Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Chanderi

Chanderi is a town in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 32,549 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 10 temples, 12 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs and 11 jain sites. The must-see places are Mahavir Swami WLS (32 km) and Matatila Reservoir (52 km).

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Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh
Chanderi, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chanderi at a glance

Location
Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 32,549
Coordinates
24.7131° N, 78.1381° E
Places within 50 km
84 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Orchha, 109 km
Railway station
Jiron (JRO), 32 km
Airport
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), 223 km

Top places to visit near Chanderi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chanderi: 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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Things to see near Chanderi, by type

Temples near Chanderi

70 temples within 100 km of Chanderi. The closest is Jageshwari Devi Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Tuwan Sarkar Hanuman Ji Mandir (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chanderi

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chanderi. The closest is Chanderi Fort Kirti Durg (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Chanderi

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Chanderi. The closest is Jama Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Dargah Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Vilayat (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Jain sites near Chanderi

22 jain sites within 100 km of Chanderi. The closest is Chaubishi Jain Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Shree Digambar Jain Kshetrapal Ji Mandir (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chanderi

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chanderi. The closest is Rajghat Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Chanderi

14 parks within 100 km of Chanderi. The closest is Pared Ground (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Chanderi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chanderi
  2. 4 km Koshak Mahal · monument, Ashoknagar
  3. 2 km Historical Chanderi (Tourist Planner) · heritage site, Ashoknagar
  4. 2 km Kati Ghati · heritage site, Ashoknagar
  5. 2 km Chanderi Fort Kirti Durg · fort, Ashoknagar
  6. 14 km Rajghat Dam · dam, Lalitpur
  7. 14 km Back to Chanderi

Plan a longer trip from Chanderi — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Chanderi

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How to reach Chanderi

  • By train: Jiron (JRO) — about 32 km from the centre
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 223 km by road
  • By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior — about 220 km by road
  • By road from Orchha: about 109 km · directions
  • By road from Jhansi: about 116 km · directions
  • By road from Gwalior: about 209 km · directions

All places near Chanderi by distance

Within 15 km of Chanderi

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Chanderi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1070Jageshwari Devi Mandir (1 km)
Forts & heritage1226Chanderi Fort Kirti Durg (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1026Jama Masjid (1 km)
Jain sites1122Chaubishi Jain Mandir (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Rajghat Dam (14 km)
Parks414Pared Ground (1 km)
Waterfalls710Malankho Waterfalls, Chanderi, M.P. (4 km)
Other attractions410Unt Saar (1 km)
Churches39Don Bosco Church (34 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens37Chanderi Small Wildlife Forest (19 km)
Museums36ASI Museum (3 km)
Caves66Khandargiri Jain Cave (2 km)
Buddhist sites35Chandroday Buddh Vihar Chanderi (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints35Sunset View Point (21 km)

Chanderi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Chanderi?

Chanderi Fort Kirti Durg (fort, about 1 km), Kati Ghati (heritage site, about 2 km), Historical Chanderi (Tourist Planner) (heritage site, about 3 km), Koshak Mahal (monument, about 4 km), Rajghat Dam (dam, about 14 km), Mahavir Swami WLS (sanctuary, about 32 km).

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

84 places on Spotwander: 10 temples, 12 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs, 11 jain sites, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Chanderi?

Jageshwari Devi Mandir, about 1 km by road; Lakshman Mandir Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chanderi?

Chanderi Fort Kirti Durg, about 1 km by road; Old Fort (Kila) (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Chanderi?

Jama Masjid, about 1 km by road; Dargah Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Vilayat (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chanderi?

Start in Chanderi, visit Koshak Mahal, then Historical Chanderi (Tourist Planner), then Kati Ghati, then Chanderi Fort Kirti Durg, then Rajghat Dam, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Chanderi?

October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Chanderi?

By train: Jiron (JRO), about 32 km away. By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 223 km by road. By road: 109 km from Orchha.

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