Best Things To Do in Amarkantak, India

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THINGS TO DO AND SEE

The town is small enough to be covered within a day. However, to feel the essence of Amarkantak, one must consider a stay of 2-3 days. If you have been wondering what to see in Amarkantak, you are for a delight! Apart from many temples and other pilgrimage spots, the town is abundant with several waterfalls and hikes. Essentially being a pilgrim town, there could be no better way than to begin your advent here with the Narmada Udgam Temple. This large temple complex houses the Kund – the origin of the Narmada river. This is indeed, the must-see attraction of Amarkantak. Do not miss out on the Ancient Temples of Kalachuri, Kapil Dhara, Dudh Dhara Falls, Shri Yantra Mandir, Son Udgam Temple, Shri Sarvodaya Digamber Jain Temple, Amareshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhrigu Kamandal and the Kabir Chabutra either. You can also experience wilderness in its best form in the forests here. The popular destinations of the Kanha and Bandhavgarh tiger reserve is close by too.

Below we have a list of things to do in Amarkantak and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Amarkantak getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Amarkantak with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Amarkantak

Here is the list of things to do in Amarkantak and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Narmada Udgam Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    Narmada Udgam Temple Complex consists of a number of small temples and attractions of immense religious importance to Hindus. The most important temples in the complex are the Maa Narmada Temple, Shivlingam and the Narmada Kund. The Narmada Kund is the very sport from which the River Narmada originates and goes on till it meets into the Arabian Sea. The architecture of the temple is simply marv...Read more
  2. Ancient Temples Of Kalachuri

    Religious Site, Temple

    Just like the name gives away, the Ancient Temples of Kalachuri were built hundreds of years ago by the Kalachuri Maharaja – Karnadeva. The exact dates of construction are said to be around 1042 – 1072 A.D. There are a number of temples in this complex, with the Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple and the Machhendranath Temple being the most important ones. Extensive restoration work done on...Read more
  3. Kapil Dhara Waterfall

    View Point, Nature

    Just 6 kilometers from its inception point, the Narmada River falls down a height of almost 100 feet to get its first waterfall – the Kapil Dhara. The location of this scenic waterfall is absolutely stunning with its green forest canopy, hilly terrain and tranquil atmosphere. That is why many consider this waterfall to be a gem of MP Tourism. As two more rivers, Kapila and Erandi, merge i...Read more
  4. Dudh Dhara

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    Dudh Dhara

    View Point, Nature

    The term Dudh Dhara basically means a milk stream when translated into English and there is an interesting story behind this name. Mother Narmada (river) came in the vision of the Prince of Rewa, to whom the land then belonged, in the form of a stream of milk. Ever since then the name has struck and the waterfall has been popularly called Dudh Dhara Falls. The mighty river water crashing repeat...Read more
  5. Shri Yantra Mandir

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    Shri Yantra Mandir

    Religious Site, Temple

    The Shri Yantra Mandir is a temple dedicated to the Goddesses Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Bhuvaneshwari. The architecture of the temple will surely catch your eye and leave you completely in a loss for words. The construction has been done in accordance to the architectural guidelines stipulated by the renowned sage Agasthya. Complex mathematical calculations, complicated architectural style a...Read more
  6. Son Nadi Ka Udgam

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    Son Nadi Ka Udgam

    Temple, View Point, River

    Apart from being the starting point of the great river Narmada, Amarkantak is also home to two other rivers, namely, Son and Johila. The River Son is one of the biggest rivers of India and is as important to the locals as the River Narmada is. At the inception point of the Son River there is a small temple that is called the Son Udgam Temple, and is usually visited by a number of devotees from ...Read more
  7. Shri Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    Unlike the other temples and attractions of Amarkantak, the Shri Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple is not ancient or in ruins. Instead it is a recently constructed architectural marvel that houses one of the world’s biggest idols of Bhagawan Adinatha, who was one of the Jain Tirthankaras. The architectural style of the temple is familiar to the famous Akshardham temple in Gujarat and the who...Read more
  8. Amareshwar Mahadev Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    The Amareshwar Mahadev Temple is a beautiful, grand temple that is mainly dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. This temple is a representation of all the 12 Jyotirlings that are spread all over India. The most astounding attraction of the temple is the spectacular eleven feet tall Shivalingam placed inside the temple building. The whole area around the temple radiates a feeling of peace and...Read more
  9. Bhrigu Kamandal

    Cave

    Bhrigu Kamandal is actually a small cave, located quite close to Amarkantak, which is said to have been the sadhna (spiritual practice) place for Maharishi Bhrigu, a highly learned sage and one of the legendary seven Saptarishis of Hindu religion. There is a small Shivlingam inside the cave that devotees can come and pray to, and a large cubical stone with a small hole in it. According to the l...Read more
  10. Kabir Chabutra Image
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    Religious Site

    Located a short distance away from the pilgrim town of Amarkantak lies the famous shrine for Saint Kabir, a very popular mystic poet and saint, called the Kabir Chabutra. Saint Kabir spent a lot of time at the very spot, lost in deep meditation and thought. It is the very place where he chanced to have an encounter with Guru Nanak, the founder and very first guru of Sikhism. One can only imagin...Read more
  11. Narmada Kund

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    Narmada Kund

    Religious Site

    Narmada Kund is a pilgrimage site where River Narmada, the fifth largest River in India emerges. Pilgrims visiting the site are known to carry water from one end to the other end of the River to offer it in the temple. The deity here is Goddess Narmada and her Vaahan (vehicle) is a crocodile. The temple is set amidst lush greenery and the drive up to it is also a pleasant experience. Devotees f...Read more
  12. Kapildhara Waterfall

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