Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Kulpahar

Kulpahar is a town in Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 18,976 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 8 temples, 11 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lalguan Mahadeva Temple (74 km), Chitragupta Temple (74 km) and Jagadambi Temple (74 km).

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Kulpahar, Uttar Pradesh
Kulpahar, Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kulpahar at a glance

Location
Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 18,976
Coordinates
25.3201° N, 79.6393° E
Places within 50 km
58
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Khajuraho, 77 km
Railway station
Kulpahar (KLAR), 3 km
Airport
Khajuraho Airport (HJR), 78 km

Top places to visit near Kulpahar

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

42 temples within 100 km of Kulpahar. The closest is 10th Century Hindu Temple (9 km); the best-known is Rahila Sagar Sun Temple (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kulpahar

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kulpahar. The closest is Kulpahar Fort (1 km); the best-known is Surya Mandir (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kulpahar

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kulpahar. The closest is Malak Shah Baba Dargah (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kulpahar

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kulpahar. The closest is Arjun Dam Gate (11 km); the best-known is Kirat Sagar (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Kulpahar

16 parks within 100 km of Kulpahar. The closest is Tola Talab (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kulpahar

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kulpahar. The closest is Nagmala Reserve Forest (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kulpahar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kulpahar
  2. 27 km Rahila Sagar Sun Temple · temple, Mahoba
  3. 1 km Surya Mandir · heritage site, Mahoba
  4. 4 km Badi Chandrika Devi Temple · temple, Mahoba
  5. 1 km Madan Sagar · lake, Mahoba
  6. 2 km Kirat Sagar · lake, Mahoba
  7. 28 km Back to Kulpahar

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From travellers near Kulpahar

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How to reach Kulpahar

  • By train: Kulpahar (KLAR) — about 3 km from the centre
  • By train: Bhua (BHUA) — about 94 km from the centre
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 78 km by road
  • By air: Kanpur Airport (KNU), Kanpur — about 179 km by road
  • By road from Khajuraho: about 77 km · directions
  • By road from Orchha: about 126 km · directions
  • By road from Jhansi: about 136 km · directions

All places near Kulpahar by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Kulpahar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples84210th Century Hindu Temple (9 km)
Forts & heritage1137Kulpahar Fort (1 km)
Other attractions130I Love Mahoba« (28 km)
Mosques & dargahs829Malak Shah Baba Dargah (28 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs921Arjun Dam Gate (11 km)
Parks416Tola Talab (19 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens414Nagmala Reserve Forest (11 km)
Jain sites113Shri Taaran Taran Digambar Jain Chaityalay (30 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints311Kashmiri Hills Charkhari (18 km)
Churches210Navab ka Ilaka (34 km)
Museums38Mahil ka Mahal Salat Mahoba Up (10 km)
Waterfalls05Raneh Water Falls (81 km)
Buddhist sites25Samrat Ashok Maurya Kaleen Buddha Math (30 km)
Caves22Ancient Gooner's Cave (28 km)
Ashrams01Shiv Ashram (55 km)

Kulpahar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kulpahar?

Rahila Sagar Sun Temple (temple, about 27 km), Surya Mandir (heritage site, about 27 km), Kirat Sagar (lake, about 28 km), Badi Chandrika Devi Temple (temple, about 30 km), Madan Sagar (lake, about 29 km), Kulpahar Fort (fort, about 1 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 8 temples, 11 forts & heritage, 1 attraction, 8 mosques & dargahs, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Kulpahar?

10th Century Hindu Temple, about 9 km by road; Rahila Sagar Sun Temple (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kulpahar?

Kulpahar Fort, about 1 km by road; Sugira Fort (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Kulpahar?

Malak Shah Baba Dargah, about 28 km by road; Shahi Masjid (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kulpahar?

Start in Kulpahar, visit Rahila Sagar Sun Temple, then Surya Mandir, then Badi Chandrika Devi Temple, then Madan Sagar, then Kirat Sagar, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kulpahar?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Kulpahar?

By train: Kulpahar (KLAR), about 3 km away. By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), about 78 km by road. By road: 77 km from Khajuraho.

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