Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh, India

Places to visit near Pendra

Pendra is a town in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh, India, home to about 12,637 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 14 mosques & dargahs, 11 temples, 8 waterfalls and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple (29 km), Ancient Group of Temples of Kalachuri Amarkantak (30 km) and Sonmuda Amarkantak (30 km).

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Pendra at a glance

Location
Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh, India
Population
about 12,637
Coordinates
22.7755° N, 81.9597° E
Places within 50 km
81 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples
Nearest city
Bilaspur, 99 km
Railway station
Pendra Road (PND), 8 km
Airport
Bilaspur Airport (PAB), 111 km

Top places to visit near Pendra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pendra: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Pendra

47 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pendra. The closest is Masjid (Madarsa Garib Nawaaz) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Pendra

42 temples within 100 km of Pendra. The closest is Dattatreya Temple (6 km); the best-known is Ancient Group of Temples of Kalachuri Amarkantak (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Pendra

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Pendra. The closest is Hāndikundi Falls (28 km); the best-known is Jhojha Waterfall (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pendra

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pendra. The closest is Rajmergarh Hill Top (25 km); the best-known is Amarkantak Hill Range (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pendra

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pendra. The closest is Khujji Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Pendra

26 churches within 100 km of Pendra. The closest is A.G. Church Gaurella Pendra Road (7 km); the best-known is Disciples of Christ Church, Pendra Road (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pendra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 125 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pendra
  2. 26 km Shri Amareshwar Mahadev Temple · temple, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi
  3. 7 km Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple · Jain temple, Anuppur
  4. 1 km Ancient Group of Temples of Kalachuri Amarkantak · temple, Anuppur
  5. 23 km Achanakmar Tiger Reserve · tiger reserve, Mungeli
  6. 38 km Amarkantak Hill Range · hill, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi
  7. 30 km Back to Pendra

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How to reach Pendra

  • By train: Pendra Road (PND) — about 8 km from the centre
  • By train: Anuppur Jn (APR) — about 58 km from the centre
  • By air: Bilaspur Airport (PAB), Bilaspur — about 111 km by road
  • By air: Maa Mahamaya Airport (AHA), Ambikapur — about 161 km by road
  • By road from Bilaspur: about 99 km · directions
  • By road from Ambikapur: about 165 km · directions
  • By road from Raipur: about 216 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Pendra

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pendra by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs1447Masjid (Madarsa Garib Nawaaz) (1 km)
Temples1142Dattatreya Temple (6 km)
Waterfalls833Hāndikundi Falls (28 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints631Rajmergarh Hill Top (25 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs927Khujji Dam (6 km)
Churches726A.G. Church Gaurella Pendra Road (7 km)
Other attractions722Sonkund (14 km)
Forts & heritage210Ambedkar Chowk (7 km)
Jain sites59Shantinath Jain Mandir (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens69Palm Garden Pendra (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves06Son River Sitapur (60 km)
Museums25Bhrigu Kamandal, Bhrigu Rishi Tapasya Sthal (32 km)
Caves35Maharishi Durvasa Cave (35 km)
Parks03Gondwana Park (Fossil-Marine) Manendragarh (69 km)
Ashrams11Mritunjay Ashram (29 km)
Treks01Ecotourism Trekking Point (59 km)

Pendra: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pendra?

Sonmuda Amarkantak (attraction, about 30 km), Ancient Group of Temples of Kalachuri Amarkantak (temple, about 30 km), Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple (Jain temple, about 29 km), Amarkantak Hill Range (hill, about 30 km), Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (tiger reserve, about 44 km), Shri Amareshwar Mahadev Temple (temple, about 26 km).

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

81 places on Spotwander: 14 mosques & dargahs, 11 temples, 8 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest dargah to Pendra?

Masjid (Madarsa Garib Nawaaz), about 1 km by road; Dargah Sharif Hazrat Khawaja Mohmmad Basir Piya Sarkar (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Pendra?

Dattatreya Temple, about 6 km by road; Shri Jwaleshwar Dhaam Temple (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Pendra?

Hāndikundi Falls, about 28 km by road; Jhojha Waterfall (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pendra?

Start in Pendra, visit Shri Amareshwar Mahadev Temple, then Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple, then Ancient Group of Temples of Kalachuri Amarkantak, then Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, then Amarkantak Hill Range, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pendra?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples.

How do I reach Pendra?

By train: Pendra Road (PND), about 8 km away. By air: Bilaspur Airport (PAB), about 111 km by road. By road: 99 km from Bilaspur.

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