Najara View Point, Bhainsa, Madhya Pradesh

Najara View Point, Bhainsa, Madhya Pradesh

Najara View Point is a view point located near Bhainsa Village in Jabera Taluk in Damoh District in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated inside the dense forests of Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve. It is situated at the top of a hill and offers breathtaking views of the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.

Connectivity

The view point is located at about 5 Kms from Bhainsa, 14 Kms from Singrampur, 27 Kms from Jabera, 39 Kms from Tendukheda, 65 Kms from Jabalpur, 67 Kms from Damoh, 70 Kms from Jabalpur Railway Station, and 83 Kms from Jabalpur Airport. The viewpoint is situated at about 14 Kms to the north west of Singrampur on the Jabalpur to Damoh route.

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Nidan Waterfall, Katangi, Madhya Pradesh

Nidan Waterfall, Katangi, Madhya Pradesh

Nidan Waterfall is a natural waterfall located in Katangi Village in Shahpura Taluk in Jabalpur District in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is also called Katangi Waterfall / Nidan Kund. It is one of the scenic waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated inside the dense forests of Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.

The Waterfall

This waterfall fall from a height of more than 100 feet. There are steps like formation on the black rocks against the flow of the stream, so it makes a beautiful sight when the water flows down over these rocks. The waterfall is situated amidst dense forest. The best time to visit this waterfall is during monsoon and post monsoon.

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 3 Kms from Katangi Bus Stand, 39 Kms from Jabalpur, 44 Kms from Jabalpur Railway Station, 57 Kms from Jabalpur Airport and 68 Kms from Damoh. The waterfall is situated at about 3 Kms to the north of Katangi Bus Stand on the Jabalpur to Damoh route. The waterfall can be reached after a trek of about 1 Km from the parking area.

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Singorgarh Fort, Singrampur, Madhya Pradesh

Singorgarh Fort, Singrampur, Madhya Pradesh

Singorgarh Fort is an ancient hill fort located in Singrampur village in Jabera Taluk in Damoh District in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is known as one of the most magnificent forts of Gonds. It is situated inside the dense forests of Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve. It is presently under the control of Archeological Survey of India.

History

The fort was built by the Pratihara Rajputs, who ruled in the Damoh region during the 14^th century CE. The earliest inscription found in Singorgarh is dated to 1307 CE. The inscription records the name of the fort as Gaja-Singhadurggye, meaning the hill fortress of Gaja Singh. Gajsimha or Gaja Singh Pratihar was a Pratihar Rajput ruler after whom the fort is believed to be named. The Pratihara rule over Singorgarh probably ended with the invasion of the Delhi Sultan Ala-ud-din Khalji's forces, who were going to the Deccan and conquered Bundelkhand on their march.

The fort was conquered by the Gond ruler of Garha-Katanga, Sangram Shah in the 16^th century CE. The fort was strengthened by the Gonds of Garha Kingdom. The fort was attacked in the June of 1564 during the invasion of the Garha Kingdom by the Mughal forces. During the invasion, Rani Durgavati, the ruling Queen of Gondwana, resided in Singorgarh and later moved to Chouragarh Fort in Narsinghpur due to the threat she faced during the invasion.

The Fort

This fort is situated on a hill in the dense forests of the Satpura range. The fort is in a ruined state. The fort spread over a vast area and many of its watch towers are still intact. The ruins of Rani Mahal, Hathi Darwaza and a huge bathing tank can be seen in the fort. There are many secret passages in this fort designed to confuse invaders and to provide safe passage for the king and queen.

It is said that there are tunnels deep inside the dungeons known only to Rani Durgavati and a handful of her army. One tunnel discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is said to lead to the hill fort of Madan Mahal. Singorgarh lake is situated close to the Hathi Darwaza. As per local folklore, there is a well inside this reservoir where the treasure of Rani Durgavati along with the Paras Pathar (Philosopher’s Stone) has been hidden.  

Connectivity

The fort is located at about 7 Kms from Singrampur, 19 Kms from Jabera, 44 Kms from Sihora, 46 Kms from Sihora Road Railway Station, 57 Kms from Jabalpur, 59 Kms from Damoh, 62 Kms from Jabalpur Railway Station and 75 Kms from Jabalpur Airport. The fort is situated at about 7 Kms to the west of Singrampur on the Damoh to Jabalpur route.

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Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve spread across Damoh, Sagar and Narsinghpur Districts of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. It is the seventh tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. The tiger reserve is named after Rani Durgavati, a queen of the Gondi people.

