Mandla is situated in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. Before 1500 A.D the city was ruled by Gond and it was known as Mahishmati Nagari in that era. The last king of this city was Hriday Shah. Even now also you can spot some of the tribes in this village such as Baiga, Gond, Kol and Pradhan. The city is one of the tourist spots and the reason behind this is the beautiful view it offers to its visitors which includes rivers, mountains, forests, etc. There are many tourist destinations in this city so today in this blog we are going to discuss these spots.
Places to Visit in Madla:
● Rapta Ghat: People who crave peace and comfort this is a destination for you within Mandla. The best thing about this place is that it is available for visitors 24 hours and 7 days. It is just 1.4 km from Mandla and hardly takes 6 mins to reach this place. It is advised to visit Rapta Ghat in the evening as the floating diyas in the water create a unique and peaceful aura.
● Sahasradhara Temple: It is one of the most popular tourist spots and the thing which makes it popular is that it is one of the oldest religious places in Mandla. The place is situated at a distance of 5.6 kilometers which is hardly 15 mins drive from Mandla. Also, people who live there believe that Lord Shiva chose this post to take a sip of this holy river which is the Narmada River. So Gonds decided to construct a temple at this spot and the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
● Garam Pani Kund: It is another holy spot that is very popular among tourists. This is one of the gems of the city. This place is situated just 18.8 kilometers away from Mandla city which means it will hardly take 28 mins to reach this place. One of the biggest reasons behind the popularity of this place is the belief of Locals that Lord Vishnu itself blessed this water to save people from the disease Plague that was spreading a long time ago. The magical water is plenty sulphur water. Above all the place is surrounded by nature and different species of flora which naked it a perfect spot to visit.
● Begum Mahal: This place was built for the queen of the Gond tribe, Queen Chimney Rani. It was built by the last king of the Mandla Hirday Shah in 1667 A.D. The special things that are used for building this masterpiece are sandstone and black stone. It is a popular spot because it is situated at the bank of the holy river, Narmada River. And the place is just 17.8 kilometers from Mandla City, so you can reach this place within 30 minutes. And trust me you will be amazed by the architecture, designs and aura of this place.
● Kanha National Park: It is for people who love exploring wildlife and nature. It is not only popular within the boundaries of Madhya Pradesh but all over the world. The place is well known for its diverse flora and fauna. One of the most popular wildlife species that you can spot in this national park is the tiger as there are around 500 tigers that call this national park home. Other exclusive wildlife species that you can spot within the boundaries of this national park are Leopards, sloth bears, barasingha and Indian wild dog. This park also offers various types of activities that visitors can enjoy. One of the most popular activities is a Safari in Kanha National Park because it is the best way to explore the national park. So all the best for your best trip to Kanha National Park.
