Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Satna

Satna is a city in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 2,57,778 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 27 temples, 10 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage and 15 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Maa Sharda Temple Maihar MP (46 km), White Tiger Safari, Mukundpur | Rewa (57 km) and Dharkundi Aashram (57 km).

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

Satna at a glance

Location
Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 2,57,778
Coordinates
24.5773° N, 80.8272° E
Places within 50 km
109 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Khajuraho, 120 km
Railway station
Satna (STA), 1 km
Airport
Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), 51 km

Top places to visit near Satna

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Satna: 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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Temples near Satna

69 temples within 100 km of Satna. The closest is Shree Venkateshwar Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Satna

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Satna. The closest is Pipra Waterfall (30 km); the best-known is Purwa Falls (62 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Satna

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Satna. The closest is Sohawal Fort (8 km); the best-known is Madhavgarh Fort (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Satna

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Satna. The closest is Majar Baba Dargah (2 km); the best-known is Masjid Darvesh- مسجد (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Satna

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Satna. The closest is Amaudha Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Satna

18 parks within 100 km of Satna. The closest is Pushkarni Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Satna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Satna
  2. 1 km Shree Venkateshwar Temple · temple, Satna
  3. 10 km Madhavgarh Fort · fort, Satna
  4. 5 km Maa Vaishno Devi Temple · temple, Satna
  5. 10 km Pasupati Nath Temple · temple, Satna
  6. 5 km Sanskar Garden · garden, Satna
  7. 3 km Back to Satna

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How to reach Satna

  • By train: Satna (STA) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), Rewa — about 51 km by road
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 119 km by road
  • By road from Khajuraho: about 120 km · directions
  • By road from Prayagraj: about 175 km · directions
  • By road from Jabalpur: about 221 km · directions

All places near Satna by distance

Within 15 km of Satna

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Satna by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2769Shree Venkateshwar Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls1026Pipra Waterfall (30 km)
Forts & heritage1025Sohawal Fort (8 km)
Mosques & dargahs1522Majar Baba Dargah (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs519Amaudha Lake (5 km)
Parks918Pushkarni Park (1 km)
Museums416An Institute of Indology Along With Bharhut Arts Museum (2 km)
Other attractions516Satna Platform 1 (2 km)
Churches610St Mary's CNI Church (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints510View Point (17 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens28Sanskar Garden (3 km)
Jain sites68Shri Taran Taran Deegamber Jain Chetyalay (1 km)
Buddhist sites44Buddha (5 km)
Ashrams12Brahmakumari Ashram and Meditation (2 km)
Caves02Gupt Godavari Cave (73 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Beehar River Front (58 km)

Satna: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Satna?

Shree Venkateshwar Temple (temple, about 1 km), Sanskar Garden (garden, about 3 km), Maa Vaishno Devi Temple (temple, about 6 km), Pasupati Nath Temple (temple, about 6 km), Madhavgarh Fort (fort, about 11 km), Bharjuna Devi ji Temple (temple, about 13 km).

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

109 places on Spotwander: 27 temples, 10 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 15 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Satna?

Shree Venkateshwar Temple, about 1 km by road; Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Satna?

Pipra Waterfall, about 30 km by road; Badbada Waterfall Nagod (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Satna?

Sohawal Fort, about 8 km by road; Madhavgarh Fort (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Satna?

Start in Satna, visit Shree Venkateshwar Temple, then Madhavgarh Fort, then Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, then Pasupati Nath Temple, then Sanskar Garden, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Satna?

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

How do I reach Satna?

By train: Satna (STA), about 1 km away. By air: Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), about 51 km by road. By road: 120 km from Khajuraho.

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