History

The sanctuary was notified by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in 1996. The Madhya Pradesh Government recently announced the establishment of the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, marking the seventh tiger reserve in the state and the 54^th in the country.

The Tiger Reserve

The tiger reserve covers an area of about 2339 sq kms. The core area is about 1414 sq kms and the buffer area is about 925.12 sq kms. The tiger reserve is formed by combining the Nauradehi and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuaries. A green corridor linking Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) with Durgavati will be developed for the natural movement of the tiger to the new reserve. The parts of the reserve fall under the Narmada and Yamuna River basins. The Singorgarh Fort is located within the reserve.

Flora:

The reserve is predominantly tropical mixed dry deciduous forest and some teak (Tectona grandis) forests with trees accounting for 70 of the 121 species of plants found here. The trees found in the reserve are Indian Kino (Pterocarpus marsupium), Saja (Terminalia alata), Dhaora (Anogeissus latifolia), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Palash (Butea monosperma), Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) and Bakli (Lagerstroemia parviflora).

Fauna:

The reserve is home to approximately 15 tigers, making it a vital habitat for endangered species. The reserve is home to 18 species of mammals. The mammals found in the reserve are tiger, leopard, wolf, jackal, Indian fox, striped hyena, nilgai, chinkara, chital, sambar, black buck, barking deer, common langur, rhesus macaque and sloth bear. The reserve is also home to 177 species of birds, 16 species of fish and reptiles and 10 species of amphibians.

Connectivity

The tiger reserve is located at about 7 Kms from Singrampur, 19 Kms from Jabera, 45 Kms from Sihora, 47 Kms from Sihora Road Railway Station, 47 Kms from Damoh, 58 Kms from Jabalpur, 63 Kms from Jabalpur Railway Station and 76 Kms from Jabalpur Airport. The tiger reserve is situated on the Damoh to Jabalpur route.

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Rajat Prapat Falls, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

Rajat Prapat Falls, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

Rajat Prapat Falls is a waterfall located in Pachmarhi Hill Station inside Satpura National Park in Narmadapuram District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the tallest waterfall of Pachmarhi and is the 30^th highest waterfall in India. This falls is also called as Silver Falls / Big Falls. Pachmarhi is famously known as the Queen of Satpura.

The Waterfall

This falls is a horsetail type waterfall with a single drop of 107 metres (351 ft). The waterfall shines as silver when sunlight falls on it. Hence, the falls came to be called as Rajat Prapat (Rajat means silver & Prapat means falls). This fall is situated inside the Satpura National Park and the visitors need to take permission from the forest department. The falls can be viewed from a viewpoint situated in the opposite direction.

No one is allowed to go near the waterfall. Tourist can also have a panoramic view of the lush green Satpura ranges from this point. This falls is nearly half a km towards the east of Apsara Vihar and can be reached by a 15-minute walk over rocks and boulders from Apsara Vihar. Rajat Prapat originates from the same stream Apsara Kund comes from. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 3 Kms from Pachmarhi Bus Stand. Pachmarhi is located at about 29 Kms from Matkuli, 52 Kms from Pipariya Railway Station, 54 Kms from Pipariya, 108 Kms from Gadarwara, 119 Kms from Narmadapuram, 120 Kms from Narmadapuram Railway Station, 122 Kms from Itarsi, 136 Kms from Chhindwara, 156 Kms from Narsinghpur, 210 Kms from Bhopal and 222 Kms from Bhopal Airport. Pachmarhi is well connected from Narmadapuram, Chhindwara, Bhopal, Indore, Itarsi, Gadarwara and Narsinghpur. Buses start from Rani Kamalapati ISBT of Bhopal and generally take close to 5–6 hours to reach Pachmarhi.

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Purwa Falls, Purwa, Madhya Pradesh

Purwa Falls, Purwa, Madhya Pradesh

Purwa Falls is a waterfall located in Purwa Village near Semariya Town in Rewa District the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This waterfall is on the Tons river, descending the cliff of Rewa Plateau. It is one of the top five waterfalls in Rewa district and a must-visit place for the unique topography.

