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Shaktinagar is a small town in the Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is situated near the city of Varanasi. This place houses the NTPC Plant that provides Thermal energy to different places in India. The source of coal for the mines comes from the places around Shaktinagar. This place is also known as the “power capital of India” due to the fact that it is one of the main sources of power in India as it houses major power plants of India.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
VENDAM FALLS: this fall can be witnessed by the tourists while visiting Shaktinagar. The captivating waterfall leaves people mesmerized. This is one of the main tourist’s attractions of the place.
MANDA CAVES: The famous Manda cave is only 60km form Shaktinagar and is visited by all the people travelling through Shaktinagar. This cave with its beauty leaves people with great experiences
MANDA STREAM: One can also find the Manda stream close to the cave. People visit this stream in large numbers. Parents can come with their kids and have a gala time there. They can enjoy the cool breeze that blows through the place.
VINDHYANAGAR PARK: This is one of the most popular parks of the place. This is an ideal place for kids and elders alike. People tired of the hustle of the city can spend some peaceful moment here.
SHOPPING:
This place is one of the favourite destinations for people who indulge in shopping. It is a shopper’s Paradise. One can splurge in various kinds of items found in the different shops of the place. Some of the famous shopping complexes are
NTPC Shopping Complex,
Sangam Shopping Centre
Khadia shopping Centre
Nigahi Shopping Centre
Masjid MarketLohai Provisional Stores
These places are often visited by tourists who like taking home memorable shopping experience.
HOTELS:
There are a number of hotels in Shaktinagar that provides exquisite food together with good ambience. Some of the hotels worth staying are:
Hotel Surya Residency
Hotel Safari palace
Lambus Hotel
Rajkamal hotel
Hotel Chirag
Hotel Atithi
Sriram International
TRANSPORT:
Triveni Express is a popular train that one can avail in order to reach Shaktinagar with convenience. Being located close to Varanasi, this place is well connected by rails and roads. One can either take the local buses or may even opt for the local and state trains to reach this place. People can take the trains from some of the closest railway stations that include Singrauli, Shaktinagar, Krishnashila and Anpara .
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