Top 5 Weekend getaway to visit in Madhya Pradesh in monsoon

If you stepped in MP and didn't visit the Graceful Khajuraho, then oops!! Sorry, you'll regret it later. So, plan your trip today. The place is famous for the finest arts and sculptures in the world. 20 out of 85 original temples existed at the present day and the rest perished with time. The beauty of the temple exists in the mind-blowing architectural skill. It is one of the top 5 places in MP in monsoon to visit; UNESCO has announced it as the World Heritage Sites in India.

It has been categorized into 3 fractions: Eastern Western and Southern. A glance at the temple will make you feel you visited heaven and will leave you awestruck.

Rewa to Khajuraho: 166 km

Jabalpur to Khajuraho: 275 km

Bhopal to Khajuraho: 376 km

It is convenient to visit By car, Khajuraho is connected with Jhansi, Orchha, Chitrakoot, Satna. By train, Khajuraho itself has a railway station. By flight, Khajuraho itself has an airport too or can land at Jabalpur Airport that distances 270km from Khajuraho.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Laxmi and Varaha Temple, Panna National Park, can visit Taj Mahal, Agra too goes for 2 hrs from Khajuraho.

Jeep safari at Panna National Park, a tour of temples, light show at the western side, Ayurvedic Spa, waterfall, Dance festival.

October to March

 

Have I heard correctly that you’re a green panther who forgets its heart in the woods? Wait. Oh why wait, add this adventurous Kanha National Park to your tour list. This reserve is the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh and situated in Balaghat district, best known for the existence of Barasingha, 300+ species of flora and birds, wild dog, Royal Bengal tiger, Indian leopards, the sloth bear. The best part about it is that you can book a jeep safari that will make your trip ten times more beautiful and worthwhile.

Jabalpur to Kanha National Park: 129 km

You can travel by road, by rail and by air to Jabalpur it has its railway station and airport too. Jabalpur is nearest to Kanha, 160 km away.

Kanha Tiger Reserve, Bamni Dadar, amusing Kanha Museum, Architecture of Mandla, lavish Kawardha Palace.

Jeep Safari, Sightseeing, Sunset trip. Museum

It is crystal clear by the word ‘Dhua’ means smoke and ‘Dhar’ means flow, how breathtakingly waterfalls flow that fades the surrounding and the earth gets invisible in the mist. Just awesome!!! And if you’re a cataractophile then I guarantee you’ll forget your heart there. Planning to visit? Of course. The best time to visit is during Sharad Purnima around October November when Narmada Mahotsava is celebrated.

 

Dhuandhar Falls is located in Bhedaghat on the Narmada River. You can also access Cable Car Service on both the banks of Narmada with a minimum charge. 

Jabalpur to Dhuandhar Falls: 26 km

You can visit Jabalpur, 30 km away from falls; by road, by rail and by air. It has its railway station and airport. Then hire a cab or local transportation as per your convenience.

Bhedaghat Marble Rocks, Madan Mahal Fort. SeaWorld Water Park.

Sightseeing, Boat ride to Bhedaghat, Cable Car Service, waterfall, Picnic spot, shopping at the local market.

In case you thought that there's no hilly region in MP then my dear you’re wrong. So let me correct you! Pachmarhi is the only hill station in MP situated at an altitude of 1067 meters. This place is concealed in nature which is known as the 'Queen of Satpura' as it is situated in the Satpura ranges. Pachmarhi is listed in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its popularity of flora and fauna.

 

Places to visit in Pachmarhi are Dhoopgarh, Pandava Caves, Bee falls, Jatashankar Caves. Let's move further and let me tell you about an impressive tale behind the Pandava Caves, it tells that when Pandavas were exiled they lived in these caves with their wife Draupadi.

The next exhilarating spot is the Jatashankar caves, you know 'everyone has a story. These caves speak about the tale of LordShiva. 

 

If you enjoy adventure activities, then I would suggest you go for a Jeep safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve and paramotoring will add a kick to your rejuvenating trip. Pachmarhi was discovered by Charles James Forsyth, and then you'll for sure notice the architectural skill from the colonial era, one of the epitomes of this architecture is Christ Church. It will excite you to visit!

Bhopal to Pachmarhi: 139 km

Jabalpur to Pachmarhi: 174 km

You can visit by road to Pipariya next drive to Chamarhi, 51 km away. As per your convenience, taxis, buses, private jeeps, tongas, MPTDC are available. By rail, Pipariya is the nearest railway station. By air, land at the nearest Bhopal airport, 195 km away from Pachmarhi.

Pandava Caves, Jata Shankar Caves, Bee Falls, Duchesse Falls.

Sightseeing, ATV ride and horse riding at Handi khoh, hiking, cycling, waterfall trekking

• Best time to visit: October to March

It is a spiritual island that is a shape in the pious symbol of Hinduism that is ‘OM’. At the nook and corner of the Omkareshwar Island, you will notice the spirituality and devotion towards God Shiva, wherever the holy Narmada flows there Lord Shiva marks his presence, and several devotees visit this Island throughout the year.

Omkareshwar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas located in the Khandwa district. The 270ft. a poised hanging bridge over Narmada gives memoirs to the spot.

Indore to Omkareshwar: 77kms

Ujjain to Omkareshwar: 133kms

By road through buses, local transportation or private vehicles. By rail, the nearest major railway stations are Indore, Ujjain and Khandwa. There is a railway station 12km away from the spot but major cities aren't connected with it. By air, to the nearest city Indore that is 77km away, next to Ujjain that is 133 km away.

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Kedareshwar Temple, Fanase Ghat, Kajal Ranj Cave, Govinda Bhagavatpada Cave, Peshwar Ghat, Siddhantha Temple.

Sightseeing the architectural designs of the ancient temples, Parikrama around the island, spiritual boat ride.