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Amarkantak in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh wraps up the beauty and charm of a typical sylvan environment. This lovely tract of land is a major pilgrim centre in the entire central province and is famed as the source of two pretty rivers, the Narmada and the Sone. Amarkantak is a Sanskrit word with much mythological significance, which gains it the prestigious sobriquet as Theertharaja. Holiness of Amarkantak is greatly associated with the holy river Narmada. Perhaps it is due to the presence of this holy river that this locale in the Vindhyans gets much popularity as a devout centre. As per the Holy Scriptures, River Narmada transcends all other sacred rivers with her indomitable virtue as the daughter of Lord Shiva. Legends has it that a mere glance of this beloved daughter of the destroyer God would fetch innumerable boons and the devotees strongly believe that who ever dies at Amarkantak would fetch salvation. A land with a vivid history, Amarkantak narrates the tales of various dynasties, right from the Pandavas to the foreign rule of the modern times. Each edifice in Amarkantak portrays diverse styles that recount the period during which these architectural grandeurs were materialized. This stunning facade of Amarkantak gently adds the magnificence of this legendary spot to a great extent. Internationally acclaimed as a natural heritage zone, the dense forests of Amarkantak depict a unique ecosystem. Its far-off valleys and atolls showcase an exceedingly diverse floristic genre, where ratio between species to genera is comparatively minimal. A relatively off track destination Amarkantak is a veritable paradise, with a salubrious climate and most pictorial environs. Its ever-pervading air of composure, the grassy hills, woody backgrounds and the bewitching cascades makes it a popular wacky destination. At Amarkantak one can feel the pristine nature in its full bloom and the place is all set to enthrall the onlooker with its sacred ponds, glittering streams, snooty knolls and the dense woods.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 484886

STD Code: 7629

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year.

HistoryEdit

Amarkantak’ as puranic name, was Riksh parvat. It is not only the Narmada which arises from Amarkantak, because the Son River, initially referred to as Jwalawanti of Johila, the Mahanadi and the Amadoh, which is a major early tributary of the Godavari, all rise from within the Amarkantak plateau. Among all the sacred rivers of India, the Narmada occupies a unique place. Legend has it that Lord Shiva blessed Narmada with unique purifying powers. Where as to purify himself, a devotee requires taking one dip in the Holy Ganga, seven days’ prayers on the banks of Yamuna and three days prayers on the banks of Saraswati, the mere sight of Narmada is enough.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Amarkantak. The nearest airport to Amarkantak is at Jabalpur, which is 245 km away from City of Amarkantak. Pre-paid taxi services are available from airport to Amarkantak costing about Rs 3,000 for the journey.

By Train : Amarkantak does not have a train station. The nearest railhead to Amarkantak is Pendra Road at a distance of 17 km from the heart of the city. Taxi charges are Rs 300 from Pendra Road.

By BUS : There are state owned transport buses from Pendra Road, Shahdol and Bilaspur. Amarkantak is connected by buses to Jabalpur (245 km), Rewa (261 km) and Shahdol (67 km).

By Taxi : Amarkantak is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Amarkantak by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Holiday Homes-MPTDC ; Hotel Holiday Homes District -Anupper Amarkantak -484886 ; Ph – (07629) 269416 ; Facilities – Conference facilities,Doctor On Call, Laundry Or Dry Cleaning Services, Paid Parking.

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• Sarvodaya Vishram Griha ;  Main Market, Amarkantak. ; M –  91-629-269517 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

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Deepawali ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  October and November ; Details:  October and November showcases outstanding festivities associated with Deepawali. During the festival, people love to enjoy the taste of different dishes and have a lot of fun. It is counted among the most famous Hindu festivals.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Amarkantak is a major tourist city in India.
• Beware of fake items, especially the marble souvenirs. If you buy from roadside sellers, most likely the items are fake and made of chalk instead of marble. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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