and falls.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: MirzapurUttar Pradesh
- Nearest hospital
- Mirzapur (about 8-9 km); Varanasi for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Vindhyachal town (not individually confirmed)
- Phone network
- Town-level mobile coverage in Vindhyachal; not checked on the hills.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Ashtbhuja Temple (Mirzapur district tourist places) — Mirzapur District Administration (NIC) (official)
- Vindhyachal — Wikipedia
- Kali Khoh Temple at Vindhyachal in Mirzapur — Hindu Blog
Photos: Ramshankaryadav, CC BY-SA 3.0; Godric ki Kothri, CC BY-SA 3.0
