Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Ashta

Ashta is a town in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 45,365 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 13 temples, 1 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shree Kubereshwar Dham Mahadev Mandir (41 km), Crescent Water Park (49 km) and Shree Chintaman Ganesh Temple Vikramaditya Kalin (51 km).

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Ashta at a glance

Location
Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 45,365
Coordinates
23.0175° N, 76.7221° E
Places within 50 km
32 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Bhopal, 94 km
Railway station
Jabri (JBX), 44 km
Airport
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), 87 km

Top places to visit near Ashta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ashta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Ashta

48 temples within 100 km of Ashta. The closest is Ganesh Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Shree Kubereshwar Dham Mahadev Mandir (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ashta

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ashta. The closest is Sikandar Bazaar Maszid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ashta

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ashta. The closest is Khadi Hat Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ashta

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ashta. The closest is Kheoni WLS (30 km); the best-known is Kheoni Wild Life Sanctuary (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Ashta

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashta. The closest is Subash Chowk (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Jain sites near Ashta

16 jain sites within 100 km of Ashta. The closest is Ganj Jain Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Shri 1008 Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir, Divyodaya Teerth Kila Ashta (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ashta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 241 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashta
  2. 41 km Shree Kubereshwar Dham Mahadev Mandir · temple, Sehore
  3. 10 km Shree Chintaman Ganesh Temple Vikramaditya Kalin · temple, Sehore
  4. 5 km Crescent Water Park · park, Sehore
  5. 53 km Kheoni Wild Life Sanctuary · sanctuary, Dewas
  6. 79 km Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple · Jain temple, Dewas
  7. 53 km Back to Ashta

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How to reach Ashta

  • By train: Jabri (JBX) — about 44 km from the centre
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 87 km by road
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 125 km by road
  • By road from Bhopal: about 94 km · directions
  • By road from Indore: about 118 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 121 km · directions

All places near Ashta by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ashta by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1348Ganesh Mandir (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs126Sikandar Bazaar Maszid (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs523Khadi Hat Lake (11 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens319Kheoni WLS (30 km)
Forts & heritage317Subash Chowk (1 km)
Jain sites316Ganj Jain Mandir (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints110Harjipur Approach Tekri (37 km)
Waterfalls29Wonderful Waterfall (29 km)
Other attractions08Gaon Savaari (53 km)
Parks16Crescent Water Park (49 km)
Museums06Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (89 km)
Churches05Christ Church (51 km)
Treks04Kathotiya Hiking Highest Point (83 km)
Buddhist sites02Buddhist Farmhouse (62 km)
Caves01Ran Koteshwar Mahadev Cave (84 km)

Ashta: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ashta?

Shree Kubereshwar Dham Mahadev Mandir (temple, about 41 km), Crescent Water Park (park, about 49 km), Shree Chintaman Ganesh Temple Vikramaditya Kalin (temple, about 51 km), Shri 1008 Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir, Divyodaya Teerth Kila Ashta (fort, about 1 km), Prachin Shri Shankar Mandir (temple, about 1 km), Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple (Jain temple, about 53 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ashta?

32 places on Spotwander: 13 temples, 1 dargah, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Ashta?

Ganesh Mandir, about 1 km by road; Baba Ramdev Mandir (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Ashta?

Sikandar Bazaar Maszid, about 1 km by road; Grand Jama Masjid (51 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ashta?

Khadi Hat Lake, about 11 km by road; Siddhiganj Dam (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ashta?

Start in Ashta, visit Shree Kubereshwar Dham Mahadev Mandir, then Shree Chintaman Ganesh Temple Vikramaditya Kalin, then Crescent Water Park, then Kheoni Wild Life Sanctuary, then Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple, and drive back — about 241 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ashta?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Ashta?

By train: Jabri (JBX), about 44 km away. By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 87 km by road. By road: 94 km from Bhopal.

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