Ambedkar Jayanti: Here’s what you are missing if you haven’t yet visited Mhow in MP

Resham SengarResham Sengar/Times Travel Editor/TRAVEL NEWS, INDIA/ Updated : Apr 14, 2018, 09:55 IST

Ambedkar Jayanti: Here’s what you are missing if you haven’t yet visited Mhow in MP

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On the 127th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, President Ram Nath Kovind will be visiting Mhow, the birthplace of the social reformer, to pay his respects. Anyone having a keen eye for beauty and a strong sense of discernment, would not overlook delving further into travel prospects that Mhow offers. Mhow, an abbreviated name for “Military headquarters of war”, is a piece of heaven though it has long remained oblivious on the travellers’ map.

While, many people go to far-flung places for a vacation, but Mhow, located right in the heart of India, will give you ample opportunities to eat, pray, love and play to the heart’s content. Now, the next obvious questions are: where to go? What to do? How to reach? Here’s what we found –

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Patalpani waterfall

Patalpani has been named so because of the local belief that there is a pit (kund) located at the bottom of the waterfall which lies as deep as the netherworld (patal). Picnickers and trekkers often swarm this 300-ft long waterfall. Patalpani has a railhead of its own, close to Mhow, and the route is a delight for the adventure-loving travellers. Since, it is gullible to flash-floods in the monsoon season, it is best visited between September and April.

Jaam Darwaza

The drive all the way to Jaam Darwaza or Jaam Gate is so scenic that it prepares the tourists for the wealth of visual treats that await at the spot. Jaam Darwaza is an old watch-gate where the clouds pass through the people standing close to it. From here, the farms, tiny villages, the lush green hillocks and the water bodies are well visible. The most appealing aspect of this place is the waterfall and the intense peace pervading the air.

Kala Kund

Close to Mhow is the beautiful hamlet of Kala Kund. It has been named for its mystical topography that gives it an appearance of a reservoir (kund) placed in the middle of towering mountains. When the backdrop of mountains is lit by light or lightening, the village resembles a fire-lit kund. The river Choral flows through this village which has less than 100 homes and almost nil guest houses. The sweetmeat Kalakand sold by Dubeyji, a local vendor, at the railhead is one of the best souvenirs tourists can take home.

Wanchoo Point

Ambedkar Jayanti: Here’s what you are missing if you haven’t yet visited Mhow in MP

Ambedkar Jayanti: Here’s what you are missing if you haven’t yet visited Mhow in MP

This is the high point of Mhow, quite literally. Amidst the forested region near Mhow, Wanchoo Point lies on top of the hills where the Narmada River flows from Jalud to Indore. Visitors take delight in spending the day picnicking and beholding the awe-inspiring sunrise and sunset at this spot.

Janapav hill

The locals regard Janapav Hill, located in a village called Kuti, as the ancient site where the sage Jamadagni, the sire of Lord Parshurama, dwelt eons ago. There is a temple and ashram dedicated to the sage where a religious fair is held annually on the holy day of Kartik Poornima. People from wide-ranging areas come to offer their respects at this site. Kuti lies about 15 kilometres from Mhow.

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Now, all you need to know about how to reach Mhow:

By Road

Buses regularly ply to and fro Mhow and other major cities in India.

By Air

There are no regular flights from other cities in India to Mhow. The nearest airport is Indore Airport, and Mhow-bound travellers have to hire a taxi to reach their destination.

By Rail

Mhow is well-linked to other major cities of India through regular train service.