Amarkantak Darshan

Around Narmadakund, a pool at the origin of Narmada, there are number of temples such as Narmada and Shiva temple, Kartikey temple, Shri Ram Janki temple, Annapurna temple, Guru Gorakhnath temple, Sri Shuryanarayan temple, Vangeshwar Mahadev temple, Durga temple, Shiv Pariwar, Siddheswar Mahadev temple, Sri Radha Krishna temple, Eleven Rudra temple etc.

A destination famous for its religious and spiritual attractions, Kapil Dhara is one of the non-religious attractions of the holy city of Amarkantak. Known to be the first waterfalls of the river Narmada, it is located just 6 km towards the north-west of the Narmadakund Temples. The waterfall is named after the sage Kapil Muni, who is believed to have meditated at this place. The waterfall stands tall at about a 100 ft tall and is surrounded by lush green environs. It is recommended to go during the monsoon season to truly marvel at the gushing force of the falls.

Situated on the top of a hill in Amarkantak, Trimukhi temple is known to be one of the oldest temples in India. Also known as 'Karna Mandir', after King Karnadeb Mahachandra, who built it and was constructed under the reign of the Kalachuris. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the universe as per Hindu mythology. The top of the temple is sculpted with the face of Lord Shiva. This shows the immense intricacies carved out by the Kalchuri craftsmen. It is in close proximity to other attractions like Dudh Dhara Falls, Sonmuda, Kabir Chabutra, Mai ki Bagiya and Bhrugu Ka Mandal are some of the other places of tourist interest near the Trimukhi temple.

Shri Jwaleshwar Mahadev is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the Gods of the Hindu triumvirate. It is situated 10 kms away from the town of Amarkantak and towards the north-east of the Narmada Temple. The legend behind the formation of this temple states that when Lord Shiva killed the selfish demon Tripurasura into three pieces, one of the three parts fell near the Narmadakund, which later on turned into the seat of Lord Shiva. This temple houses a black Shiva lingam which is known as Jwaleshwar Mahadev. Another piece of trivia is that Lord Shiva and Parvati lived here because of the resplendence of the place.

Translated to Mother's Garden (in English), Mai ki Bagiya is a natural grove of trees dedicated to the Goddess Narmada, and is situated around 5 km from Narmadakund and covers the surrounding forests. In this garden there are mango trees, banana trees and other fruit trees along with Gulbakavli, roses and other flowering plants. The temple regularly attracts pilgrims and pilgrims that walk along the length of the Narmada river in an act known as Parikrama are known to spend a night .

The Ancient Temples of Kalachuri Period were constructed under the supervision of Kalachuri Maharaja Karnadeva (1042 - 1072 AD). They reflect the sheer brilliance of the Kalachuri architecture that is also to be seen in temples like the Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple and the Machhendranath Temple. The temples are currently under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and are located just behind the Narmada temple in Amarkantak and the temple complex is one of the region's most popular tourist destinations.

- Located within the Narmadakund temple complex, the inception point of Narmada river it is understood that the world's biggest ashtadhatu Jain idol of one of the Jain Tirthankaras - Bhagawan Adinatha is going to be housed in this new temple. The construction of this temple is a mega project with over INR20 Crore being spent on constructing the temple over an area of 4 acres. The project is still ongoing.

Sonemuda marks the point of origin of the Son River and is situated 1.5 km away from Narmadakund. The Son River plunges down hundreds of feet from the Maikal Mountain making for a very picturesque view. The Son river owes its name to the Aryan scholars who called it so because of the gold(translates to Son in Hindi) dust that is found in this river.

Located 5 km from Amarkantak, on the way to Bilaspur, Kabir Chabutra is believed by many to be the place that Saint Kabir achieved enlightenment and deliverance. It has since become a revered site for pilgrims from around the world. Kabir Chabutra is also hugely important for pilgrims as it is known to be the site where Saint Kabir and Lord Guru Nanak met and pondered on how to lead better lives. The chabutra is a small water body, where every morning between 9 am and 10 am, tourists can see white smoke screen spreading over the water. The site is defined by a large banyan tree which is believed to be where Saint Kabir would practice his meditations and also includes a small hut where it was believed that he resided. Located a short distance away from Kabir Chabutra is trekking trail that is quite popular amongst locals and tourists alike as well.