Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Jora

Jora is a town in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 26,338 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 27 temples, 28 mosques & dargahs, 18 forts & heritage and 18 parks. The must-see places are Ghatigaon WLS (30 km), Tighra Dam (30 km) and Shri Koteshwar Mahadev Temple (47 km).

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Jora at a glance

Location
Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 26,338
Coordinates
26.3421° N, 77.8092° E
Places within 50 km
175 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Gwalior, 50 km
Railway station
Jora Alapur (JPO), 1 km
Airport
Gwalior Airport (GWL), 53 km

Top places to visit near Jora

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

35 temples within 100 km of Jora. The closest is Kardev Baba Pagara Dam (11 km); the best-known is Shri Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Jora

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Jora. The closest is Masjid ( Sanjay Nagar) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jora

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jora. The closest is Fort Pahadgarh (29 km); the best-known is Gwalior Fort (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Jora

26 parks within 100 km of Jora. The closest is Morena (29 km); the best-known is Summer Wave Water Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jora

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jora. The closest is Garden (6 km); the best-known is Ghatigaon WLS (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jora

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jora. The closest is Lake (1 km); the best-known is Tighra Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Jora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jora
  2. 13 km Pagara Reservoir · reservoir, Gwalior
  3. 21 km Ghatigaon WLS · sanctuary, Gwalior
  4. 8 km Tighra Dam · dam, Gwalior
  5. 19 km Shri Koteshwar Mahadev Temple · heritage site, Gwalior
  6. 1 km Gwalior Fort · fort, Gwalior
  7. 47 km Back to Jora

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How to reach Jora

  • By train: Jora Alapur (JPO) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Morena (MRA) — about 33 km from the centre
  • By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior — about 53 km by road
  • By air: Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), Agra — about 115 km by road
  • By road from Gwalior: about 50 km · directions
  • By road from Agra: about 119 km · directions
  • By road from Jhansi: about 156 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Jora

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Jora by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2735Kardev Baba Pagara Dam (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs2829Masjid ( Sanjay Nagar) (1 km)
Forts & heritage1828Fort Pahadgarh (29 km)
Parks1826Morena (29 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1520Garden (6 km)
Other attractions1216Jantroon Top (31 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1214Lake (1 km)
Waterfalls813Tiktoli Waterfall (14 km)
Museums1011Likhichaj, Baherai Nichali (29 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints910Kailaras Hill Station (24 km)
Jain sites68Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra (14 km)
Churches47Lokendra Gole (32 km)
Buddhist sites46Baba Buddha Giri Mandir Bhaidpura (25 km)
Caves22Ancient Ruins and Caves (19 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Sank River Picnic Spot (29 km)
Beaches & coast11Light House Thatipur Zone (50 km)

Jora: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Jora?

Tighra Dam (dam, about 30 km), Pagara Reservoir (reservoir, about 13 km), Ghatigaon WLS (sanctuary, about 30 km), Gwalior Fort (fort, about 47 km), Shri Koteshwar Mahadev Temple (heritage site, about 47 km), Sahastrabahu Mandir (heritage site, about 48 km).

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

175 places on Spotwander: 27 temples, 28 mosques & dargahs, 18 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Jora?

Kardev Baba Pagara Dam, about 11 km by road; Patiya Wale Baba Ashram Karah Dham (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Jora?

Masjid ( Sanjay Nagar), about 1 km by road; Sulemani Masjid (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Jora?

Fort Pahadgarh, about 29 km by road; Van Vihar Kothi Dholpur (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jora?

Start in Jora, visit Pagara Reservoir, then Ghatigaon WLS, then Tighra Dam, then Shri Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, then Gwalior Fort, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Jora?

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

How do I reach Jora?

By train: Jora Alapur (JPO), about 1 km away. By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 53 km by road. By road: 50 km from Gwalior.

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