The Waterfall

This waterfall falls from a height of about 70 metres (230 ft). The Tons River while descending through the Rewa Plateau and draining northwards makes this vertical waterfall. It is an example of a nick point caused by rejuvenation. Knick point, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall. The best time to visit this waterfall is during monsoon.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 3 Kms from Godaha, 12 Kms from Semariya Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Semariya, 17 Kms from Sirmaur, 31 Kms from Rewa Railway Station, 32 Kms from Rewa, 55 Kms from Satna, 55 Kms from Satna Airport and 167 Kms from Khajuraho Airport. The falls is situated at about 3 Kms to the north of Godaha on Rewa to Sirmaur route.

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Pandav Falls, Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Pandav Falls, Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Pandav Falls is a natural waterfall located near Panna Town in Panna Taluk in Panna District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated inside the Panna National Park.

Legends

As per legend, Pandavas of the Mahabharata had resided in the Padava Caves situated near the falls during their exile. The caves and the shrines visited by the Pandavas can be near the water pool formed at the end of the fall. The waterfall is named after them.

The Waterfall

The waterfall is about 30 metres (98 ft) high. It is a perennial waterfall fed by a tributary of the Ken River. It forms a heart shaped pool at its bottom. There are few ancient caves at the foot of the waterfall overlooking a large pool of water. The forest around the falls is home to monkeys and bears.

Entry Fees

·      Guide Fee: Rs. 100

·      On foot or bicycle: Rs. 25 per person

·      For two wheelers: Rs. 50 for two persons

·      For three wheelers: Rs. 100 for three persons

·      For four wheelers: Rs. 150 for six persons

·      For mini bus: Rs. 300 for twenty persons

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 7 Kms from Madla, 14 Kms from Panna, 14 Kms from Panna Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Khajuraho Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Khajuraho Airport and 32 Kms from Khajuraho. The waterfall is situated on the Panna to Khajuraho route.

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Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

Ken Gharial Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Panna and Chhatarpur Districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. The sanctuary is situated at the confluence of the Ken River and Khudar River. The sanctuary derives its name from the six-meter-long fish-eating Gharial, a rare species of crocodile. This sanctuary is a part of Panna National Park. It is located to the northeast of the Khajuraho temples and north of Panna National Park. It is usually visited along with the Raneh Falls site nearby.

History

The sanctuary was established in 1981 for the conservation of gharial crocodiles.

The Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary is situated at the confluence of the Ken River and Khudar River. The sanctuary covers an area of about 45.202 sq. kms. The sanctuary is situated along a 45 km (28 mi) long stretch of the Ken River. This sanctuary is part of the Panna National Park. The sanctuary is famous for its six-meter-long fish-eating Gharial, a rare species of crocodile. The sanctuary is part of the Gharial Conservation association where captive bred gharials are released to help regenerate the gharial ecosystem. The river valleys in this sanctuary are built on the Ken River with a series of slopes 100 to 150 feet deep.

The valleys here are spectacular and famously called the Greatest Canyon of India. The sanctuary comprises of dry deciduous forest. The trees found in the sanctuary are Teak, Seja, Salai, Gunja, Flame of Forest (Palash), Khair etc. The sanctuary is known for Gharials, a six-meter-long fish-eating crocodile species.  The animals found in this sanctuary are Sloth Bear, Leopard, Wolf, Nilgai (Blue Bull), Dholes, Chinkara, Chital, Spotted Deer, Jackal, Indian Fox, Wild Boar, Hyena, Langur, Monitor Lizard, Snakes and Peacock. 

The sanctuary has an ancient, ruined palace of the rulers of princely state of Bundelkhand. They used to stay in this palace during their hunting expedition. It is open for visitors from October to June month. It is closed to visitors in monsoon season. It can be visited from sunrise to sunset, but boating spots and timings are fixed. The boating trip at Muhareghat is from 07.00 AM to 09.00 AM and 04.00 PM to 05.00 PM. Trained guides are mandatory to visit this sanctuary and provided by the Forest Department.

Entry Fees

·      Rs 50 for cyclists

·      Rs. 200 for bike riders (2 persons)

·      Rs.400 for three wheelers

·      Rs.600 (6 persons) for four wheelers

·      Rs. 1200 for mini buses (20 Persons)

Connectivity

The sanctuary is located at about 21 Kms from Khajuraho, 22 Kms from Khajuraho Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Rajnagar Railway Station, 25 Kms from Madla, 26 Kms from Khajuraho Airport, 27 Kms from Khajuraho Junction Railway Station, 44 Kms from Panna and 53 Kms from Chhatarpur. The sanctuary is situated at about 25 Kms to the north of Madla on the Panna to Chhatarpur route. Buses are available from Khajuraho to this sanctuary every one hour.

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