Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Naraini

Naraini is a town in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 15,077 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 21 temples, 9 forts & heritage, 9 mosques & dargahs and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kalinjar Fort (26 km), Gupt Godavari Cave (39 km) and Shri Kamta Nath Mandir (48 km).

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Naraini at a glance

Location
Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 15,077
Coordinates
25.1903° N, 80.4750° E
Places within 50 km
83 (4 must-see)
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, 86 km
Railway station
Atarra (ATE), 19 km
Airport
Khajuraho Airport (HJR), 87 km

Top places to visit near Naraini

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Naraini: 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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Things to see near Naraini, by type

Temples near Naraini

56 temples within 100 km of Naraini. The closest is Shiv Temple (16 km); the best-known is Siddhidatri Vindhyavasini Mata (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Naraini

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Naraini. The closest is Remains of An Old Fort (26 km); the best-known is महाराणा प्रताप चौराहा (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Naraini

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Naraini. The closest is Dargah Hazrat Miskeen Shah Warsi (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Naraini

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Naraini. The closest is Rasin Dam (25 km); the best-known is Nawab Tank (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Naraini

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Naraini. The closest is Tendhee Patmaniya Waterfall (41 km); the best-known is Raneh Water Falls (69 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Naraini

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Naraini. The closest is Bundelkhand Gardening (44 km); the best-known is Ranipur WLS (78 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Naraini

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 168 km on the road.

  1. Start in Naraini
  2. 21 km Siddhidatri Vindhyavasini Mata · temple, Banda
  3. 65 km Shri Kamta Nath Mandir · temple, Satna
  4. 4 km Sphatik Shila · temple, Satna
  5. 13 km Gupt Godavari Cave · cave, Satna
  6. 39 km Kalinjar Fort · fort, Banda
  7. 26 km Back to Naraini

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How to reach Naraini

  • By train: Atarra (ATE) — about 19 km from the centre
  • By train: Tikaria (TKYR) — about 56 km from the centre
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 87 km by road
  • By air: Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), Rewa — about 134 km by road
  • By road from Khajuraho: about 86 km · directions
  • By road from Prayagraj: about 176 km · directions
  • By road from Kanpur: about 176 km · directions

All places near Naraini by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Naraini by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2156Shiv Temple (16 km)
Other attractions1138Khatri Pahār (22 km)
Forts & heritage928Remains of An Old Fort (26 km)
Mosques & dargahs926Dargah Hazrat Miskeen Shah Warsi (39 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs522Rasin Dam (25 km)
Waterfalls217Tendhee Patmaniya Waterfall (41 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens116Bundelkhand Gardening (44 km)
Museums613Kalinjar Fort (26 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints413Clif (6 km)
Churches513Church (19 km)
Parks511Manywar Kanshiram Ji Smriti Upvan (39 km)
Jain sites210Taran Taran Jain Chaityalay (43 km)
Buddhist sites16Vishwaguru Bhagwan Buddha (44 km)
Caves24Gupt Godavari Cave (39 km)
Ashrams01Dharkundi Aashram (81 km)

Naraini: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Naraini?

Kalinjar Fort (fort, about 26 km), Gupt Godavari Cave (cave, about 39 km), Siddhidatri Vindhyavasini Mata (temple, about 21 km), Shri Kamta Nath Mandir (temple, about 48 km), Sphatik Shila (temple, about 48 km), Neelkanth Temple (temple, about 26 km).

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

83 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 11 other attractions, 9 forts & heritage, 9 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Naraini?

Shiv Temple, about 16 km by road; Siddhidatri Vindhyavasini Mata (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Naraini?

Remains of An Old Fort, about 26 km by road; Madfa Fort (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Naraini?

Dargah Hazrat Miskeen Shah Warsi, about 39 km by road; Khainpar Mahmoodiya Masjid (42 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Naraini?

Start in Naraini, visit Siddhidatri Vindhyavasini Mata, then Shri Kamta Nath Mandir, then Sphatik Shila, then Gupt Godavari Cave, then Kalinjar Fort, and drive back — about 168 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Naraini?

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 Naraini?

By train: Atarra (ATE), about 19 km away. By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), about 87 km by road. By road: 86 km from Khajuraho.

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