Jamkhed itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Jamkhed

1. 01

   Day 1: Kharda and Chondi

   Start at Kharda Fort in the morning, ask in the village for the caretaker, and walk the ramparts, mosque and stepwell. Visit the village temples and, if energy permits, the Kanifnath hill temple. After lunch in Jamkhed, drive to Chondi to see the memorial to Ahilyadevi Holkar.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Kharda Fort	1 to 1.5 hours	Easy	October to February, in the morning

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 02

2 days in Jamkhed

1. 01

   Day 1: Kharda and Chondi

   Follow the one-day plan, adding the Kanifnath temple at Kharda if you are comfortable with the stairs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Rehekuri and Siddhatek

   Drive early to Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary in the neighbouring taluka for the morning light, then continue about 30 km to Siddhatek for darshan before returning.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary	2 to 3 hours at the sanctuary, plus travel from Jamkhed	Easy	August to January; early morning or late afternoon for animals

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 03

3 days in Jamkhed

1. 01

   Day 1: Kharda

   Spend the morning at Kharda Fort and the village, then climb to the Kanifnath temple late in the day.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Kharda Fort	1 to 1.5 hours	Easy	October to February, in the morning

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Chondi and the health project

   Visit Chondi in the morning, and if a visit has been agreed in advance, spend the afternoon learning about the Comprehensive Rural Health Project.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Comprehensive Rural Health Project (Jamkhed Model)	Half a day if a visit is arranged	Easy	Any time outside the extreme summer heat; arrange in advance

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

3. 03

   Day 3: Rehekuri and Siddhatek

   Go early to Rehekuri, then continue to Siddhatek and head back.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Jamkhed trip for parents and children

• Choose the cooler months; the plateau is exposed and hot from March to June.
• Hire a car and driver for the day, since public transport to Kharda and Rehekuri is limited.
• Kharda Fort is level, but carry water and a hat and ask about the caretaker before you set out.
• Avoid the Kanifnath stairs unless you are comfortable with 400 steps.
• Carry any medicines you need; pharmacies and hospitals are limited outside Jamkhed town.
• Heat: March to June is very hot on the plateau. Plan outdoor sights for early morning in the cooler months.

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