Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Morena

Morena is a city in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 1,52,004 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 34 temples, 25 parks and 27 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Bateshwar Group of Temple's (27 km), Shanidev Temple Shanichara (30 km) and Ekattarso Mahadev Mandir (Chausath Yogini Temple) (31 km).

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

Morena at a glance

Location
Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 1,52,004
Coordinates
26.4989° N, 77.9953° E
Places within 50 km
200 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Gwalior, 45 km
Railway station
Morena (MRA), 1 km
Airport
Gwalior Airport (GWL), 41 km

Top places to visit near Morena

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

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morena. The closest is Shergarh Fort (27 km); the best-known is Ekattarso Mahadev Mandir (Chausath Yogini Temple) (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Morena

42 temples within 100 km of Morena. The closest is Narwar Mata Mandir (3 km); the best-known is Bateshwar Group of Temple's (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Morena

27 parks within 100 km of Morena. The closest is Maharaja Agrasen Park (1 km); the best-known is Summer Wave Water Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Morena

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Morena. The closest is Jama Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morena

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morena. The closest is Vasudev Garden (2 km); the best-known is Eco Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Morena

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Morena. The closest is Kotwal Reservoir (11 km); the best-known is Tighra Dam (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Morena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morena
  2. 1 km Morena Museum · museum, Morena
  3. 3 km Summer Wave Water Park · park, Morena
  4. 27 km Shanidev Temple Shanichara · temple, Morena
  5. 4 km Bateshwar Group of Temple's · temple, Morena
  6. 32 km Shri Ghirauna Sarkar Hanuman Mandir · temple, Morena
  7. 6 km Back to Morena

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How to reach Morena

  • By train: Morena (MRA) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior — about 41 km by road
  • By air: Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), Agra — about 92 km by road
  • By road from Gwalior: about 45 km · directions
  • By road from Agra: about 94 km · directions
  • By road from Mathura: about 144 km · directions

All places near Morena by distance

Within 15 km of Morena

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Morena by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2143Shergarh Fort (27 km)
Temples3442Narwar Mata Mandir (3 km)
Parks2527Maharaja Agrasen Park (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs2727Jama Masjid (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1625Vasudev Garden (2 km)
Other attractions1619Jantroon Top (3 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Kotwal Reservoir (11 km)
Museums912Morena Museum (1 km)
Jain sites1011Shree Parshvanath Digambar Jain Panchayati Mandir (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints911Laungpur ka Pahad (29 km)
Waterfalls710Nalkeshwar Waterfall Upper Entrance (41 km)
Churches99Lokendra Gole (1 km)
Buddhist sites44Ambatcar Nagar Buddhist Temple Chorpura (14 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Sank River Picnic Spot (47 km)
Caves11Sadhana Caves (46 km)
Beaches & coast11Light House Thatipur Zone (46 km)

Morena: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Morena?

Morena Museum (museum, about 1 km), Summer Wave Water Park (park, about 4 km), Bateshwar Group of Temple's (temple, about 27 km), Shri Ghirauna Sarkar Hanuman Mandir (temple, about 6 km), Shanidev Temple Shanichara (temple, about 30 km), Eco Park (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 34 temples, 25 parks, 27 mosques & dargahs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Morena?

Shergarh Fort, about 27 km by road; Nihal Tower (Ghantaghar) (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Morena?

Narwar Mata Mandir, about 3 km by road; Shri Ghirauna Sarkar Hanuman Mandir (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Morena?

Maharaja Agrasen Park, about 1 km by road; Nehru Park (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Morena?

Start in Morena, visit Morena Museum, then Summer Wave Water Park, then Shanidev Temple Shanichara, then Bateshwar Group of Temple's, then Shri Ghirauna Sarkar Hanuman Mandir, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Morena?

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

How do I reach Morena?

By train: Morena (MRA), about 1 km away. By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 41 km by road. By road: 45 km from Gwalior.

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