79 Places to Visit Near Gaurihar

Best Time: October-March  

Khajuraho is situated in Chattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India. This old heritage city which got its name due to the abundance of Khajur Tree (Date Palm) found in the area, is a famous heritage tourist site known for its magnificent historical group of Hindu and Jain Temples build between 950 AD to 1050 AD by the Chandela Dynasty. The group of temples is said to be more than 1000 years. old and had taken 100 yrs. to build, making it a UNESCO Worl...

Best Time: March-July

Flaunting an otherworldly heritage that not many urban areas in India can coordinate, Chitrakoot is known to be of incredible religious and mythological significance. Chitrakoot is a captivating spot situated in the Satna region of Madhya Pradesh, India. The city falls in the northern Vindhya Range of mountains, spread over the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Chitrakoot is a spot with various slopes and a large portion of these hills have ma...

Best Time: February-March, October-November

Arranged in the Sikar locale of Rajasthan, Fatehpur is an antiquated town and a noticeable region of the Shekhawati area. Fatehpur is prevalent with travellers who need to evaluate another goal, and have a talent for craftsmanship and culture. Effectively reachable on the Delhi-Jaipur expressway, Fatehpur has various royal residences and strongholds embellishing the wonderful art of crafting. For a break in the repetitive daily schedule, Rajasthani frie...

Best Time: August - February

Orchha is a town in Madhya Pradesh known for medieval architecture. This historic town is located along the banks of Betwa river. Numerous photographers from around the globe visit this town every year. It is popular for temples, palaces, havelis and forts. The place is ideal for photographers and people who are passionate about arts.

Best Time: January - March

A city of many dimensions is what befits a description of Allahabad. In addition to being a major pilgrimage centre, the city has played an important part in the formation of modern India. Hindu mythology states that Lord Brahma, the creator god, chose a land for 'Prakrishta Yajna'. This land, at the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, blessed by gods, came to be known as 'Prayag' or 'Allahabad'. Foreseeing the sanctity of the...

Best Time: October-June  

Bandhavgarh National Park is known as a popular Tiger Reserve National Park of India. Located in the district of Umaria in Madhya Pradesh, it is the best place to see the famous Royal Bengal Tigers prowling in its natural habitat. The huge park is divided into three main zones, Tala, Magadhi and Khitauli. Bandhavgarh also has beautiful forts, manmade caves with inscriptions and rock paintings. The national park is the home of more than 37 species of mam...

Best Time: October- February

Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh and is the largest city of the state. The city has a population of 2,817,105 and is the eleventh most populous city of India and is a hub of culture, art, history, music, dance and education. Some of the famous monuments of the city are Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Dilkusha Kothi, La Martiniere College and several market places like Hazratganj, chowk and other places. The city reflects the cult...

Best Time: September to March

The land of glittering rocks, Jabalpur is located on the shores of Narmada River in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh. It is an extremely significant city of the state commercially and is slowly transforming into a popular tourist destination owning to its picture perfect ghats, splendid waterfalls and rich cultural structures.The city is growing at a rapid rate and is becoming one of the premier places for sightseeing and points of interests to lure t...

Best Time: August-March

Gwalior, situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is truly majestic. It leaves all its tourists spellbound with its perfect amalgam of culture and architecture. Gwalior's location had a lot to play in it being so important historically. Owing to its excellent strategic location, it was ruled by a lot of dynasties over the period of time. Some of the notable dynasties are- Kachchhapaghatas- in the 10th century Tomars- in the 13th centur...

Best Time: October - April

Bhedaghat is a town which falls in the Jabalpur district. It is situated at a distance of around 20 km from Jabalpur. The main attractions of the town are the Marble Rocks, Dhuandar Falls and the Chausath Yogini Temple. It is a very small town which has a population of 1,840 and is also known as the “Grand Canyon of India”. There are various bollywod movies that have been shot at the Marble Rocks of Bhedaghat. There is a debate regarding the origin of t...

