Temples in Damoh
- 01
Bandakpur Jageshwarnath Dham
A Shiva temple at Bandakpur, about 16 km from Damoh, with a self-manifested Shivling that draws large crowds, especially on Mahashivratri.
- Time needed
- 1-1.5 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; avoid Mahashivratri for a quiet visit
- Tickets
- Entry is reported to be free, with timings from early morning to evening. Confirm locally; remove footwear and dress modestly.
- 02
Jatashankar Temple
A Shiva temple about 4 km from Damoh town, set beside a stream and a natural cave, and a quiet first stop in the district.
- Time needed
- 45-60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or evening; Mahashivratri is crowded
- Tickets
- Entry is reported to be free, with timings from early morning to evening. Confirm locally; remove footwear and dress modestly.
- 03
Kundalpur Jain Temples (Bade Baba)
A hill and pond-side complex of Jain temples north-east of Damoh, centred on the 15-foot seated statue of Rishabhanatha, called Bade Baba.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to March, mornings; the fair after Holi is crowded
- Tickets
- Entry is free. Reported hours are early morning to evening, but confirm locally. Dress modestly, remove footwear, and follow the rules about leather and photography posted at each shrine.
- 04
Nohleshwar Temple, Nohta
A medieval sandstone Shiva temple at Nohta, south-east of Damoh, the only old temple still standing in the village and known for its carved pillars.
- Time needed
- 45-60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; October to March
- Tickets
- Entry is reported to be free. Temple hours are not officially published; reported timings run from early morning to evening, so confirm locally. Dress modestly and remove footwear.
Day trips in Damoh
- 05
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary (Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve)
A large forest reserve across Damoh, Sagar and Narsinghpur districts, formed around the old Nauradehi sanctuary and known for wolves, chinkara and a small tiger population.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Winter (November to February); the former sanctuary was closed from July to October
- Tickets
- Entry points, safari booking and fees are not published here; confirm with the forest department or the field director's office. Plan advance booking as essential.
Read the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary (Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve) guide →
- 06
Nidan Waterfall (Singrampur)
A waterfall of more than 30 m between black rock walls near Singrampur, most dramatic in July and August and a picnic spot once the flow drops.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours at the falls; half a day with the drive
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- July to August for flow; September and October for gentler picnics
- Tickets
- Entry is reported to be free and facilities are limited. Timings are not published; carry water and snacks.
Forts in Damoh
- 07
Singorgarh Fort
A ruined hill fort in the forests south-east of Damoh, linked to the Gond queen Rani Durgavati, with watch towers, old water tanks and an ASI conservation programme.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours at the fort; half a day with the drive
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- October to March, mornings; the forest is greener but muddier in the rains
- Tickets
- Entry fees and timings are not published here. The fort is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, and conservation work has been under way, so ask the ASI Jabalpur circle or the Damoh tourism office before you travel.
