Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Mandla

Mandla is a town in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 45,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 13 temples, 6 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Rapta Ghat (1 km), Kanha Tiger Reserve (50 km) and Ghughua Fossil National Park (78 km).

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Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Mandla, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mandla at a glance

Location
Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 45,184
Coordinates
22.5988° N, 80.3712° E
Places within 50 km
71 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Jabalpur, 95 km
Railway station
Mandla Fort (MFR), 3 km
Airport
Jabalpur Airport (JLR), 90 km

Top places to visit near Mandla

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

43 temples within 100 km of Mandla. The closest is Mangleshwar Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Surya Kund Dham (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mandla

26 parks within 100 km of Mandla. The closest is Rani Park (1 km); the best-known is Kingfisher Water Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mandla

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mandla. The closest is Stop Dam (2 km); the best-known is Garam Pani Kund Babaiha (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mandla

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mandla. The closest is Hazrat Jivan Shah Dargah (1 km); the best-known is Jama Masjid مسجد (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Mandla

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Mandla. The closest is Sahastradhara Falls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mandla

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mandla. The closest is Kali Mata Ghat Narmada (1 km); the best-known is Rapta Ghat (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mandla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mandla
  2. 1 km Rapta Ghat · ghat, Mandla
  3. 6 km Kingfisher Water Park · park, Mandla
  4. 6 km Surya Kund Dham · temple, Mandla
  5. 17 km Rai Bhagat ki Kothi · heritage site, Mandla
  6. 1 km Moti Mahal Ramnagar · monument, Mandla
  7. 18 km Back to Mandla

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From travellers near Mandla

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How to reach Mandla

  • By train: Mandla Fort (MFR) — about 3 km from the centre
  • By train: Jabalpur (JBP) — about 95 km from the centre
  • By air: Jabalpur Airport (JLR), Jabalpur — about 90 km by road
  • By air: Gondia Airport (GDB), Gondia — about 149 km by road
  • By road from Jabalpur: about 95 km · directions
  • By road from Durg: about 228 km · directions
  • By road from Bilaspur: about 239 km · directions

All places near Mandla by distance

Within 15 km of Mandla

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mandla by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1343Mangleshwar Mandir (1 km)
Parks626Rani Park (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs622Stop Dam (2 km)
Mosques & dargahs721Hazrat Jivan Shah Dargah (1 km)
Waterfalls321Sahastradhara Falls (5 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints619Kali Mata Ghat Narmada (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens417Kanha Cycle Safari Kanha National Park Ll Sanjay Bhawre (42 km)
Churches715Bharat Jyoti Catholic Church (1 km)
Other attractions214Sahastradhara (6 km)
Forts & heritage513Shah Burj (2 km)
Jain sites411Jain Mandir Padav (1 km)
Buddhist sites511Sai Mandir (20 km)
Museums38District Archaeological Museum (1 km)
Treks01Nature Trail - Mukki (73 km)
Caves01Naktiya Cave (91 km)
Ashrams01Paramhans Ashram (99 km)

Mandla: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mandla?

Rapta Ghat (ghat, about 1 km), Surya Kund Dham (temple, about 3 km), Kingfisher Water Park (park, about 6 km), Sahastradhara (attraction, about 6 km), Moti Mahal Ramnagar (monument, about 18 km), Rai Bhagat ki Kothi (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 13 temples, 6 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 mosques & dargahs, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Mandla?

Mangleshwar Mandir, about 1 km by road; Durga Mandir (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Mandla?

Rani Park, about 1 km by road; Nehru Park (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Mandla?

Stop Dam, about 2 km by road; Deori Small Lake (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mandla?

Start in Mandla, visit Rapta Ghat, then Kingfisher Water Park, then Surya Kund Dham, then Rai Bhagat ki Kothi, then Moti Mahal Ramnagar, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mandla?

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 Mandla?

By train: Mandla Fort (MFR), about 3 km away. By air: Jabalpur Airport (JLR), about 90 km by road. By road: 95 km from Jabalpur.

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