Landmarks in Patalkot
- 01
Patalkot Valley Viewpoints (Rated and Chimtipur)
Viewpoints on the rim of Patalkot, such as Rated and Chimtipur, where the horseshoe valley, its forest and its rock walls open out below.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours, plus the drive from Tamia
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- October to February for clear views; July to September for green slopes and mist
- Tickets
- No ticket is published for the viewpoints. Local guides can be arranged at Tamia; confirm any fees locally.
Read the Patalkot Valley Viewpoints (Rated and Chimtipur) guide →
- 02
Tamia Hilltop and Sunset Point
The hilltop at Tamia, about 1,148 m up, with a sunset point and views over forested Satpura hills towards the Patalkot valley.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- October to February evenings; monsoon for green hills
- Tickets
- No ticket is published. Confirm locally whether any area near the rest houses is restricted.
Culture in Patalkot
- 03
Bharia Villages and Herbal Healers
Guided visits to Bharia and Gond villages in and around Patalkot to meet herbal healers, see chhind-leaf crafts and share a simple village meal.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to February
- Tickets
- No entry fee. Arrange visits through Tamia operators or MP Tourism's partners, and confirm any fee for guides, meals or demonstrations in advance.
Temples in Patalkot
- 04
Chhota Mahadev Cave Temple
A small cave shrine to Shiva in the woods near Tamia, with a naturally formed Shivling and a little waterfall, reached by a short forest walk.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to February; the waterfall flows best after the monsoon
- Tickets
- No ticket is published. Ask at Tamia about access and the current state of the path; local drivers know the way.
Day trips in Patalkot
- 05
Jhingariya Waterfall
A forest waterfall about 27 km from Tamia that drops into a quiet natural pool, reached on a guided trail that also takes in Raja Kho.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- September to December, when the stream still flows
- Tickets
- No ticket is published. Arrange a guide at Tamia and confirm the route and any fees locally.
Experiences in Patalkot
- 06
Patalkot Gorge Trek
A four-day trek down into the Patalkot gorge and along the Doodhi river, camping in Bharia and Gond villages before climbing back out to the plateau.
- Time needed
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- October to February
- Tickets
- The trek runs as an organised group with MP Tourism-approved operators, with forest department permission and a forest guard; permits and camping fees are normally included in the package. Confirm current fees, dates and rules when you book.
