During exile, Shri Ram and Sita ji used to have excursions at
various places in Chitrakoot area. They used to enjoy the beauty
of nature. Sometimes they used to stay at these places for the
night as well. Today also there are the traces of their stay on the
shilas a rock as sign of dhanush (bow) placed between them is
visible.
Valmiki Ramayan 2/116/1 to 26, Manas 2/134 doha, 2/307/2, 2/311/3,2/312 doha.