Landmarks in Kawardha
- 01
Bhoramdeo Lake
A quiet lake beside Bhoramdeo Temple, where the Maikal hills and the temple's stone shikhara share the same view. A calm place to sit after the carvings.
- Time needed
- 20–40 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon and sunset, October to February
- Tickets
- Free to see from the temple precinct; there is no published ticket. Boating or other activities are not confirmed, so ask locally.
- 02
Madwa Mahal
A small stone temple about a kilometre from Bhoramdeo, known as the wedding hall for its shape and for its carved wall panels.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Opening hours and fees are not clearly published; it is usually visited together with Bhoramdeo Temple. Confirm on the day.
Museums in Kawardha
- 03
Bhoramdeo Open-Air Sculpture Gallery and Brick Shrine
A small open-air collection of carved temple fragments and an older brick shrine within the Bhoramdeo complex, useful for reading the carvings up close.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, cooler months
- Tickets
- Fees and exact opening hours for this part of the complex are not published; confirm on arrival.
Read the Bhoramdeo Open-Air Sculpture Gallery and Brick Shrine guide →
Temples in Kawardha
- 04
Bhoramdeo Temple
An 11th-century Shiva temple on a raised stone platform, known for its carved exterior walls and often called the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or evening; March for the Bhoramdeo Mahotsav
- Tickets
- Visiting hours are widely reported as roughly 6 am to 8 pm; confirm on the day. Entry fees, if any, are not published. Dress modestly and remove footwear.
Experiences in Kawardha
- 05
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary
A 352 sq km forest sanctuary in the Maikal hills beside Bhoramdeo Temple, on the Kanha–Achanakmar tiger corridor. Tourist access is still developing.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Winter and early spring; monsoon access is unreliable
- Tickets
- Safari arrangements are still developing. A tourist safari with online booking has been announced but its start date, gates, timings and fees are not confirmed; check with the Kabirdham forest division before planning around it.
