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City in Uttar Pradesh, India
Photo: Kartik Tiwary, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Robertsganj (Hindi: राबर्टसगंज; Urdu: رابرٹس گنج; or sometimes Sonebhadra) is a city in Uttar Pradesh in India. The town was named after the British soldier Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts. As with much of the Indian plains, the best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to March.
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Eco Valley
A lookout and a picnic area. Great views of the Son Valley.
The 25 hectare park contains fossils of stromatolites, algae and ancient trees that are around 1.4 billion years old, dating to the Proterozoic period. For science lovers, it is a wonderful place but the park is not well maintained by the locals. Signs, guides and basic amenities are limited. The tourism potential of the site is untapped, making it for now, off the beaten track.
The split stone structure has its origin in a folklore love story. The hero Veer Lorik demonstrates his love for Manjari by cutting the stone with his sword in a single swipe.
The fort is believed to have existed in the mythological times of the Mahabharata. In the 11th century, it was upgraded by Maharaja Vijay Pal. Inside the fort there are stone gravings and a number of statues. Four lakes surround the fort, adding it to its visual appeal.
Lunch, dinner and a variety of sweets.
Has an in-house restaurant serving pizza and tandoori options. All rooms have running hot and cold water.
Fresh rural produce.
By train
Robertsganj has a small railway station with 3 platforms. The station is well connected to the major northern, central and eastern cities of India.
By car
The closest city of note to Robertsganj is Varanasi, from which it takes a little over 2 hours to get to by car or taxi. Drive along State Highway 5A for most of the journey.
By bus
There are regular bus services from Varanasi to Robertsganj too along State Highway 5A. These usually take about 2 1⁄2 hours to reach town.
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