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Amarkantak is a sacred pilgrim town of Madhya Pradesh where nature, spirituality and history meet at the origin of three holy rivers.

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Meeting of Ranges

Where the Vindhya and Satpura ranges meet, with the Maikal Hills as the fulcrum of the plateau.

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Origin of Three Rivers

Birthplace of the Narmada, the Son and the Johila, a distinction no other Indian town shares.

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The Name

From Sanskrit amara (immortal) and kantaka (obstruction); the poet Kalidas called it Amarakuta.

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Major Pilgrimage Centre

One of Madhya Pradesh’s most important pilgrimage destinations, at 1,065 m above sea level.

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Best Time to Visit

Pleasant from October to June; monsoon (July-September) turns every waterfall to full flow.

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Getting There

Nearest railhead Pendra Road (approx 40 km) or Anuppur; Jabalpur airport approx 230 km. Our cabs cover every route.

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01 Where is Amarkantak?

Amarkantak is in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, on the Maikal range where the Vindhya and Satpura hills meet. It sits at about 1,065 m above sea level.

02 How high is Amarkantak?

The town stands at roughly 1,065 metres above sea level, which is why it stays noticeably cooler than the plains around it.

03 What is the best season to visit Amarkantak?

October to June. The monsoon fills the waterfalls but the roads and trails get slippery, so most travellers come between October and June.

04 Which is the nearest railway station to Amarkantak?

Pendra Road is the nearest railhead, about 40 km away. We arrange the transfer from the station as part of the package.

05 Why is Amarkantak called sacred?

It is the source of three holy rivers, and the temples, ghats and kunds around those sources have drawn pilgrims for centuries. Nature, pilgrimage and history sit together in one town.

06 How many days are enough for Amarkantak?

Two nights cover the river sources, the main temples and the waterfalls at a comfortable pace. Add a night if you want to include the surrounding forest and viewpoints.

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General Information about Amarkantak