• Amarkantak (NLK Amarakaṇṭaka) is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. 
• The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum.

• District: Anuppur
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• Country: India

Meaning of Amarkantak

• Amarkantak is a Sanskrit word the literal meaning of which is immortal (amar) obstruction (kantak). 
• The place was abode of gods but was disturbed by the hindrances of Rudraganas and hence called Amarkantak.

Why is Amarkantak famous?

• The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. 
• This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge.
• Wraped in the exquisiteness of Vindhya and Satpura range, the glorious Amarkantak is one of the most famous pilgrim hubs in the state of Madhya Pradesh. 

Amarkantak in Sanskrit means the ‘eternal source,’ which is significantly linked with the sacred river Narmada, one of the most sacred and unique rivers of India.

Top Attractions in Amarkantak

1.  Narmada Udgam Temple
2. Ancient Temples of Kalachuri
3. Kapil Dhara (Kapil Waterfall)
4. Shri Yantra Mandir
5. Amareshwar Mahadev Temple
6. Mrityunjay Ashram
7. Dudh Dhara Falls
8. Son Udgam Temple
9. Shri Sarvodaya Digamber Jain Temple
10. Kalyanika Kendriya Shiksha Niketan School

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How to reach amarkantak By Train? : 

• The nearest railhead to Amarkantak is Pendra Road at a distance of 17 km from the heart of the city. Anuppur at distance of 48 km from Amarkantak is also convenient.

By Air: 

• The nearest airport is at Jabalpur, 245 km away.

By Bus: 

• It is connected from Pendra Road, Shahdol and Bilaspur, Jabalpur (245 km), Rewa (261 km) and Shahdol (67 km).