If you are looking for a domestic destination to spend your summer vacations then Renukoot is a decent option. Renukoot lies in the Sonabhdra district of Uttar Pradesh.  The town is best known for having the biggest aluminum Plant (HINDALCO).  It is an ideal place to spend some fun time with family and friends. The place has all the facilities at affordable prices as the town is a small town. Renukoot is famous for its scenic beauty and religious sites. The place is approximately 160km from Varanasi.  Reaching Renukut is very convenient as the place is perfectly connected via all means of road, air and rail. The nearest airport to Renukoot is Babatpur Airport. If you wish to travel via road then you can reach here via SH5 and NH7. The railway is well connected with all the major cities and the bus service can be easily availed from Robertsganj and Varanasi. Summer holidays in Renukoot are best spent to embrace the beauty of nature and relax in the clean air of this place.

Renukoot has some beautiful sightseeing spots and temples that you must cover during your summer holidays in Renukoot. Some of the important places are listed below:

·         Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple: Also popular as Birla temple, the temple was built by the Birla Group itself. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. The temple mesmerizes the tourists with its beauty especially when visited at night time. The temple also attracts devotees and tourists because of the famous celebration during the festivals of Shivratri and Nag-Panchmi. The temple is open for visitor from 5am to 10am in the morning and from 4pm to 10pm at night.

·         Radha-Krishna Temple: Located at a short distance of 2km from Renukoot, the temple is situated within the Renukoot Township itself. As the name suggest the temple is dedicated to Radha-Krishna. The main festivals celebrated in full swing include Janmashtami and Sharad Purnima.

·         Sri Ram Temple: Sri Ram temple is just 2km away from the famous Renukeshwar Mhadev temple. The temple has idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Laxman to whom the temple is dedicated to.  The temple is open for prayers from 5am to 10am in the morning and from 4pm to 9pm in the evening.

·         Other important temples include Vaishnodevi Temple, Vandevi Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Jwaladevi Temple and Ram Mandir(under construction).

·         Renukoot is also famous as picnic spot among locales as well as tourists. Some of the picnic spots include Gagar mein sagar, Rimjhim Vatika, Technology Park and Chilika Lake.

Renukoot is decent spot for family vacations. The place offers important religious sites and picnic spots for entertainment. The place is also good to spend some time away from the fast lives and hectic schedules and relax with family or friends around the picturesque surroundings of Renukoot. Summer holidays in Renukoot will make for a memorable and fun filled trip for sure.  The place offers good accommodation facilities and if visited during the times of festivals the town is even more vibrant.

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