Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Mandu

Mandu is a town in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 27 temples, 12 waterfalls and 16 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Jahaz Mahal Mandu (2 km), Kakda Kho Water Fall (2 km) and Hoshang Shah’s Tomb (3 km).

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Mandu, Madhya Pradesh
Mandu, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mandu at a glance

Location
Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates
22.3667° N, 75.3833° E
Places within 50 km
159 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Indore, 78 km
Railway station
Mhow (MHOW), 56 km
Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), 73 km

Top places to visit near Mandu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mandu: 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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Forts & heritage near Mandu

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mandu. The closest is Alamgiri Gate (1 km); the best-known is Jahaz Mahal Mandu (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Mandu

48 temples within 100 km of Mandu. The closest is Ancient Shiv Temple (2 km); the best-known is Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Mandu

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Mandu. The closest is Kakda Kho Water Fall (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mandu

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mandu. The closest is Jami Masjid (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mandu

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mandu. The closest is Sagar Talao (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Jain sites near Mandu

15 jain sites within 100 km of Mandu. The closest is Shri Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra Chota Mahaveer, Kagdipura (12 km); the best-known is Bhaktambar Abhyudayadham Adinath Swetamber Jain Tirth (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mandu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mandu
  2. 2 km Kakda Kho Water Fall · waterfall, Dhar
  3. 1 km Dino Adventure Park and Fossil Museum · museum, Dhar
  4. 3 km Jahaz Mahal Mandu · monument, Dhar
  5. 1 km Hoshang Shah’s Tomb · tomb, Dhar
  6. 6 km Roopmati Pavilion Mandu · heritage site, Dhar
  7. 9 km Back to Mandu

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How to reach Mandu

  • By train: Mhow (MHOW) — about 56 km from the centre
  • By train: Indore Jn Bg (INDB) — about 79 km from the centre
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 73 km by road
  • By air: Jalgaon Airport (JLG), Jalgaon — about 198 km by road
  • By road from Indore: about 78 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 124 km · directions
  • By road from Vadodara: about 283 km · directions

All places near Mandu by distance

Within 15 km of Mandu

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mandu by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage3649Alamgiri Gate (1 km)
Temples2748Ancient Shiv Temple (2 km)
Other attractions2729Mahadev Mandir (1 km)
Waterfalls1220Kakda Kho Water Fall (2 km)
Mosques & dargahs1618Jami Masjid (3 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1016Sagar Talao (6 km)
Jain sites815Shri Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra Chota Mahaveer, Kagdipura (12 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints612Sunset Point (3 km)
Parks511SPDA Ground (34 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens111Shraddha Garden (34 km)
Museums510Dino Adventure Park and Fossil Museum (2 km)
Churches45St. George Catholic Church (33 km)
Caves24Lohani Caves (3 km)
Treks03Trek the Wild (58 km)
Buddhist sites02Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Janmsthali (56 km)

Mandu: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mandu?

Jahaz Mahal Mandu (monument, about 2 km), Kakda Kho Water Fall (waterfall, about 2 km), Hoshang Shah’s Tomb (tomb, about 3 km), Roopmati Pavilion Mandu (heritage site, about 9 km), Dino Adventure Park and Fossil Museum (museum, about 2 km), Mandu Museum (museum, about 2 km).

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

159 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 27 temples, 27 other attractions, 12 waterfalls, 16 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Mandu?

Alamgiri Gate, about 1 km by road; Bhangi Gate (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Mandu?

Ancient Shiv Temple, about 2 km by road; Rama Mandir (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Mandu?

Kakda Kho Water Fall, about 2 km by road; Rewa Kund (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mandu?

Start in Mandu, visit Kakda Kho Water Fall, then Dino Adventure Park and Fossil Museum, then Jahaz Mahal Mandu, then Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, then Roopmati Pavilion Mandu, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mandu?

October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Mandu?

By train: Mhow (MHOW), about 56 km away. By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 73 km by road. By road: 78 km from Indore.

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