Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Simaria

Simaria is a town in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 14,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 26 temples, 10 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Purwa Falls (14 km), Dharkundi Aashram (23 km) and Ranipur WLS (26 km).

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Simaria at a glance

Location
Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 14,045
Coordinates
24.7950° N, 81.1520° E
Places within 50 km
98 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Prayagraj, 125 km
Railway station
Khutaha (KTHA), 37 km
Airport
Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), 41 km

Top places to visit near Simaria

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

65 temples within 100 km of Simaria. The closest is The Gaivinath Shiv Temple, Birsinghpur - Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India (23 km); the best-known is Rani Talab Kalika Temple (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Simaria

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simaria. The closest is Keshav dham (RSS) (38 km); the best-known is Swami Vivekanand Park (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Simaria

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Simaria. The closest is Purwa Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Simaria

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Simaria. The closest is Hazrat haji baba r. a dargah shareef (40 km); the best-known is Chhoti Dargah (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Simaria

20 parks within 100 km of Simaria. The closest is Dhekaha park (38 km); the best-known is Ganga Vatika - Bal Udyan (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simaria

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simaria. The closest is Bakiya Barrage Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Simaria

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 137 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simaria
  2. 13 km Bakiya Barrage Dam · dam, Satna
  3. 18 km Purwa Falls · waterfall, Rewa
  4. 24 km Keoti waterfalls, Sirmaur · waterfall, Rewa
  5. 55 km Ranipur WLS · sanctuary, Chitrakoot
  6. 4 km Dharkundi Aashram · ashram, Satna
  7. 23 km Back to Simaria

Plan a longer trip from Simaria — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Simaria

  • By train: Khutaha (KTHA) — about 37 km from the centre
  • By train: Jaitwar (JTW) — about 37 km from the centre
  • By air: Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), Rewa — about 41 km by road
  • By air: Prayagraj Airport (IXD), Allahabad — about 116 km by road
  • By road from Prayagraj: about 125 km · directions
  • By road from Khajuraho: about 156 km · directions
  • By road from Varanasi: about 241 km · directions

All places near Simaria by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

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Places near Simaria by type
TypePlacesNearest
Temples65The Gaivinath Shiv Temple, Birsinghpur - Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India (23 km)
Forts & heritage31Keshav dham (RSS) (38 km)
Waterfalls28Purwa Falls (14 km)
Mosques & dargahs23Hazrat haji baba r. a dargah shareef (40 km)
Parks20Dhekaha park (38 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Bakiya Barrage Dam (13 km)
Other attractions17Bardaha ghati (32 km)
Museums16Tirfalaha lake (39 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints13Panna Hills (11 km)
Churches13St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church (40 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens10Ranipur WLS (26 km)
Buddhist sites10Buddha (47 km)
Jain sites10Shree1008 Parasnath Digembar jain mandir (37 km)
Ashrams2Dharkundi Aashram (23 km)
Caves2Siddha Cave Phalahari Ji Ashram, Chitrakoot (62 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves1Beehar River Front (39 km)

Simaria: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Simaria?

Purwa Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Dharkundi Aashram (ashram, about 23 km), Keoti waterfalls, Sirmaur (waterfall, about 38 km), Bakiya Barrage Dam (dam, about 13 km), Ranipur WLS (sanctuary, about 26 km), Chachai Waterfall Sirmour (waterfall, about 19 km).

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

98 places on Spotwander: 26 temples, 10 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 5 mosques & dargahs, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest temple to Simaria?

The Gaivinath Shiv Temple, Birsinghpur - Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 23 km by road; Paawan Ghinauchi Dham (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Simaria?

Keshav dham (RSS), about 38 km by road; Swami Vivekanand Park (39 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Simaria?

Purwa Falls, about 14 km by road; Purva Falls (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Simaria?

Start in Simaria, visit Bakiya Barrage Dam, then Purwa Falls, then Keoti waterfalls, Sirmaur, then Ranipur WLS, then Dharkundi Aashram, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Simaria?

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

How do I reach Simaria?

By train: Khutaha (KTHA), about 37 km away. By air: Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), about 41 km by road. By road: 125 km from Prayagraj.

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