Nature Trail
Salkhan fossils
About 16 km. from Robertsganj, these tree fossils date to meso-proterozoic period and said to be about 1100 million years old. The fossils are petrified tree stumps - which appear as rings on the boulders strewn around the area.
Water sports
Kayaking, Canoeing or boating down the Ganga from Allahabad to Mirzapur and Varanasi is an experience to Cherish.
Pre historic Rock Paintings
The Vindhya and the Kaimur ranges have at least 250 rock art sites spread across them. The cave paintings range from the mesolithic to the meolithic and chalcolothic ages. Among important cave painting sites found in the region are - the Panchmukhi caves (8 km from Robertsganj), Kauva Khoh rock shelters (near Churk) Lakhania caves (22 km, from Robertsganj) Lakhma caves (near Mau Kalan village).
Tent retreats
Excellent tent retreats are a major attraction of Sonbhadra area. Apart from stay facilities, they also organise treks through forests of kaimur, Cave painting sites, Salkhan rock fossils, jeep and camel safaris.
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