Mukundpur Zoo, Rewa

Venkat Bhavan is one of the matchless places to visit in Rewa, which is famous for its unique Saracenic style of architecture. This masterpiece was built by Maharaja Venkatraman Singh, and the construction was completed in the year 1907. The purpose of building this Bhavan was to provide employment to people during the famine period of 1894. On your visit to this temple, look out for the stunning carvings of Lord Shiva and Parvati on the walls and the secret tunnel that once used to serve the Kings during wars. The temple has a total of twelve doors in the outer wall and the property is maintained and looked after by Madhya Pradesh State Archeology Department. It now serves as a heritage hotel like few of the other forts in Rewa.Timing: Sunrise to sunset.Entry Fee: Free of cost.Location: Narendra Nagar, Amaiya Colony, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh 486001, India.Suggested time required: 20 to 30 minutes.Distance from Rewa Bus Stand: Around 4 KM.To experience more matchless places, visit the lesser known places of Madhya Pradesh which is yet to discover tourist's limelight.

There is an interesting story behind the construction of the most prominent fort of Rewa. According to the folklore, construction of the fort was first started by Salim Shah, the son of Sher Shah Suri but was left incomplete. Later on, when Maharaja Vikramaditya arrived Rewa, he decided to take up the work of completing the construction of Rewa fort.It was finally finished by him and King Bhav Singh Ju Deo installed the Mahamrityunjaya Temple inside the fort. Out of all the primitive forts of Madhya Pradesh, Rewa fort is the finest architecture you will notice on your visit. The main highlight of this Fort’s glory today is that it provides accommodation to the visitors at a very cost-effective price.Timing: 10 AM to 7 PM on all days of the week except Mondays and Saturdays.Entry Fee: Free of cost.Location: Uprahti, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh 486001Suggested time required: An hour and a half.Distance from Rewa Bus Stand: Around 6 KM.

Rani Talab Meyer is one of the significant places to visit in Madhya Pradesh for being one of the oldest water wells in the town. The well water caters to various purposes ranging from irrigation, cultivation, fisheries and household chores. This revered water reservoir is considered holy as it nestled in the southern part of the city quite close to the temple of Goddess Kali on the west end of it.This man-made lake is flocked with devotees during auspicious occasions especially during the sunrise and sunset hours. Temples situated by the bank like Bhairava and Kali temples can be reached by boat.Timing: 24 hours; always better to go between sunrise and sunset hours.Entry Fee: Free of cost.Location: Near Goddess Kali Temple, Rewa, IndiaSuggested time required: 1 to 2 hours.Distance from Rewa Bus Stand: Around 5 KM.

Falling from a height of 70 meters, Purwa fall is a sight for the sore eyes. Another classic example of a Knickpoint is sure to interest the geography enthusiasts. Purwa falls is also descent off the Rewa plateau and the water is sourced from Tamsa or Tons river.There are stories associated with this fall in the Hindu epic Ramayana which is a wonderful picnic spot today. It is one of the top five waterfalls in Rewa district and a must-visit place for everyone to admire the unique topography.Timing: 24 hours.Entry Fee: Free of cost.Location: Near Basaman Mama Semariya Road, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh,Suggested time required: An hour.Distance from Rewa Bus Stand: Around 33 KM.For more such family outings and picnic spots here are some of the national parks of Madhya Pradesh with a scenic view.

The land of Madhya Pradesh is exceptionally blessed with the densest population of tigers in India. Mukundpur Zoo is one such destination where you can find a diverse range of big cats, like Bengal Tigers, Lions, Panthers and the most treasured white Tigers which makes this zoo adds to the range of exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh. The dense forest in Mukundpur serves as a suitable habitat for these big cats and visitors are mostly taken on a safari ride famous as “White Tiger safari.” A thrilling safari into the green oasis of Mukundpur Zoo can be an ultimate fun for the wildlife enthusiasts.Timing: Morning 9 AM to 4:30 PM on all days of the week except Wednesdays.Entry Fee: Zoo entry tickets cost INR 10 per person, however, safaris can be availed at a higher prize for group and family tours.Location: Mukundpur Forest Govindgarh | Mand, Mukundpur Forest, Rewa 486001, IndiaSuggested time required: 2 to 3 hours at least.Distance from Rewa Bus Stand: Approximately 15.5 KM.

Bow down to the 24th highest waterfall in India, Keoti fall is undoubtedly one of the best waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh created by nature for a breathtaking experience. River Mahana is a tributary of river Tons and Keoti fall is the drop of River Mahana from Rewa Plateau. Cascading from a height of 130 meters, you can even freeze the alluring drop in your camera lenses.Famous as a segmented type of fall with a single drop and is noted as the 24th highest waterfall in India. It is one of the first places to visit in Rewa for nature lovers. Look for the segmented slopes which entirely is known as Knick point or nick.Timing: 24 hours.Entry Fee: Free of cost.Location: Keoti Falls, Sirmour Road, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.Suggested time required: 2 to 3 hours.Distance from Rewa Bus Stand: Around 37 KM.