Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Palera

Palera is a town in Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 16,554 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 11 temples, 9 mosques & dargahs and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Jatashankar Dham Temple (81 km), Orchha Fort (87 km) and The Royal Chhatris Orchha (87 km).

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Palera at a glance

Location
Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 16,554
Coordinates
25.0201° N, 79.2282° E
Places within 50 km
60
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
Orchha, 87 km
Railway station
Mau Ranipur (MRPR), 35 km
Airport
Khajuraho Airport (HJR), 91 km

Top places to visit near Palera

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

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palera. The closest is Garroli Fort (17 km); the best-known is Bamhauri Kalan's Fort (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Palera

41 temples within 100 km of Palera. The closest is Ambay Maa Temple (34 km); the best-known is Pitàmbra Pith Temple (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Palera

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Palera. The closest is Dargah Hazrat Abdaal Shah Baba (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palera

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palera. The closest is Lake View Point Torna (30 km); the best-known is Dhubela Lake (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Jain sites near Palera

16 jain sites within 100 km of Palera. The closest is Shri 1008 Ajitnath Ancient Digambar Jain Mandir (47 km); the best-known is Shri 1008 Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra—BandhaJi (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Palera

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Palera. The closest is Kukrel Forest (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Palera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 215 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palera
  2. 32 km Dhubela Lake · lake, Chhatarpur
  3. 1 km Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum · museum, Chhatarpur
  4. 51 km Ghat Lahchura Dam · dam, Mahoba
  5. 36 km Bamhauri Kalan's Fort · fort, Tikamgarh
  6. 53 km Baldeogarh Fort · fort, Tikamgarh
  7. 42 km Back to Palera

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How to reach Palera

  • By train: Mau Ranipur (MRPR) — about 35 km from the centre
  • By train: Paricha (PIC) — about 93 km from the centre
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 91 km by road
  • By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior — about 217 km by road
  • By road from Orchha: about 87 km · directions
  • By road from Khajuraho: about 91 km · directions
  • By road from Jhansi: about 102 km · directions

All places near Palera by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Palera by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage1246Garroli Fort (17 km)
Temples1141Ambay Maa Temple (34 km)
Mosques & dargahs931Dargah Hazrat Abdaal Shah Baba (16 km)
Other attractions331Vindhyavasini talaiya, विंध्यवासिनी तलैया (47 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs824Lake View Point Torna (30 km)
Jain sites216Shri 1008 Ajitnath Ancient Digambar Jain Mandir (47 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens314Kukrel Forest (30 km)
Parks414Mahaveer Swami Park (35 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints313Beautiful Viewpoint (30 km)
Museums17Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum (32 km)
Waterfalls17Manchi Waterfall (32 km)
Churches25Bethlehem Quaker Friends Prayer Hall (44 km)
Caves04Sadwa Cave (74 km)
Buddhist sites13Buddh Vihar (19 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Betwa River View (86 km)
Ashrams01Shiv Ashram (77 km)

Palera: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Palera?

Bamhauri Kalan's Fort (fort, about 24 km), Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum (museum, about 32 km), Dhubela Lake (lake, about 32 km), Baldeogarh Fort (fort, about 42 km), Ghat Lahchura Dam (dam, about 43 km), Lidhora Khas Fort (fort, about 46 km).

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

60 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 11 temples, 9 mosques & dargahs, 3 other attractions, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Palera?

Garroli Fort, about 17 km by road; Bamhauri Kalan's Fort (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Palera?

Ambay Maa Temple, about 34 km by road; Maun Sadhna Devsthan (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Palera?

Dargah Hazrat Abdaal Shah Baba, about 16 km by road; Dargah Hazrat Khwaja Ruknuddin Chishty Rahmatullah Alaih (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palera?

Start in Palera, visit Dhubela Lake, then Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum, then Ghat Lahchura Dam, then Bamhauri Kalan's Fort, then Baldeogarh Fort, and drive back — about 215 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Palera?

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 Palera?

By train: Mau Ranipur (MRPR), about 35 km away. By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), about 91 km by road. By road: 87 km from Orchha.

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