Amarkantak temple, or Amarkantak Mandir, is an 11th-century temple at the confluence of the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges in Madhya Pradesh state, India. It’s a famous Hindu pilgrimage center. This temple architecture exhibits a unique style of architecture, prevalent in those times. This temple is situated at around 3500 feet in the Maikal Hills.

Amarkantak temple on the Madhya Pradesh – Chhattisgarh state border

This region is a heritage center and ancient temples of the Kalachuri period can be seen here. Many of the temples here are known for their temple carvings.  Sri Yantra Maha Meru Temple or Shri Yantra Mandir is one place to visit in Amarkantak. It has a four-face facade with superb carvings.

One Ancient Temple at Narmada Udgam or Narmadama Kund

The dense forests here are the source of the many rivers. Holy Narmada River originates from Narmada Kund at Mai Ki Bagiya here at  Amarkantak.  As per Hindu mythology, the sacred or holy river Narmada descended from heaven at Narmada Udgam or Narmadama Kund. There are around 12 temples near Narmada Kund.

This region is part of Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary. This area is also famous for medicinal plants and herbs. Sonmuda is the place where the Son River originates. It is at a distance of around two kilometers from Narmada Kund. Johila River also originates in this region.

How Do I Go to Amarkantak Mandir?

Pendra Railway station is the nearest railway station to this temple, at around 38 kilometers distance. Anuppur is another nearby railway station, around 79 kilometers away. Bilaspur is the major nearby railway station, at about 118 kilometers distance. Rewa is at around 270 kilometers distance. There are buses to Amarkantak from nearby major cities like Jabalpur, Rewa, etc.

Jabalpur Airport or Dumna Airport is the nearest airport around 217 kilometers away. Raipur airport is also a nearby airport, at almost the same distance.

Tourist Places Near Amarkantak Temple

Kapildhara is a 100-foot-high, beautiful fall around eight kilometers from Narmada Kund. It is believed that the Rishi (Saint) Kapil used to mediate here. There is a lovely garden situated very close to these falls. (Dhara means constant flow)

Dudh Dhara is a small fall one kilometer from Kapiladhara. Dugdha Dhara and Shambu Dhara are two nearby falls.

Duni Pani is a hot water spring here, which is believed to have the power to cure fatal diseases!

The 15th-century poet Kabir is believed to have meditated at Kabir Chabutra, also known as the platform of Kabir. It is also situated in the historic town of Amarkantak.

Bhrigum Mandal is situated deep inside the forests, where Rishi (saint) Bhrigum is believed to have meditated. Be prepared to trek on very difficult terrain to reach BhrigumMandal.