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Seoni is famous amongst tourists for its green and beautiful surroundings, which have been flourishing for centuries in the form of forests, gardens and green vegetation. The forest region around Seoni is one of the richest parts of Madhya Pradesh. Famous for Pench Tiger Reserve, this beautiful destination is an amazing weekend getaway from Bhopal due to its richness in natural beauty and wildlife.
Who wouldn't love to escape the regular city life and explore the rich corners of nature? If you are one amongst these explorers or nature lovers, then you must plan a trip from Bhopal to Seoni to witness its magnificence and brilliance. Read on to know more about how to reach Seoni, its places of interest and how it is related to The Jungle Book.
Best Time To Visit Seoni
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Due to the presence of Pench National Park in its vicinity, the region in and around Seoni is pleasant most of the time in a year. However, during the months of May and June, the temperature is above mean level. Hence, it is mostly visited only from September until the end of April, when climatic conditions are optimum, letting you explore its surroundings comfortably.
How To Reach Seoni From Bhopal
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By Air: Nagpur airport is the nearest airport from Seoni. You can catch a flight to Nagpur airport and then from there you can take a cab to Seoni, which is located at a distance of about 150 km.
By Rail: There are no direct trains available from Bhopal to Seoni. However, you can catch a train from Bhopal to Chhindwara and then from there you can hire a cab to Seoni. Chhindwara is located at about 70 km from Seoni.
By Road: Seoni is located at around 350 km from Bhopal and hence, it can easily be accessed by road.
Route 1: Bhopal - Raisen - Narsinghpur - Seoni
Route 2: Bhopal - Betul - Hoshangabad - Seoni
Route 1 is the fastest and hence, you can reach your destination within 8 hours through this route. On your way to Seoni from Bhopal you can also explore the beauties of Raisen and Narsinghpur.
Raisen
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The major reason why you should take a break at Raisen is its beautiful and monumental fort, which stands strong atop a hill. The core settlement of the town is located at the base of this hill. Once a part of Bhopal Princely State, Raisen is a tourist spot in Madhya Pradesh today.
Built on a sandstone hill, the beautiful architecture and the splendid beauty of Raisen Fort is something no traveller would love to miss. Apart from visiting Raisen Fort, you can also explore its hilly regions and green surroundings. Raisen is settled 90 km from Bhopal and 260 km from Seoni.
Narsinghpur
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Narsinghpur is another en route destination where you can take a break if you desire to witness the beauty of Lord Shiva and Lord Narasimha temples. As per records, Narsinghpur is an ancient settlement, which has been in existence since the 2nd century. Hence, you can also find a few small archaeological sites in the region.
However, the town is popular amongst locals for its beautiful temples and other places of interest, such as Brahman Ghat and Tone Ghat. The prominent places to visit here include Narsimha Mandir and Damru Ghati. Narsinghpur is located at a distance of around 225 km from Bhopal and 125 km from Seoni.
Final Destination – Seoni
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Famous for Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni is one of the beautiful places in and around the region. Hence, it inspired author Rudyard Kipling to pen down the ideas of his world-famous novel, The Jungle Book.
It is here on the lands of Seoni, where he framed the characters of Mowgli, Bagheera and several others after witnessing the sheer beauty of its green surroundings and rich environment. Isn't it an inspiring place? So, why stay behind and refrain from planning a trip to Seoni? Following are the must-visit places here.
Pench Tiger Reserve
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Pench Tiger Reserve is the most visited and most popular place in the Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh. You shouldn't miss out on this beautiful stoppage, where you can easily spot tigers and capture their beauty. Pench Tiger Reserve is the part of Pench National Park and hence, it is one of the greenest areas in the region. What do you think of a tiger safari here?
Amodagarh
Another tourist spot, Amodagarh is a part of Pench National Park today and is believed to be the work place of Mowgli, the famous character of The Jungle Book. You can also spot the remnants of ancient palaces which were built in the Seoni region by its rulers.
Bheemgarh Dam
How about witnessing the beauty of water as it is poured dow the channels in a copious quantity? Bheemgarh Dam is an amazing place for photography. The presence of milky water with a blue backdrop of the sky and the green surroundings makes its one of the most photgenic places in the region.
Other Places Of Interest
Several other places in and around Seoni which might interest you include Matghoghra Dam, Guru Rataneshwar Dham, where world's largest sphatik Shivling is placed and Matradham, which houses a Shiv temple built by Hindu guru Shankaracharya. So, these are the places which you can visit while in and around Seoni. Get yourself to Seoni and capture its captivating beauty.
