Temples in Jamkhed
- 01
Kanifnath Temple, Kharda
A hill temple above Kharda village reached by more than 400 carved stone steps, with a viewpoint known as Tehelani Ghar. The Kanobachi jatra fair is held here on Holi.
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to February, early morning; Holi for the jatra
- Tickets
- No fee is published. Customary temple etiquette applies: shoes off, modest dress. The Kanobachi jatra on Holi draws crowds, so expect heavy footfall then.
- 02
Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
A north-facing temple of Siddhivinayak, a right-tusked form of Ganesha, on the Bhima river in Karjat taluka. One of the Ashtavinayak shrines, and an easy add-on to a Rehekuri outing.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours depending on queues
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Weekday mornings, October to February
- Tickets
- Darshan is open to all, but timings, queue rules and any dress code are not published here; confirm locally. Festival days, including Ganesh Jayanti and Vijayadashami, are especially crowded.
Landmarks in Jamkhed
- 03
Chondi, Birthplace of Ahilyabai Holkar
A village in Jamkhed taluka that is the birthplace of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, the 18th-century Maratha ruler of Indore. The state is developing the site as a national memorial.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- October to February; around her birth anniversary in late May the site draws visitors
- Tickets
- No fee is published. The memorial is being developed by the Maharashtra government, so timings and access may change; confirm with the district administration or local contacts.
Culture in Jamkhed
- 04
Comprehensive Rural Health Project (Jamkhed Model)
A non-profit rural health programme founded in 1970 by Dr Raj and Dr Mabelle Arole, whose community-led 'Jamkhed Model' has been studied worldwide. A thought-provoking stop for those interested in public health.
- Time needed
- Half a day if a visit is arranged
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Any time outside the extreme summer heat; arrange in advance
- Tickets
- There is no public ticket. CRHP trains health workers and hosts students and researchers, but a visitor programme is not published; contact the organisation directly before you go.
Read the Comprehensive Rural Health Project (Jamkhed Model) guide →
Forts in Jamkhed
- 05
Kharda Fort
A square ground fort of the Nimbalkar family, with seven bastions, a moat, a Jama Masjid and a deep stepwell. It is remembered as the refuge of the Nizam's army during the Battle of Kharda in March 1795.
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- October to February, in the morning
- Tickets
- No ticket is published. The Archaeological Department restored the fort and fitted an iron gate that is often locked, so you may need to find the local caretaker in the village. Confirm access before you travel.
Day trips in Jamkhed
- 06
Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary
A small grassland sanctuary of about 2.17 sq km near Rehekuri village in Karjat taluka, protecting a herd of Indian blackbuck, with chinkara, wolves and foxes also reported. A good half-day outing from Jamkhed in the cooler months.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours at the sanctuary, plus travel from Jamkhed
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- August to January; early morning or late afternoon for animals
- Tickets
- The sanctuary is run by the Maharashtra Forest Department. Visiting hours of roughly 7 am to 3 pm and a small per-person entry fee have been reported, with extra charges for vehicles and cameras; confirm current timings and rates with the forest office before you go.
