Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Barela

Barela is a town in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 11,648 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 32 temples, 20 parks, 8 waterfalls and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Paat Baba Mandir (14 km), Bhawartal Garden (18 km) and Balancing Rock (20 km).

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Barela at a glance

Location
Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 11,648
Coordinates
23.0968° N, 80.0508° E
Places within 50 km
126 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Jabalpur, 14 km
Railway station
Jabalpur (JBP), 16 km
Airport
Jabalpur Airport (JLR), 11 km

Top places to visit near Barela

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barela: 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 Barela

51 temples within 100 km of Barela. The closest is Gurudwara (10 km); the best-known is Paat Baba Mandir (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Barela

28 parks within 100 km of Barela. The closest is Appu Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Barela

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Barela. The closest is Bhadbhada Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barela

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

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Forts & heritage near Barela

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barela. The closest is Heritage Walk (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Barela

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Barela. The closest is Machine Wale Baba ki Dargah (17 km); the best-known is Jama Masjid Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Barela

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barela
  2. 14 km Paat Baba Mandir · temple, Jabalpur
  3. 11 km Kachnar City Shiva Temple · temple, Jabalpur
  4. 12 km Maa Tripur Sundri Temple · temple, Jabalpur
  5. 11 km Balancing Rock · viewpoint, Jabalpur
  6. 4 km Bhawartal Garden · garden, Jabalpur
  7. 18 km Back to Barela

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How to reach Barela

  • By train: Jabalpur (JBP) — about 16 km from the centre
  • By air: Jabalpur Airport (JLR), Jabalpur — about 11 km by road
  • By air: Gondia Airport (GDB), Gondia — about 220 km by road
  • By road from Jabalpur: about 14 km · directions
  • By road from Pachmarhi: about 225 km · directions
  • By road from Khajuraho: about 242 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Barela

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Barela by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3251Gurudwara (10 km)
Parks2028Appu Park (10 km)
Waterfalls819Bhadbhada Waterfall (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs817Khandari Lake (11 km)
Forts & heritage816Heritage Walk (12 km)
Mosques & dargahs816Machine Wale Baba ki Dargah (17 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints814View Point (20 km)
Jain sites614Shri Adinath Digambar Jain Mandir (18 km)
Churches613St. Peter and Paul Cathedral (15 km)
Other attractions912Air Traffic Control (12 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens39Dumna Nature Reserve Park (12 km)
Museums48Rajkumari Bai Ki Kothi (15 km)
Buddhist sites25Nagarjuna Buddha Vihar (17 km)
Caves22Marble Mountain Cave (32 km)
Ashrams11Paramhans Ashram (28 km)
Treks11Swarg Dwari Hiking Trail to Narmada River (32 km)

Barela: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Barela?

Paat Baba Mandir (temple, about 14 km), Bhawartal Garden (garden, about 18 km), Balancing Rock (viewpoint, about 20 km), Kachnar City Shiva Temple (temple, about 23 km), Pisanhari ki Madiya (attraction, about 22 km), Maa Tripur Sundri Temple (temple, about 30 km).

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

126 places on Spotwander: 32 temples, 20 parks, 8 waterfalls, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Barela?

Gurudwara, about 10 km by road; Paat Baba Mandir (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Barela?

Appu Park, about 10 km by road; Mazumdar Park (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Barela?

Bhadbhada Waterfall, about 10 km by road; Khandari Lake Water Fall (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Barela?

Start in Barela, visit Paat Baba Mandir, then Kachnar City Shiva Temple, then Maa Tripur Sundri Temple, then Balancing Rock, then Bhawartal Garden, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Barela?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and parks.

How do I reach Barela?

By train: Jabalpur (JBP), about 16 km away. By air: Jabalpur Airport (JLR), about 11 km by road. By road: 14 km from Jabalpur.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barela’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Barela on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.