Best Time: October-March

Vindhyachal is a journey site, situated on the banks of River Ganges. It is arranged in Mirzapur District, in Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Standard Time (IST) line goes by the Vindhyachal Railway Station. It has fanciful criticalness as it is accepted to be the dwelling place of Goddess Durga, which is referenced in the Epics and sacred texts. Local people trust that the destination ended up to be her home after she picked up domination over Mahishasura, w...

Best Time: December-February

Shivpuri is a small city that falls under Shivpuri district of Gwalior division under the state Madhya Pradesh in India. The city is a popular tourist place, mostly during the monsoon time due to its lush greenery and lakes and waterfalls. Shivpuri is surrounded by beautiful green landscape and thick dense forest. It was once the summer capital for the royal family of Scindia who were the ruler of Gwalior. The small city is located at a height of 478 me...

Best Time: October-December

Ayodhya is situated in the heart of the province of Uttar Pradesh, in the northern region of India. It is a part of the extraordinary northern plains and is situated on the south bank of river Saryu. Being the origin of Lord Rama, Ayodhya is mentioned in legends and stories including the epic Ramayana and was known Saket in ancient times. Hinduism isn't the main religion that thrived here, Jainism, Buddhism, and Islam prospered here too and their influe...

Best Time: October to March

Known to be the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi is one of the most popular pilgrimage spots for Hindus in India. Considered as the abode of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is situated on the banks of River Ganges. The city has thrived thousands of years all along, is itself an amalgamation of life and death. The older part of the city along the banks of Ganges is flocked with numerous pilgrimage folks who thrive for Salvation. The city itself has stood thousa...

Best Time: February-April

Sarnath can definitely be the place to be accredited for the birth of Buddhism for it was here that the great Lord Buddha had met his first five disciples. It is located in Uttar Pradesh, one of the most populated states of the country, yet the peace which is found in Sarnath can be so unlike the nature of the rest of the state. Located around twenty-six kilometres from Varanasi, the place is pure bliss. Naturally, it has a lot of history attached to it...

Best Time: September-June

Gaumukh is an excellent spot which denotes the finish of the Gangotri Glacier. It is situated in the Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. This spot is located close to the Shivling Peak, which is notable for its difficult climbing trails. River Bhagirathi, a significant tributary of River Ganga, starts at Gaumukh. The spot is situated close to the Tapovan knoll and charms guests with its regular magnificence. Travellers can see different attractions in G...

Best Time: October-March

Sanchi is a little town around 46 km from Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the most established journeys focuses on India. The stature of Sanchi holds high accreditation in India, aside from being an exceptionally dedicated Buddhist journey point in India, it likewise offers as an equivalent word for the Buddhist engineering that thrived amid the Kingship of Ashoka. The town of Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas - hemisphe...

Best Time: November to March

Located on the banks of River Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of the major tourist destinations in the world, famous for its Medieval Mughal Buildings. Often known as the Taj city, Agra has 3 UNESCO world heritage sites and over 50 most popular tourist spots in the world. Agra is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture finesse. A perfect blend of Indo- Islamic architecture, the buildings in the city exhibit an exuber...

Best Time: From October to January

More popularly known as the Kanha Tiger Reserve, it covers a core area of 940 square kilometers, making it the largest National Park in central India, and one of the biggest in the country. It is spread across two districts of Mandla and Balaghat, located 30 and 80 kilometers from them respectively. And to fill all the geographical area that it encompasses, the reserve is abundantly blessed with scores of different flora and fauna. The flora has over a ...

Best Time: October-March

This lovely spot is dunked in total peacefulness with the verdant slopes, encompassing the whole town, good atmosphere, beguiling characteristic excellence, and entrancing cascades. One can encounter impeccable nature in its full sprout in Amarkantak whenever visited in the winter season. The spot is good to go to engage its guests with heavenly lakes, shining streams, and thick timberlands that are a piece of this astonishing goal. Amarkantak is an exp...