Amarkantak Tourism

Situated at an altitude of 1065 mt. at the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura mountain ranges amongst sylvan surroundings, Amarkantak is a great pilgrim centre for the Hindus, and is the source of the rivers Narmada and Sone. While the Narmada flows Westwards from Amarkantak, the Sone flows towards the East. Amarkantak is indeed blessed by Nature. Holy ponds, lofty hills, forested surroundings, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and an ever-pervading air of serenity make Amarkantak a much sought-after destination for the religious-minded as well as for the nature-lover.

Among all the sacred rivers of India, the Narmada occupies a unique place. Legend has it that Lord Shiva blessed Narmada with unique purifying powers. Whereas to purify himself, a devotee requires to take one dip in the Holy Ganga, seven days' prayers on the banks of Yamuna and three days prayers on the banks of Saraswati, the mere sight of Narmada is enough. A charming folk tale describes the superiority of Narmada over Ganga. Once every year, after she herself is polluted beyond tolerance, Ganga visits Narmada dressed like a dark woman and takes a cleansing purifying dip in its waters.

Narmada Udgam

A temple built at the source of the Narmada - the holiest spot in Amarkantak.

Sonmuda

Source of the river Sone.

Brighu Kamandal

Here we can see an ancient Kamandal or water pitcher which is always full of water.

Dhuni Pani

A hot spring in a thick forest.

Dugdhdhara

The water falls from a height of about 50 ft. in a milk-white cascade.

Kapildhara

A beautiful picnic spot and a waterfall.

Mai Ki Bagiya

A lovely garden with a temple.

 

How to Reach Amarkantak

By Air:The nearest airhead is Jabalpur (245 kms).

By Rail:The nearest railhead is Pendra Road (17 kms) though Anuppur (48 kms.) is more convenient.

By Road:There are buses from Pendra Road, Bilaspur and Shahdol.