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Amawan & Kako Imamganj (Sufi Sites)
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Amawan & Kako Imamganj (Sufi Sites)

Jehanabad, Bihar, India

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Overview

The Sufi and Hindu shrine country of Jehanabad — Kako's revered Bibi Kamalo dargah and old temples of the Magadh plains near Barabar.

Why visit: Living syncretic devotion near the Barabar caves.

Things to do
  • ›Bibi Kamalo dargah
  • ›Old temples
  • ›Barabar combo
  • ›Village lanes
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Urs

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

Half day

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