The short answer
Rajmergarh Hilltop: what visitors should know first
An easy half day from Amarkantak: drive through forest to the hilltop for the views, then walk a little in the woods. Go between November and February and carry food, as nothing is sold there.
History and context
The story behind Rajmergarh Hilltop
Rajmergarh is part of the Amarkantak plateau that falls on the Chhattisgarh side of the state border, in today's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. A jungle trek from Rajmergarh to Keonchi was opened with Chhattisgarh Tourism around 2018.
Useful facts
Rajmergarh Hilltop facts at a glance
- Location
- About 14 km from Amarkantak, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh
- Altitude
- On the Amarkantak plateau (no official height published)
- Experience type
- Hilltop viewpoint with short forest walks
- Known for
- Plateau views and sal forest
- Time or schedule
- Half a day; best November to February
Why it matters
Why Rajmergarh Hilltop is worth your time
Rajmergarh shows a side of Amarkantak beyond the temples and springs: the open plateau and sal forest that cover the meeting point of the Maikal hills. Few visitors come, so the views are usually your own. It also crosses into Chhattisgarh, a reminder that the Amarkantak plateau is shared by two states and two networks of forest.
The area is close to the Achanakmar–Amarkantak forests. Keep to roads and paths, avoid noise, and take everything back out.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Hilltop views
Wide views across the Amarkantak plateau and the forested valleys.
- 02
Forest drive
The approach road runs through dense sal forest.
- 03
Quiet plateau
Little habitation and few visitors, especially on weekdays.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
From Amarkantak, the road to Rajmergarh runs about 14 km through dense forest across the state border into Chhattisgarh. The last stretch towards the campsite area is on an unpaved road. At the top, open ground gives wide views over the plateau and the forested valleys below.
Walk out along the edges in the morning, when the light is clear and birds are active. The forest here is mostly sal, and the plateau has very little habitation, so it is quiet and shaded.
Rajmergarh was the starting point of a multi-day jungle trek to Keonchi and Lakshman Dhara run with Chhattisgarh Tourism; check locally whether any guided walks currently run. Carry water and food, as nothing is available on the hilltop.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Carry water and food; nothing is sold at the top
- Go in the morning for clear light
- Expect an unpaved final stretch
- Take a local guide for any forest walk
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh, about 14 km from Amarkantak
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time
- November to February
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The hilltop is reached by vehicle, so older parents can enjoy the views with only a short walk. Keep longer forest walks for fitter family members, and only with a local guide, as the area borders the Achanakmar forests.
- Tickets and access
- No entry fee is known for the viewpoint. Longer jungle walks pass near the buffer of Achanakmar Tiger Reserve; confirm current rules and hire a local guide.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Rajmergarh Hilltop
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The hilltop is reached by vehicle, so older parents can enjoy the views with only a short walk. Keep longer forest walks for fitter family members, and only with a local guide, as the area borders the Achanakmar forests.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How far is Rajmergarh from Amarkantak?
About 14 km by road, across the border in Chhattisgarh.
Do you need to trek to the top?
No. The hilltop can be reached by vehicle; walking is optional.
Does the Rajmergarh jungle trek still run?
A multi-day trek from Rajmergarh to Keonchi was run with Chhattisgarh Tourism around 2018–19. Check locally whether guided treks currently operate.
Sources and further reading
- Chhattisgarhpedia: Rajmergarh Hill Top
- Narmada Yatra: Amarkantak
- Indiahikes: Rajmergarh Chhattisgarh jungle trek
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
