Places of worship in Kheoni
- 01
Bal Ganga Temple
A Shiva shrine inside the sanctuary beside a natural spring, locally linked to the source of the Jamner River; a quiet stop within the forest.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Winter mornings; reachability varies in the monsoon
- Tickets
- No ticket is published for the shrine itself, but it lies inside the sanctuary, so access follows forest rules and your safari or entry booking. Dress modestly, remove footwear at the shrine and take your litter away.
- 02
Dewas Tekri (Chamunda and Tulja Bhavani Temples)
A hilltop in Dewas, about 91 m high, with temples to Chamunda and Tulja Bhavani reached by a broad stone staircase, with views over the town.
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Early morning; avoid festival days
- Tickets
- No entry ticket is usually associated with the hill temples; check local rules on footwear, photography and queues, which can be long on festival days.
Read the Dewas Tekri (Chamunda and Tulja Bhavani Temples) guide →
- 03
Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, Nemawar
A large Shiva temple above the Narmada at Nemawar, in Bhumija style and protected by the ASI, and the best-known heritage stop in this part of Dewas district.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Winter mornings; festival days are crowded
- Tickets
- The temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India; check the current rules on entry and photography locally. Remove footwear, dress modestly and avoid leather items at the shrine.
Experiences in Kheoni
- 04
Daulatpur Forest Walk and Waterfalls
A guided nature walk around Daulatpur that remains available in the monsoon, when the Shankar Kho and Bhadbhada waterfalls are at their fullest.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Monsoon, for the waterfalls; winter for cooler walking
- Tickets
- MP Tourism lists nature walks and guided hikes at Daulatpur, including in the monsoon, but does not give fees or booking rules. Confirm availability and the guide with the forest office before you travel.
- 05
Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary
A small dry-deciduous sanctuary of about 130 sq km in Dewas district, home to chital, nilgai, leopards and a growing number of tigers that moved in from the Ratapani landscape.
- Time needed
- Half a day for one safari; one night to do dawn and dusk drives
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- November to February; safaris are closed in the monsoon and the season is reported to start in October
- Tickets
- Safaris must be arranged in advance; MP Tourism lists a booking contact for the Kheoni safari, but fees and vehicle rules are not published widely, so confirm them with the forest office. The sanctuary is closed to safaris in the monsoon.
Landmarks in Kheoni
- 06
Kalamatalai Sunset Point
A watchtower viewpoint over the Vindhya hills in the sanctuary, reached by an old iron tower and best at sunset.
- Time needed
- About an hour including the walk and climb
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Late afternoon to sunset in winter
- Tickets
- Access is part of the sanctuary visit and follows forest rules; no separate fee is published. Ask the forest staff whether the tower is currently open and safe before climbing.
