Chitrakoot is town of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the bundelkhand region. Chitrakoot is longest period where Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman spent their banishment. It is known for a number of temples and sites which are also mentioned in various Hindu scriptures. Some destinations in Chitrakoot for tourists are Kamtanath Mandir, Hanuman Dhaara, Sati Ansuyaa and Gopt Godavari also known as "Char Dhams".