Amarkantak

 
Description

Amarkantak is also called "Teerthraj" or the 'King of Pilgrimages'. It is located amidst the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges in Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak is a hill station with exquisite temples. One of the holy rivers of India, River Narmada, originates fromAmarkantakmaking this place even more special. Amarkantak is known for its rich cultural heritage. It is the place where the three mighty rivers- Narmada, Sone and Johila - converge. The dense forests of Amarkantak have plants rich in medicinal properties. It is believed that the mystic poet, SantKabir, meditated here on KabirChabutra, a platform of Kabir located in Amarkantak.

How To Reach

Amarkantak is a small town and does not have its own railways station or airport. It is connected by road from the nearest station and airport at Jabalpur located at a distance of 225km, which takes around 5h to cover.

Best Time to Visit

Wintertime from October to February is the best time to explore the natural beauty of Amarkantak. The temperature rises drastically in summertime.

Hotel Range

2000/- to 3500/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

2000/- to 3500/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

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