Places to visit in Kabirdham
4 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Bhoramdeo 1
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Bhoramdeo Temple Two sources
Stone temple of the 11th century (1089 AD per Wikipedia) with carved sculpture, called the "Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh"; the Madwa Mahal (1349) and Chherki Mahal shrines are nearby.
Inside: Madwa Mahal, Chherki Mahal
Forest 1
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Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary Two sources
Sanctuary notified in 2001 (Wikipedia).
In depth: Bhoramdeo Temple
Bhoramdeo, near Kawardha, is an 11th-century stone temple covered in carved figures, often called the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh. Two smaller shrines nearby, Madwa Mahal and Chherki Mahal, complete the group. Pair it with the Bhoramdeo forest.
At a glance
- Type
- Hindu temple complex Two sources
- Date
- 11th century; completion 1089 AD (Wikipedia) Two sources
- Nickname
- "Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh" (Wikipedia; Outlook Traveller) Two sources
- Distance
- About 18 km north-west of Kawardha (Wikipedia) Two sources
- Time needed
- Half a day
History and significance
- Builders
- Credited to the Naga rulers of the area; sources disagree on the details (Wikipedia). Two sources
What to see
- Main temple
- Carved exterior.
- Madwa Mahal
- 1349 Shiva shrine.
- Chherki Mahal
- Smaller shrine.
Visiting
- Timings and fees
- Not published on the pages checked. Not yet verified
- Sawan
- Kanwariyas visit in Shravan; the Chief Minister greeted them in July 2025 (The Week). Two sources
Festivals
- Shravan
- Kanwar pilgrims (The Week, July 2025). Two sources
Visitor guidelines
- Dress modestly; remove footwear.
- Do not touch carvings.
How to reach Bhoramdeo Temple
- By road
- About 18 km from Kawardha (Wikipedia). Two sources
- By air
- Raipur (RPR).
- By train
- Nearest station to confirm. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:47 | 17:41 | Good: cool |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:38 | 18:02 | Good |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:16 | 18:15 | Warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:47 | 18:25 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:26 | 18:37 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:21 | 18:50 | Monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:30 | 18:52 | Monsoon; falls in full flow |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:43 | 18:38 | Monsoon; falls in full flow |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:52 | 18:10 | Falls at their best |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:01 | 17:41 | Good; Bastar Dussehra |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:17 | 17:23 | Best: clear, cool |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:37 | 17:24 | Cool |
Suggested plans
- Half day
- Bhoramdeo, Madwa Mahal and Chherki Mahal from Kawardha.
How to reach Kabirdham
- By train
- Nearest station to confirm.
- By air
- Raipur (RPR).
- By road
- State highways (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Kawardha
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Kabirdham
- Best time
- October to March.
- Climate
- Hot summers, monsoon, mild winters.
Dates to plan around in Chhattisgarh
- Bastar Dussehra — Jagdalpur, Bastar: About 75 days; 2026 Muria Darbar on 23 October with the President (UNI)
- Makar Sankranti fair — Tatapani, Balrampur: Mid-January (district portal)
- Rajim Kumbh (Punni) Mela — Rajim, Gariaband: Magh Purnima to Mahashivratri; 2027 dates to confirm
- Mahashivratri fair — Amritdhara falls, MCB: Annual since 1936 (Wikipedia)
- Chaitra Navratri — Kudargarh, Surajpur; Ratanpur; Dongargarh: March-April (Surajpur portal)
- Jashpur Jamboree — Jashpur: Annual; 2026-27 dates to confirm (Utsav portal)
Where to stay in Kabirdham
No stays have been verified for Kabirdham yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Kabirdham
What is Kabirdham known for?
The carved 11th-century temple of Bhoramdeo and its forest sanctuary.
What is the one place not to miss in Kabirdham?
Bhoramdeo Temple. Stone temple of the 11th century (1089 AD per Wikipedia) with carved sculpture, called the "Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh"; the Madwa Mahal (1349) and Chherki Mahal shrines are nearby.
Which is the nearest railway station to Kabirdham?
Nearest station to confirm.
Which is the nearest airport to Kabirdham?
Raipur (RPR).
When is the best time to visit Kabirdham?
October to March.
How many places are there to visit in Kabirdham?
Our guide lists 4 places in Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, across bhoramdeo, forest.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, Mungeli — Teak and bamboo forest of about 553 sq km in the Satpura region: sanctuary 1975, biosphere 2007, tiger reserve 2009; tigers, leopards, gaur, bears and 200+ bird species (district portal).